Malaysia accounts for only 3pct of regional fire hotspots, says DoE
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KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia accounts for only 3 per cent of fire hotspots detected by satellite in southern Southeast Asia, with most recorded in Kalimantan and Sumatra, Indonesia.
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The Department of Environment (DoE) said fires in the country had been largely contained this year despite the strong El Nino.
DoE deputy director-general (development) Azuri Azizah Saedon said data from the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre showed Malaysia accounted for a small share of the hotspots detected in the sub-region.
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