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TSH Resources identifies 274 fire hotspots across plantation estate
The Malaysian palm oil producer has disclosed the discovery of hundreds of active fire spots within its concession boundaries following regulatory queries from Singapore Exchange. The company attributed most of the fires to community settlements located outside its directly-managed zones.
LSN Singapore ·
TSH Resources Berhad has reported identifying 274 hotspots across its plantation estate in response to questions raised by the Singapore Exchange regarding regional haze conditions. The disclosure comes as transboundary air pollution remains a persistent concern for Singapore and other neighbouring countries during high-risk fire seasons.
According to the company's statement, the majority of these fire locations were situated in community enclaves within the broader estate boundaries rather than in areas under the direct operational control of TSH Resources. This distinction places responsibility for fire management on other parties, though the company's estate encompasses these settlements.
The identification and reporting of hotspots represents part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency around fire-related activities across major plantation concessions in the region. SGX's inquiry underscores investor and regulatory focus on environmental and sustainability practices among regional plantation operators.
TSH Resources' response highlights the complex challenges surrounding fire management across large concession areas in Southeast Asia, where multiple stakeholders—including indigenous communities, smallholders, and corporate operators—occupy overlapping land zones. The company's findings suggest that addressing regional haze requires coordinated action extending beyond individual plantation management boundaries.