Indonesia’s House Speaker Demands Action on Kalimantan Wildfire Haze

**JAKARTA** – Speaker of Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) Puan Maharani announced she will coordinate with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to address the worsening wildfire haze in Kalimantan. Maharani stated that the toxic smoke, which has blanketed parts of the island, requires a diplomatic response due to its cross-border impact. She emphasized the need for the government to take concrete steps to mitigate the environmental crisis. The haze, caused by extensive forest and land fires, has led to hazardous air quality levels in several regions. The Speaker’s move signals growing political pressure on the executive branch to resolve the recurring issue, which also affects neighboring countries.