Borneo.
third largest island in the world by area, located in south-east Asia
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Both islands, Sumatra and Borneo, are currently experiencing drought conditions.Some support1 report
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Paul Blelock Samuel died while climbing in Peru; his trek involved Borneo, and his estate dispute is now before the High Court in London.Some support1 report
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Indigenous land rights issues arise as Singaporean companies invest in resources within East Kalimantan, a district of West Kutai, Indonesia.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Pratt & Whitney Canada is providing MRO services for AirBorneo Airways, utilizing a facility in Singapore.Some support1 report
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El Nino intensified wildfires in Indonesia, leading to international aid from Malaysia and Japan in Borneo.Some support8 reports1 development inside
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The government of Indonesia, including the House of Representatives, is considering new environmental laws to address the severe fire season affecting Sumatra and Borneo.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Fires are contained in the country's territory of Indonesia, affecting Sumatra and Borneo.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
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Indonesia's government is managing severe wildfire season and fires on the island of Borneo.Well supported20 reports3 developments inside
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Oil palm grows in Sumatra and Borneo, facing scrutiny from the EU Deforestation Regulation, which requires proof of non-deforestation via satellite data.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Rainforest clearing for palm-oil plantations is causing habitat loss for orangutans in Sumatra and Borneo.Some support1 report
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El Niño is turbocharging drought and fire in West Kalimantan, threatening local orangutan populations.Some support3 reports
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A ferry capsized in the Java Sea, south of Borneo, prompting salvage efforts by the Indonesian Navy.Some support1 report
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The new event is part of a larger economic discussion involving the regions of Sabah and Borneo.Some support1 report7 developments inside
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Money laundering begins in Borneo.Some support1 report
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The event details the corporate involvement of major companies (Wilmar, Unilever, Cargill) in the RSPO initiative amidst ongoing deforestation in Sumatra and Borneo.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
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Air pollution affects the island of Borneo and the island of Sumatra, stemming from the broader issues of deforestation and corporate land use.Some support1 report
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Kratom strains are reported to be popular in the Canadian market.Some support1 report
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Aid deployment begins for fires in Borneo, utilizing Chinook helicopters and crew to assist affected provinces.Some support2 reports
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Peatlands are being drained for oil palm plantations, leading to uncontrolled fires, smoke spread, and health advisories across the region.Well supported5 reports
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Wildfires raged on Borneo island, spewing putrid haze that spread across the region.Some support7 reports
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Orangutans are native to both Sumatra and Borneo.Some support5 reports
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Research into diamond provenance suggests that stones found in France may have originated from various locations, including Borneo, Brazil, and India.Some support3 reports
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Orangutans are trafficked from Borneo to Cambodia, while poaching remains a major criminal industry threatening wildlife in Africa.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The article reports on haze from Indonesian forest fires in Borneo and international police exchanges concerning art theft.Some support1 report
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Ketapang is a district located within West Kalimantan province on the island of Borneo.Some support1 report
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Hotspots in Western Borneo cause haze affecting Brunei.Some support1 report
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Political corruption extends from the capital city into the island of Borneo.Some support1 report
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Local councils in Borneo are being urged to innovate and meet international standards.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Gurkhas fought alongside British forces in Malaya and Borneo, while an MP pressed the government regarding pension rights.Some support1 report
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Habitat loss and fragmentation due to development is occurring in Borneo.Some support1 report
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U.S. policy is driving strategic commitments in the Indo-Pacific, with island chains extending toward strategic points like Borneo.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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The Philippines and Japan have formed and defined a new island chain.Some support2 reports
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Important clouded leopard populations are found in both Meghalaya and Borneo.Some support1 report
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A book featuring shortlisted items from Malaysian Borneo is being compiled.Some support2 reports
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The Australian Army deployed units to Borneo in 2023.Some support1 report
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Sabah is a state within Malaysia, situated on Borneo, and its forests play a role in regulating global climate systems.Well supported4 reports1 development inside
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A new regional airline is operating out of Borneo, utilizing leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft.Some support1 report
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Ai-CHA is utilizing TikTok and Instagram platforms, with Borneo serving as a key pillar of its growth strategy.Some support1 report
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Sarawak is aiming to transform into a low-carbon state, proposing electric buses for Miri and maintaining good relations with China.Some support1 report
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A study led by researchers from the University of Exeter and Cardiff University was conducted in Malaysian Borneo.Some support2 reports
Gone quiet
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Trump visited Beijing amid escalating US-China tensions, territorial claims in Borneo, and MSA vessels near Taiwan's waters.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Tawau is a location that is situated within the state of Sabah, which is part of the island of Borneo.Some support1 report
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Marriott International has a resort in Borneo, and a contract renewal involving Benjamin Wolff was reported. Separately, Malaysian students participated in a drone competition in Hong Kong.Some support1 report
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Around Borneo this week
News at the entities that move Borneo most-
Indonesia StructuralIndonesia is purchasing 48 Kaan fighter jets, discussing bilateral ties and expanding cooperation in trade and defense sectors.Moves Borneo
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El Nino OperationalEl Niño patterns are affecting regional weather, specifically impacting storm development near Bermuda.Moves Borneo
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Nusantara StructuralCultural performances are underway in the context of the Nusantara capital project, focusing on national identity and Soekarno's legacy.Moves Borneo
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Java OperationalBird species typically found in Java.Moves Borneo
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El Niño OperationalClimate patterns are causing severe rainfall deficits in Negros.Moves Borneo
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Beijing Shared contextA Congressional Delegation condemned Beijing's new law regarding ethnic minorities.Moves Borneo
Connections
The 40 strongest of 66, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Kalimantan Shared context
Kalimantan is geographically situated within the larger island of Borneo.
