Environment news in Pengerang Integrated Complex Pengerang Johor

1. JAS monitors peat and landfill fires in Sarawak and Johor

   3 days ago Berita Harian Jalan Bypass Sebana Cove–Punggai, Kota Tinggi 6.6 km

   The Department of Environment is paying special attention to peat and landfill fires in Sarawak and Johor amid hot, dry weather. In Sarikei, the Selalang landfill fire covers 1.5 hectares with 67 per cent extinguished, while in Kota Tinggi peat fires cover 17 hectares and 10.12 hectares. JAS is monitoring air quality and urging the public against open burning.

2. 10.1-hectare peat fire in Kampung Sungai Buntu fully extinguished

   6 days ago Berita Harian Singapura Jalan Pintasan Sebana Cove-Punggai, Johor 6.6 km

   A 10.1-hectare peat forest fire in Kampung Sungai Buntu, Pengerang, Johor was fully extinguished on September 8. Firefighting operations at Bukit Pelali have reached 70 percent completion, with about five hectares remaining.

3. Peat fire at Sebana Cove, Pengerang expected to be extinguished in two days

   1 week ago Harian Metro Bypass Sebana Cove, Bukit Pelali, Pengerang, Kota Tinggi, Johor 8.2 km

   A peat fire at Bypass Sebana Cove in Bukit Pelali, Pengerang, Kota Tinggi is expected to be fully extinguished within two days. As of 4 pm, firefighters have managed to contain the blaze across 10 hectares of the 17 hectares that caught fire.

4. Over 10 hectares of peatland orchard on fire in Kampung Sungai Buntu

   1 week ago Harian Metro Kampung Sungai Buntu, Pengerang, Kota Tinggi, Johor 6.1 km

   A fire broke out at a peatland orchard spanning over 10 hectares in Kampung Sungai Buntu, Pengerang, Kota Tinggi today. Firefighters received the call at 1.13 pm and have extinguished 6.07 hectares so far, with operations ongoing.