MUAR: Two small explosions were detected during operations to extinguish a peatland fire at a plantation here. “Entering the eighth day of operations, a small explosion was detected in Sector D of the area. “Therefore, for the safety of personnel and the public, Sector D has been completely closed,” he said. “Firefighting operations are still ongoing in Sector A, while Sector D has been closed ­following a second explosion,” it said in a statement yesterday. On Jan 31, a peatland fire reportedly destroyed nearly 5,000 pineapple plants belonging to a farmer in Kampung Parit Haji Abd Aziz, Sungai Balang Besar, here.

Source: The Star February 09, 2026 04:57 UTC