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Indonesia Structural
Indonesia exercises sovereign jurisdiction over Borneo, managing environmental issues like fires and haze.
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Java Operational
Ferry services and supply exchanges maintain an ongoing operational link between Java and Borneo.
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El Nino Operational
El Nino causes adverse climate impacts, such as drought and wildfires, in Borneo.
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Malaysia Structural
Borneo is structurally part of Malaysia (via Sarawak state) and shares operational environmental issues like haze and wildfires.
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Kuala Lumpur Operational
Smog generated by fires in Borneo actively impacts the air quality and health of Kuala Lumpur.
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Singapore Structural
Haze and smog originating from fires in Borneo affect the air quality and health of Singapore.
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Nusantara Structural
Nusantara, the planned new capital city, is being constructed on the territory of Borneo.
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El Niño Operational
El Niño influences unusually dry and hot conditions in Borneo.
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Philippines Shared context
Borneo's wildfires generate haze that drifts across the border, impacting the Philippines.
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Australian Army Transactional
The Australian Army deployed units to Borneo to contribute to historical military campaigns.
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Sumatra Shared context
Both islands share critical environmental challenges, including widespread fires, haze, oil palm cultivation, and drought.
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Manila Shared context
Smog from fires in Borneo spills across borders, affecting the regional context of Manila.
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Pratt & Whitney Canada Transactional
Pratt & Whitney Canada provides Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services for operations conducted in Borneo.
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Beijing Shared context
The political claims originating from the entity centered in Beijing are being asserted regarding the territory of Borneo.
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Surabaya Transactional
A ferry was observed traveling from Surabaya to Borneo.
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NOAA Shared context
NOAA's operational area includes global climate patterns that affect the region of Borneo.
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University of Exeter Shared context
The research activities of the University of Exeter were situated within the geographical context of Malaysian Borneo.
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Banjarmasin Shared context
Banjarmasin functions as the command center for maritime rescue operations within the larger geographic context of Borneo.
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Sarawak Shared context
Sarawak is a region geographically located within the larger island entity of Borneo.
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Sabah Shared context
Sabah is an administrative region situated geographically on the island of Borneo.
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Andri Shared context
Andri is engaged in fire fighting activities within the geographic boundaries of Borneo.
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Central Kalimantan Shared context
Central Kalimantan is a province geographically located within the island of Borneo.
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West Kalimantan Shared context
West Kalimantan is a province geographically situated within the island of Borneo.
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Cambodia Transactional
Orangutans are trafficked from Borneo to Cambodia.
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Randa Abdel-Fattah Shared context
Randa Abdel-Fattah's professional work involves featuring and discussing books originating from the region of Borneo.
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Boston University Mentioned together
Boston University is linked to Borneo through research focused on orangutans native to the region.
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Abang Johari Shared context
The relationship is defined by the shared goal of transforming the region into a low-carbon state.
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Brunei Shared context
Borneo is the larger geographical region that contains the political entity of Brunei.
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International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry Shared context
IUPAC utilizes Borneo as a co-location for its congresses, including the current one.
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Mukah Shared context
Mukah is situated in the broader geographical region of Borneo, which is currently experiencing air quality issues.
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TikTok Shared context
Borneo serves as a potential geographical context for the digital activities taking place on the TikTok platform, mediated by a third entity (Ai-CHA).
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House of Representatives Mentioned together
The House of Representatives is discussing issues related to the fire season in Borneo.
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British Army Shared context
British Army forces were historically involved in military operations within Borneo.
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Sim Kui Hian Shared context
Sim Kui Hian operates within the geographical and regulatory context of Borneo.
