Indonesia welcomes Malaysia aid to combat Kalimantan fires
Malaysia will deploy an aircraft, three helicopters, and 52 firefighting personnel to assist Indonesia in combating ...
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced that Malaysia will provide aid to combat the intense wildfires currently ravaging the country, reported Friday. Malaysia has pledged three helicopters, an aircraft, and 52 personnel to assist in extinguishing the blazes, according to Prabowo during a meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi in Jakarta.
The Indonesian official expressed gratitude for the support, stating he welcomes the assistance "with gratitude and pleasure." The helicopter fleet and firefighting teams are expected to arrive in Indonesia soon, though Prabowo did not disclose specific arrival details.
Indonesia is currently facing its most severe wildfires in 11 years, with Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni warning that the fires could persist until November. Beyond Indonesia, the transboundary haze has created unhealthy air quality conditions in neighboring Malaysia and Singapore. Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Hamidi has indicated he will raise the issue of providing aid during an official visit to Jakarta from September 17 to 20.
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