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Malaysia awaits Indonesia's response on haze operation as talks continue, says government spokesperson
Indonesia has welcomed regional help as 7,555 hotspots and 196 fire spots keep burning across six priority provinces, officials said.
- Hazardous haze from Indonesian forest fires has blanketed Malaysia and Singapore, with Singapore's Pollutant Standards Index reaching 192 on October 9, approaching the very unhealthy threshold of 201.
- The National Disaster Mitigation Agency recorded 7,555 hotspots across six priority provinces on October 9, with Central Kalimantan documenting 3,511 hotspots; thick smoke reduced visibility to 0.1 kilometers in West Kalimantan.
- Forestry Ministry spokesman Ristianto Pribadi confirmed on Saturday that Indonesia appreciates offers from Malaysia and Singapore, with Malaysia proposing to deploy a Bombardier CL-415MP aircraft, three helicopters, and 52 personnel.
- Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said Saturday that Malaysia is awaiting official diplomatic confirmation through Wisma Putra regarding deployment arrangements, though Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto previously agreed to take necessary measures.
- Foreign Affairs Minister Arrmanatha Nasir explained on Saturday that Indonesia is coordinating international assistance through its foreign ministry, with regional leaders hoping rain forecast for late October will help extinguish the fires.
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Malaysia awaits Indonesia's response on haze operation as talks continue, says government spokesperson
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia is still awaiting a response through official diplomatic channels on arrangements for its offer of firefighting assistance to Indonesia, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.Fahmi, who is also the government spokesperson, said discussions had taken place directly between the countries' leaders and expressed hope that their good relations would allow follow-up action."I believe that the...
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