Severe wildfires in Indonesia's Kalimantan region have forced the closure of numerous schools, disrupting daily operations and raising concerns about how students will receive their government-provided free meals during the shutdown.

Indonesia has sanctioned six companies and is targeting 30 more for their alleged involvement in forest fires that burned 1,511 hectares in Kalimantan. Malaysia commended Indonesia's swift response to the fires.

Environment Minister Jumhur compared the forest fires in 2023, which affected 190,000 hectares.

Indonesia's Kalimantan region is experiencing severe haze and fires, ravaging tens of thousands of acres and causing suffocating smoke to reach Malaysia and put Singapore on alert, exacerbated by a super 'El Niño' phenomenon.

Indonesia is investigating 11 companies in connection with fires in South Kalimantan and has allowed 35 foreign aircraft to assist in fighting forest fires across the country. These measures are part of a broader effort to address the ongoing environmental crisis.

South Kalimantan has established a special team to address fires at three priority sites within the region.

The Indonesian government has dispatched six Air Force planes carrying food supplies and firefighting equipment to regions including NTT and Kalimantan, likely in response to disaster situations.

Water sources for fighting forest fires in Kalimantan are extremely limited due to the ongoing dry season, according to BNPB.

The Indonesian Ministry is deploying 1,000 rangers to extinguish wildfires in Kalimantan, while the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has resumed intensive cloud seeding efforts. These measures are being taken to combat the widespread fires affecting the region.

Prabowo Subianto has intensified efforts to combat forest fires in Central Kalimantan, holding meetings and ordering a faster, coordinated response. He expressed confidence that the fires will soon be brought under control.

Indonesia has intensified its efforts to combat the widespread forest fires in Kalimantan, deploying hundreds of soldiers to tackle the blazes and address the resulting haze crisis. These measures aim to bring the fires under control and mitigate their environmental impact.

Forest and land fires continue to spread across Kalimantan, Indonesia, with the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) urging stronger wildfire prevention and response as East Kalimantan records 11,869 hotspots.

Indonesian Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo confirmed that several perpetrators responsible for forest fires in Kalimantan have been arrested.

East Kalimantan’s Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) is deploying joint teams to tackle dozens of hotspots as the risk of forest fires rises.

The West Kalimantan Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) issued a warning that smoke from ongoing wildfires could potentially spread into adjacent countries.

Parents in Pontianak, West Kalimantan, are calling on local education authorities to close schools or transition to online learning as haze levels in the region reach hazardous levels, posing a risk to children's health.

A joint team successfully extinguished a 10.65-hectare forest and land fire in Sepan village, Penajam, East Kalimantan.

Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni suggested that Weather Modification Operation (OMC) would be an effective strategy to combat the ongoing fires in Central Kalimantan.

Wildfires in Indonesia, fueled by hot, dry, and windy conditions, have come within meters of a West Kalimantan rehabilitation center, threatening orangutans rescued from animal traffickers.

Reports indicate that Patrick Kee, a Malaysian national, has been identified as a victim in a recent helicopter crash that occurred in West Kalimantan.

Basarnas, Indonesia's search and rescue agency, has located debris belonging to the missing PK-CFX helicopter in West Kalimantan.

This comes after East Kalimantan governor Rudy Mas’ud returned his 8.5 billion rupiah (US$502,304) official vehicle following widespread public criticism over what many considered as excessive…

Indonesia’s meteorology agency has issued a forecast indicating that drought conditions in Central Kalimantan are expected to intensify and persist through August.

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the revocation of permits for companies linked to forest fires, which have reportedly burned about 85,000 hectares across Sumatra and Kalimantan.

Smoke originating from Indonesia has spread to neighboring countries, leading to a dramatic increase in respiratory problems, with thousands seeking medical help weekly in West Kalimantan.

Indonesia's Forestry Ministry has imposed sanctions on six Forest Utilization Business Permit (PBPH) holders following extensive fires that burned 1,511 hectares in Kalimantan.

News reports highlight the ongoing challenges faced in efforts to combat wildfires in Kalimantan.

The Governor of South Kalimantan, H. Muhidin, has urged residents in areas affected by forest and land fires to wear masks to protect themselves from smoke and pollution.

Authorities in Kalimantan are intensifying efforts to crack down on illegal land burning, a common practice contributing to haze.

The Presidential Palace in Indonesia has responded to reports that business mogul Haji Isam was asked by Prabowo to lead efforts in handling wildfires in Kalimantan.

Indonesia has deployed 12,880 personnel, backed by air operations, to combat forest and land fires across six priority provinces in Kalimantan and Sumatra, expanding on previous deployments to fight wildfires in Borneo.

Indonesian presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto has vowed to take action against companies linked to land and forest fires in Kalimantan. The palace has confirmed his demand for accountability.

