{
  "id": 8432332,
  "title": "Indonesia accepts Malaysia’s offer to help put out Kalimantan fires",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/indonesia-accepts-malaysias-offer-to-help-put-out-kalimantan-fires",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T09:10:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/19/indonesia-accepts-malaysia-s-offer-to-help-put-out-kalimantan-fires"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indonesia has accepted Malaysia's offer to help combat forest and land fires in Kalimantan, which have generated transboundary haze affecting neighboring countries. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi confirmed President Prabowo Subianto's approval of Malaysia's assistance during their meeting at Istana Hambalang. The aid comprises a Bombardier CL-415MP aircraft, three helicopters, and 52 personnel from Malaysia's National Disaster Management Agency, Maritime Enforcement Agency, and Royal Malaysian Air Force. Zahid, who chairs the Central Disaster Management Committee, stated that Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan would coordinate the assistance with relevant agencies. This aid aims not only to extinguish the fires but also to prevent future haze occurrences, as both countries agreed on longer-term measures. President Prabowo informed Zahid that there were still 1,426 hotspots in Kalimantan, while the Indonesian government has taken legal action against 95 companies involved in open burning in the Borneo region. Zahid clarified that no Malaysian companies were among the 95, though Indonesian authorities are investigating potential Malaysian involvement.",
  "summary": "Deputy prime minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi says a Bombardier aircraft, three helicopters, and 52 officers and men from various agencies will be deployed to the hotspots.",
  "key_points": [],
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        "published": "2026-09-19T07:01:38.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Antara News Indonesia",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/president-prabowo-says-indonesia-must-be-strong-to-help-palestine",
        "published": "2026-09-19T08:07:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Indonesia accepts Malaysia’s offer to help put out Kalimantan fires",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/indonesia-accepts-malaysias-offer-to-help-put-out-kalimantan-fires-8433746",
        "published": "2026-09-19T09:10:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Indonesia gives green light for Malaysia to fight haze-linked fires",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/indonesia-gives-green-light-for-malaysia-to-fight-haze-linked-fires",
        "published": "2026-09-19T09:24:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}