Senior political and legal observer Boni Harges believes the arrest of the perpetrators of the forest and land fires is a strong signal that the state is present and serious about protecting Kalimantan's natural resources from exploitation and destruction that threatens the sustainability of the ecosystem.
President Prabowo Subianto instructed all stakeholders to work to extinguish fires as soon as they are detected and to ensure that the wildfire does not spread.
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered additional equipment and personnel to expedite the handling of wildfires in four provinces in Sumatra, even though the situation is relatively under control.
President Prabowo Subianto expressed his appreciation for the handling of forest and land fires in Riau, which has successfully reduced the burned area from approximately 16,000 hectares to around 900 hectares.
President Prabowo Subianto has requested that Way Kambas National Park in Lampung receive special attention in forest and land fire management after hotspots were discovered in the conservation area.
President Prabowo Subianto has asked his staff to investigate the land burning cases that cause wildfire, which is suspected to be carried out by individuals with links to certain corporations.
Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi announced that President Prabowo Subianto will review the handling of forest and land fires (karhutla) in Sumatra, specifically in Riau, Jambi, and South Sumatra.
Joint personnel were deployed to prevent the wildfire and to anticipate the impact of the haze on the community in South Sumatra. Patrols were conducted in several vulnerable areas, including Samo Raso Hamlet, Bayung Lencir District, and Pekale Village, Sungai Keruh District.
The Indragiri Hilir (Inhil) Sub-regional Police Chief, Superintendent Donny Eko Listianto leads the wildfire and hotspot handling effort in Sentosa Hamlet, Gaung Sub-district on Sunday (8/23/2026).
Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) commends the Indonesian National Police (INP) for their commitment to uncovering the main actors behind the forest and land fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
The forest and land fire that occurred in the Way Kambas National Park (TNWK) area in East Lampung Regency was successfully extinguished on Saturday evening (8/22/2026).
Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi stated that President Prabowo Subianto is paying serious attention to the handling of forest and land fires in Kalimantan.
