Bush Fires Reported in Bandar Penawar as Dry Conditions Raise Concerns

The Johor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) successfully extinguished approximately 120 hectares, or 80 percent, of the total 150 hectares of forest affected by fire in Punggai, Pengerang, Johor, Malaysia.
By Khairul Mohd. Ali

By: Robi Deslia Waldi

Johor, March 25, 2026 — A bush fire has been reported in the Bandar Penawar area, Kota Tinggi District, Johor, Malaysia, raising concerns over increasing fire risks amid ongoing dry and hot weather conditions.

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Protected Forest Fire in Batam Extinguished, Sparked by Trash Burning

Forest and land fires hit Tanjung Riau, Sekupang, Batam, on March 24, 2026

By : Robi Deslia Waldi

Batam, March 25, 2026 — A forest fire that struck a hilly area in Tanjung Riau, Sekupang District, Batam, has been successfully extinguished following intensive efforts by joint emergency teams. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by uncontrolled waste burning.

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