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Weather variability, volcanic activity, and delayed rainy-se

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Latest: Indonesia weather alerts issued for floods, landslides, and El Nino impacts

Weather conditions across Indonesia continue to show significant variability driven by multiple atmospheric phenomena. In late August, a strong El Nino drove dry conditions in South Sulawesi, contributing to 112 forest a

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Indonesia wildfire and disaster crisis expands through Oct 1

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Latest: Indonesia relocates eight endangered orangutans from Borneo fires

By mid-October 2026, Indonesia’s forest and land fire (karhutla) crisis continues to escalate due to El Niño-induced drought. While official figures state approximately 202,000 hectares have burned since January, non-gov

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Super El Niño ‘Godzilla’ intensifies, threatening global

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Latest: Super El Niño formation threatens global weather and commodity markets

The Super El Niño phenomenon, nicknamed ‘Godzilla’, continues to intensify. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) forecasts the event will remain ‘very strong’ through autumn and winter, with models suggesting a ne

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Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

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Latest: South Sumatra companies urged to bolster forest fire prevention

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by a strong El Niño, has caused severe environmental and public health damage. By late September, nearly 896,000 hectares had burned since January. The resulting toxic haze

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West Kalimantan forest fire litigation

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Latest: Indonesia faces lawsuit over gross negligence in wildfire and haze crisis

A coalition of civil society and indigenous groups, including the Alliance of Indigenous Peoples (AMAN) West Kalimantan, filed a class-action lawsuit in the Pontianak District Court regarding severe forest and land fires

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Malaysian tourism development and promotion

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Latest: Malaysia promotes diverse tourism through Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign

Malaysia is highlighting its diverse travel offerings, ranging from luxury accommodations to cultural heritage sites. Early reports focus on high-end resorts in Langkawi, such as The Datai Langkawi and Four Seasons Resor

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