{
  "id": 8406022,
  "title": "Prabowo welcomes Malaysia's offer to assist in tackling Indonesia forest fires",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/prabowo-welcomes-malaysias-offer-to-assist-in-tackling-indonesia",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T07:26:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/region/2026/09/1536082/prabowo-welcomes-malaysias-offer-assist-tackling-indonesia-forest"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto expressed gratitude for Malaysia's offer to aid in combating forest fires within the nation. The assistance includes the provision of an aircraft, three helicopters, and a firefighting team. This came following a courtesy visit by Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, to the President's residence in Hambalang, Bogor. Prabowo stated that while the fires are occurring in Indonesia, their repercussions are felt by neighboring countries, hence the nation is open to accepting the aid.\n\nMoreover, Prabowo highlighted that Indonesia has also received offers of assistance from other countries, specifically Japan, to help curb the ongoing forest fires, particularly in Kalimantan. The President is currently formulating comprehensive preventive strategies to ensure such situations do not occur recurrently.\n\nDeputy Prime Minister Zahid, who is currently in Jakarta for a four-day visit, relayed the Malaysian offer to Vice-President Gibran Rakabuming Raka on Wednesday. The assistance from Malaysia comprises a Bombardier CL-415MP aircraft, three helicopters, and 52 personnel from the National Disaster Management Agency, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency, and Royal Malaysian Air Force.\n\nPrabowo emphasized the significance of maintaining and strengthening Malaysia-Indonesia relations. The meeting also addressed several other topics, including cooperation in the halal industry.",
  "summary": "JAKARTA: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has welcomed Malaysia’s offer to assist in tackling forest fires in the country, including through the provision of assets and expertise.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Jakarta Post",
        "title": "Prabowo accepts assistance from Malaysia to contain wildfires",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/prabowo-accepts-assistance-from-malaysia-to-contain-wildfires",
        "published": "2026-09-19T01:00:50.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}