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Table 2.2 Peat distribution in Malaysia ( adapted from Leete, 2006).

State Total peat (ha)

Johor 228,960

Negeri Sembilan 6,300

Selangor 194,300

Perak 107,500

Pahang 219,561

Terengganu 81,245

Kelantan 7,400

Sarawak 1,657,600

Sabah 86,000

Figure 2.2 Location of peat land in Indonesia and vicinity ( after Rieley, 1991).

Figure 2.3 Distribution of peat land in Hokkaido, Japan ( after Huat, 2004).