Prabowo Deploys 1,000 Officers for Forest Fire Prevention Education
Prabowo said the government will send officers and prepare pumps, reservoirs and helicopters as it steps up local fire prevention and company oversight.
- On Thursday, September 24, 2026, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with more than 20 academics at the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta to discuss forest fire mitigation, announcing the deployment of 1,000 officers for fire prevention education.
- Addressing controversy from a September 18 speech where he referred to experts as "stupid," President Prabowo claimed on Friday, September 25, 2026, that his comments were "twisted" and reiterated his "utmost respect" for expert input.
- Seeking scientific solutions for peatland fire risks, Prabowo instructed aides to anticipate fires by building reservoirs and preparing water pumps before disasters occur, according to statements made during the limited meeting.
- The Government will Tighten Oversight of companies, mandating that businesses maintain observation towers, water reservoirs, and firefighting teams, while Prabowo warned of action against those failing to meet prevention obligations.
- Emphasizing that the administration aims to improve welfare, President Prabowo stated that officials will provide land solutions to prevent burning methods, ensuring the need for land does not trigger future fires.
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The government emphasizes that handling forest and land fires is not only done through extinguishing, but also by tightening prevention and enforcement of regulations.
Prabowo believes peatland and forest fires need to be addressed seriously. The National Agency for Forest and Land Management (BPGMN) has been prepared as part of strengthening prevention efforts.
Prabowo emphasized the need for strict regulatory corrections at the regional level, which are suspected to be one of the causes of forest and land fires (Karhutla).
Prabowo is ready to correct regulations to prevent forest and land fires.
JPNN.com, JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto conveyed the importance of regulatory and corporate governance to prevent forest and land fires, particularly in peat areas.
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