Tag: Forest fires
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Indonesian president calls for stricter sanctions against forest fire perpetrators
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto suggested stiffening laws to classify such acts as “ecological terrorism”.
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‘We simply want to help people’: Indonesia army chief on why it is building thousands of bridges, wells
General Maruli Simanjuntak tells CNA in an exclusive interview why the building of bridges and digging of wells by the military is consistent with Indonesia’s defence philosophy.
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Indonesia steps up wildfire management efforts amid haze in Singapore and Malaysia
Indonesian authorities also said they are also closely monitoring wind direction, which has been affecting transboundary haze spreading to the wider region.
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Greece deploys high-tech tools to fight forest fires
In Greece, advanced technologies such as satellites, drones and robotic dogs are being deployed to detect wildfires earlier and improve emergency response.
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Prabowo orders disaster mitigation masterplan as Indonesia grapples with multiple crises
Indonesia is tackling several crises, including the aftermath of a deadly earthquake, heightened volcanic activity and persistent forest fires.
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Malaysia lifts emergency declaration in Sarawak district as fire haze eases, though air quality still poor
Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar gave his consent to end the state of emergency in Serian based on advice from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg.
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Wildfires spread near Indonesia’s new capital, prompting calls for action
The biggest of the fires in Nusantara was at a forest park at Bukit Suharto – or Suharto Hill – where around 300 hectares have burned.
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Malaysia declares state of emergency in Sarawak’s Serian after air pollutant index exceeds 500
Serian recorded an air pollutant index reading of 515 as of 5pm on Friday after haze there worsened overnight. Readings above 400 are classified as “very hazardous”.
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CNA Explains: Why Indonesia’s forest fires could get worse and what needs to change
September will be a crucial month, Indonesia’s forestry minister has cautioned, with experts saying the country may not have reached the peak of this year’s fire season yet.
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Indonesia closes 9 national parks temporarily following forest fires; prioritises firefighting in 6 provinces
Indonesia is battling fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra, with some areas in Borneo remaining blanketed by “hazardous” levels of haze.
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