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Indonesia Will Not Declare Forest Fires a National Disaster for Now
Indonesia will not declare its prolonged forest and land fires a national disaster for now, saying it can still manage the crisis.
President Prabowo Subianto directed firefighting efforts toward Tanjung Puting National Park, Central Kalimantan, and South Sumatra.
Malaysia offered firefighting assistance amid concerns about haze affecting neighboring countries.
Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni warned that some areas may not receive rain until November or December and said action was being prepared against additional companies.
Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Dudung Abdurachman stated that the government is still capable of handling forest and land fires. Currently, efforts are focused on six provinces.
The government has not yet declared forest and land fires a national disaster. Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal, and Security Affairs Dudung Abdurachman stated that mitigation efforts are still feasible.