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Singapore Summons Salim Group Parent Over Forest and Land Fires
Singapore authorities summoned Indofood Agri Resources, the parent company of Indonesian plantation firm Salim Ivomas Pratama, known as SIMP.
The summons relates to concerns about forest and land fires, which can cause haze to spread across borders.
Singapore is considering changes to its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act that could make companies’ failure to cooperate with investigations a criminal offence.
SIMP says it has not received an update from its parent about the matters raised by Indonesia’s stock exchange regulator.
The company says it follows a no-burning policy, monitors fire hotspots and works with communities and authorities on prevention and response.
SIMP’s plantations, mills and production are operating normally, with no material effect on its business reported.
The company says it cooperates with investigations, but no further outcome is given.
Singaporean authorities summoned Indofood Agri Resources Ltd, the indirect parent of Indonesian company PT Salim Ivomas Pratama Tbk, and the parent attended a meeting.
The case is linked to forest and land fires and Singapore’s planned amendment of its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act.
Salim Ivomas Pratama said it had not received further information from its parent about the matters raised by Indonesia’s stock exchange.
The company said it maintains a zero-burning policy and monitors fire hotspots around its plantations.
It said its plantation, factory and production operations continued normally, with no material impact on its business.
- Who
- Singaporean authorities summoned Indofood Agri Resources Ltd, the indirect parent of PT Salim Ivomas Pratama Tbk (SIMP).
- What
- The parent was summoned and attended a meeting concerning forest and land fires. The issue is linked to a planned amendment of Singapore’s Transboundary Haze Pollution Act.
- When
- SIMP’s statement was reported on Nov. 2, 2026; its management referred to the summons in a statement dated Nov. 3, 2026.
- Where
- Singapore. SIMP’s plantations and operations are in Indonesia.
- Why
- The matter concerns forest and land fires and Singapore’s planned amendment of its Transboundary Haze Pollution Act.
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Indofood Agri Resources Ltd received a summons from Singaporean authorities and attended a meeting.
CNBC Indonesia reported SIMP’s response to the issue.
SIMP management said the company had not received further information from its parent about matters raised by the Indonesian stock exchange.
- Summoned entity
- Indofood Agri Resources Ltd
- Indirect subsidiary
- PT Salim Ivomas Pratama Tbk (SIMP)
- Singapore law
- Transboundary Haze Pollution Act
- Company fire policy
- Zero burning
- Operational impact
- No material impact reported; plantation, factory and production operations continued normally
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What people are saying
Based on information in the media, one of the parties that received a summons from the authorities in Singapore and attended a meeting was the Company's indirect parent entity, Indofood Agri Resources Ltd.