Today's Top 3 News: Forestry Group Backs Prabowo's Move to Revise Land-Burning Rules
Here is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today.
The top three news stories on Tempo English for September 26, 2026, were: 1. Indonesian Forestry Group Backs Prabowo's Move to Revise Land-Burning Rules; 2. Trump Rejects Iran Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz; and 3. Mount Rinjani Forest Fire Spreads Across 723.7 Hectares.
The first item reported that the Indonesia’s forest industry group, APHI, has endorsed President Prabowo Subianto's proposal to revise land burning regulations. They argue that changes should be accompanied by enhanced oversight, law enforcement, and alternative methods to slash-and-burn clearing. Forest fires can transcend individual plots, threatening communities, forests, and businesses, according to the group.
Second, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he declined Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resolve hostilities. The waterway remains off-limits to global shipping due to the ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran. Iran suggested a seven-day cease-fire, with the Strait reopening on the seventh day.
Lastly, the Mount Rinjani forest fire on Setampol Hill in North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, had consumed 723.7 hectares as of September 22. Rescue teams are still working to extinguish the blaze, but strong winds and challenging terrain have complicated their efforts.
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