Prabowo Subianto inspected the wildfire situation in West Kalimantan to determine a containment strategy and ordered a coordinated response. He reviewed the extent of the fires and the efforts needed to control them.

Indonesia's Transportation Ministry is increasing its monitoring of the impact of forest fire-induced haze on flights in Kalimantan.

Fires continue to rage across Kalimantan, Indonesia, with concerns growing as the response efforts are reportedly lagging.

The Indonesian Ministry of Environment has issued an urgent directive to six governors across Sumatra and Kalimantan, instructing them to intensify their response to wildfires.

Indonesia is prioritizing the Kalimantan region as wildfire hotspots continue to increase, indicating a focus on combating the escalating blazes.

Thick haze from forest and land fires in Kalimantan has caused significant delays for 21 flights at Supadio Airport. Aircraft are being hindered from taking off due to the poor visibility.

Forest and land fires in West Kalimantan, with over 4,000 hotspots, are anticipated to prolong the ongoing haze affecting Sarawak.

Singapore's Meteorological Service warns that the country could experience haze if fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan intensify, with winds expected to blow smoke from the southeast or southwest.

Dato Peter Minos, chairman of the Serian District Council, has voiced strong frustration over the worsening annual haze affecting Sarawak, Malaysia, which originates from Kalimantan Barat, Indonesia, stating that 'somebody has to pay'.

A helicopter crash in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, has resulted in the deaths of eight people.

Basarnas, Indonesia's search and rescue agency, has located debris from the missing PK-CFX helicopter in West Kalimantan, confirming its crash.

A powerful magnitude 7 earthquake struck Kalimantan, Indonesia, with authorities confirming there is no tsunami threat following the tremor.

Smoke from widespread land and forest fires reduced visibility to 200 meters at Syamsudin Noor Airport, causing delays for ten flights.

The Indonesian parliament and provincial authorities are collaborating to fully exploit hydrocarbon reserves within the Mahakam block to boost national energy output.

The BMKG has detected 473 hotspots across South Kalimantan, with Hulu Sungai Selatan reporting the highest number, as nearly all areas face a very high risk of fire.

Indonesian President Prabowo commended joint efforts to mitigate forest fires in Riau and ordered the revocation of permits for companies linked to these fires. He also announced plans to oversee wildfire responses in Sumatra after Kalimantan.

Air quality in Singapore remains moderate, but haze could return as fires intensify in Sumatra and Kalimantan, raising concerns about potential unhealthy levels.

Companies in South Kalimantan, Indonesia, including the local Indonesian Palm Oil Association, distributed 20,000 masks to residents as wildfires continue to cause air pollution in the region.

Indonesian police have named 72 suspects in connection with land fires in Kalimantan, as part of a crackdown on illegal land burning. This action aims to address the persistent issue of haze-causing fires in the region.

Police in Kalimantan have launched a crackdown on illegal land burning activities.

Indonesia is increasing efforts to wet peatlands in South Kalimantan to combat fires, as the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) detected a significant number of hotspots in the region, with 696 hotspots emerging on a single Sunday.

The Indonesian government is investigating four companies in connection with fires in West Kalimantan, while a lawmaker noted no formal protests have been received regarding fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan.

Indonesian President Prabowo has traveled to Kalimantan to personally oversee and lead the response efforts against the ongoing forest fires in the region.

As haze from forest fires continues to blanket parts of South Kalimantan, Indonesia's Education Minister has issued statements regarding the status and operations of schools in the affected regions.

Today's top news includes reports on haze in South Kalimantan and concerns about its potential impact on the upcoming Singapore F1 Race.

Police in West Kotawaringin District, Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, have pledged to intensify their efforts to crack down on forest and land burning activities.

Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) has deployed dozens of helicopters to combat and prevent forest and land fires across Sumatra and Kalimantan.

South Kalimantan is experiencing severe haze, raising questions about its origin and impact. Authorities are investigating the sources and extent of the air pollution in the region.

Two protected Asian elephants, Deo and Sinta, are reported to be in good health after being relocated from Gembira Loka Zoo to a zoo in East Kalimantan.

Haze from Kalimantan has blanketed parts of Malaysia, leading to unhealthy air quality in several towns, with Serian topping the list. The Department of Environment has warned that haze plumes are pushing the Air Pollutant Index into dangerous zones.

An article explores the historical and ongoing significance of rivers in Kalimantan, highlighting their crucial role in the island's development and connectivity.

A helicopter crash in Kalimantan has resulted in the deaths of eight people, including one Malaysian citizen, according to Wisma Putra.

Authorities in Indonesia have reported that eight people were killed in a helicopter crash in the West Kalimantan province.

Helicopter carrying eight loses contact off Kalimantan  The Jakarta Post

A Pelita Air fuel aircraft crashed in North Kalimantan, resulting in the death of the pilot.