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Cardiff University Shared context
Cardiff University conducted a study in the region of Malaysian Borneo.
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foundation Shared context
Foundation operates within the geographical region of Borneo.
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Samarinda Shared context
Samarinda is geographically located on the island of Borneo.
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Jakarta Shared context
Jakarta is cited as the origin point for political corruption observed extending to the island of Borneo.
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Anwar Ibrahim Shared context
The relationship is contextually linked to the region of Borneo, which is relevant to the individual's political life.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
19 events- Both islands, Sumatra and Borneo, are currently experiencing drought conditions.
- Paul Blelock Samuel died while climbing in Peru; his trek involved Borneo, and his estate dispute is now before the High Court in London.
- Pratt & Whitney Canada is providing MRO services for AirBorneo Airways, utilizing a facility in Singapore.
- El Nino intensified wildfires in Indonesia, leading to international aid from Malaysia and Japan in Borneo.
- The government of Indonesia, including the House of Representatives, is considering new environmental laws to address the severe fire season affecting Sumatra and Borneo.
- Fires are contained in the country's territory of Indonesia, affecting Sumatra and Borneo.
- Rainforest clearing for palm-oil plantations is causing habitat loss for orangutans in Sumatra and Borneo.
- El Niño is turbocharging drought and fire in West Kalimantan, threatening local orangutan populations.
- A ferry capsized in the Java Sea, south of Borneo, prompting salvage efforts by the Indonesian Navy.
- Money laundering begins in Borneo.
- Air pollution affects the island of Borneo and the island of Sumatra, stemming from the broader issues of deforestation and corporate land use.
- Kratom strains are reported to be popular in the Canadian market.
- Aid deployment begins for fires in Borneo, utilizing Chinook helicopters and crew to assist affected provinces.
- Peatlands are being drained for oil palm plantations, leading to uncontrolled fires, smoke spread, and health advisories across the region.
- Wildfires raged on Borneo island, spewing putrid haze that spread across the region.
- Orangutans are native to both Sumatra and Borneo.
- Research into diamond provenance suggests that stones found in France may have originated from various locations, including Borneo, Brazil, and India.
- The article reports on haze from Indonesian forest fires in Borneo and international police exchanges concerning art theft.
- Ketapang is a district located within West Kalimantan province on the island of Borneo.
August 2026
10 events- Indonesia's government is managing severe wildfire season and fires on the island of Borneo.
- Hotspots in Western Borneo cause haze affecting Brunei.
- Political corruption extends from the capital city into the island of Borneo.
- Local councils in Borneo are being urged to innovate and meet international standards.
- Gurkhas fought alongside British forces in Malaya and Borneo, while an MP pressed the government regarding pension rights.
- Habitat loss and fragmentation due to development is occurring in Borneo.
- U.S. policy is driving strategic commitments in the Indo-Pacific, with island chains extending toward strategic points like Borneo.
- The Philippines and Japan have formed and defined a new island chain.
- Important clouded leopard populations are found in both Meghalaya and Borneo.
- The Australian Army deployed units to Borneo in 2023.
July 2026
7 events- Indigenous land rights issues arise as Singaporean companies invest in resources within East Kalimantan, a district of West Kutai, Indonesia.
- A book featuring shortlisted items from Malaysian Borneo is being compiled.
- Sabah is a state within Malaysia, situated on Borneo, and its forests play a role in regulating global climate systems.
- A new regional airline is operating out of Borneo, utilizing leased Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
- Ai-CHA is utilizing TikTok and Instagram platforms, with Borneo serving as a key pillar of its growth strategy.
- Sarawak is aiming to transform into a low-carbon state, proposing electric buses for Miri and maintaining good relations with China.
- A study led by researchers from the University of Exeter and Cardiff University was conducted in Malaysian Borneo.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
7 events- Oil palm grows in Sumatra and Borneo, facing scrutiny from the EU Deforestation Regulation, which requires proof of non-deforestation via satellite data.
- The new event is part of a larger economic discussion involving the regions of Sabah and Borneo.
- The event details the corporate involvement of major companies (Wilmar, Unilever, Cargill) in the RSPO initiative amidst ongoing deforestation in Sumatra and Borneo.
- Orangutans are trafficked from Borneo to Cambodia, while poaching remains a major criminal industry threatening wildlife in Africa.
- Trump visited Beijing amid escalating US-China tensions, territorial claims in Borneo, and MSA vessels near Taiwan's waters.
- Tawau is a location that is situated within the state of Sabah, which is part of the island of Borneo.
- Marriott International has a resort in Borneo, and a contract renewal involving Benjamin Wolff was reported. Separately, Malaysian students participated in a drone competition in Hong Kong.