DPM Zahid: Malaysia gets Indonesia’s green light to help battle Kalimantan fires behind haze

Indonesia has given Malaysia approval to assist in tackling forest and land fires in Kalimantan that have caused transboundary haze. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi met with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta, where he welcomed Malaysia's offer to help.

According to New Straits Times, Malaysia's offer includes a Bombardier CL-415MP aircraft, three helicopters, and 52 officers and personnel from the National Disaster Management Agency. President Prabowo also mentioned that Indonesia received offers of assistance from other countries, including Japan.

The forest fires in Kalimantan have affected neighbouring countries, including Malaysia. President Prabowo stated that Indonesia is drawing up comprehensive preventive measures to prevent similar situations in the future.

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