{
  "id": 15847211,
  "title": "Malaysia ready to help, Indonesia yet to say yes",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/21/malaysia-ready-to-help-indonesia-yet-to-say-yes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-21T04:16:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1560457/malaysia-ready-help-indonesia-yet-say-yes"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia is hoping Indonesia will soon accept its offer of assistance to combat the worsening haze, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni. The Malaysian government has extended its expertise and aid, but Indonesia has not yet accepted as of yesterday. Lukanisman highlighted that several matters are still under consideration, and Malaysia awaits Indonesia's acceptance to provide the much-needed support. Speaking at the Symposium on the Malaysian Technical Cooperation Programme: Prosperity Through Partnership, Lukanisman expressed hope that Indonesia would accept Malaysia's offer, given the escalating situation. The Foreign Minister, Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, is set to raise the issue at the Asean senior ministers meeting next month. Malaysia is prepared to deploy a firefighting team to Indonesia if the offer is accepted. Lukanisman emphasized that Malaysia is always ready, and they would expedite the deployment of their firefighting mission or share their expertise in managing forest fires. He also mentioned that Indonesia might be assessing the assistance offered, including logistics and personnel screening. Currently, 22 areas across Malaysia report unhealthy air quality. An expert predicts that the haze situation should gradually improve by the end of the month as the country transitions into the monsoon phase, which could bring more rainfall and alter wind direction and speed.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia hopes Indonesia will soon accept its offer of help to tackle the worsening haze.",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}