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FRI, 30 OCT · 88 ITEMS
"Investigations find family ties between Singapore palm oil firm and Borneo deforesters" — Mongabay · Humanitarian & Biosphere
An investigation by Mongabay and the ICIJ has revealed family links between Singapore-listed giant , owned by the billionaire Fangiono family, and companies involved in large-scale deforestation in . The connections suggest that First Resources may be indirectly benefiting from or involved in clearing rainforests for palm oil, despite its membership in the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil ().
The claim is based on a joint investigation by Mongabay and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), which used corporate records and land-use data. While no primary source—such as a statement from the company or regulators—is cited, the reporting is from reputable investigative outlets with a track record of deep-dive environmental reporting.
Published today (29 October 2026), this is genuinely new reporting.