Malay Mail·Malaysia·Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 08:27 AM

DPM Zahid: Malaysia gets Indonesia’s green light to help battle Kalimantan fires behind haze

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Indonesia has accepted Malaysia’s offer to help tackle forest and land fires in Kalimantan that have contributed to transboundary haze. — Bernama pic

First Published: Saturday, 19 Sep 2026 4:27 PM MYT

JAKARTA, Sept 19 — Indonesia has given the green light for Malaysia to assist in tackling forest and land fires in Kalimantan that have caused transboundary haze affecting neighbouring countries, including Malaysia.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto gave his approval during their meeting at Istana Hambalang in conjunction with his working visit to Jakarta.

“President Prabowo welcomed the offer, meaning he has given approval for Malaysia to join efforts to address the haze and fires in Kalimantan,” he told a press conference here today. — Bernama

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