Indonesia’s President Orders Swift Crackdown on Forest Fires

Jakarta – Presidential Chief of Staff General (Ret.) Dudung Abdurachman stated that President Prabowo Subianto has issued a direct order for a swift and firm response to forest and land fires across the country. The instruction emphasizes immediate action and strict law enforcement against those responsible. Abdurachman confirmed that the President wants no delays in extinguishing blazes and holding violators accountable. The directive targets both prevention and rapid response, with authorities instructed to act decisively on the ground. This move comes as Indonesia faces recurring seasonal fire risks, often caused by land clearing for agriculture. The government’s new stance aims to curb environmental damage and reduce hazardous smoke haze affecting public health and regional air quality.