Indonesian Police investigate Kalimantan forest fires and mark Hari Juang Polri

Kalimantan forest fires Indonesian National Police Hari Juang Polri land clearing labor rights

Indonesian National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has confirmed several arrests in connection with widespread forest and land fires across Kalimantan. Authorities are conducting investigations to determine the causes of the fires, with approximately 12 suspects already named by Central Kalimantan Regional Police. The Ministry of Forestry has emphasized that legal action will be taken against those found to be using fire for land clearing.

Simultaneously, the Indonesian National Police marked 'Hari Juang Polri' (Police Struggle Day) on August 21. Commemorations were held across various regions, including Surabaya and Deli Serdang, to honor the historical role of the police in Indonesia's independence.

In other developments, General Prabowo inaugurated the newly renovated KSPSI AGN East Java building in Surabaya, reaffirming the police's commitment to supporting labor welfare. He stated that the police's labor desk would continue to monitor issues related to the Job Creation Law.

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Indonesian National Police · KSPSI AGN · KSPSI AGN Jawa Timur · Kalimantan · Listyo Sigit Prabowo · Ministry of Forestry · Nahdlatul Ulama · Polri · Surabaya

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The KSPSI AGN East Java building includes organizational rooms, meeting rooms, a training hall, a health clinic, a minimarket, and MSME empowerment spaces. news.okezone.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kapolri Listyo Sigit Prabowo inaugurated the renovated KSPSI AGN East Java building in Surabaya. news.okezone.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Preparations for the 35th NU Muktamar at Bahrul Ulum Tambakberas Islamic Boarding School have reached over 85 percent.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Indonesian National Police is preparing security measures for the 35th NU Muktamar in Jombang, scheduled for August 27–31, 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Kapolri Listyo Sigit Prabowo led the 2026 Polri Struggle Day ceremony at the Special Police Monument in Surabaya. daerah.sindonews.com