Central Kalimantan

Military helicopter crashes in South America and Southeast_A

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated about 17 hours ago

Latest: Indonesian Army helicopter crashes during forest fire operation

On November 3, 2026, a Peruvian Army Agusta 109K helicopter crashed in the El Cenepa district of the Amazonas region. The aircraft was performing quality control flights over minefields for humanitarian demining operatio

Palangka Raya fire and forest fire incidents

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Palangka Raya air quality reaches dangerous levels due to forest fires

In early October 2026, Palangka Raya, Indonesia, experienced two separate fire incidents involving a vacant wooden house destroyed by explosions and a swiftlet nest facility consumed by flames. By late October, the situa

Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

78 clusters · 260 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesia forest fires cause massive economic and health losses

The 2026 Indonesia wildfire season, intensified by El Niño, has reached catastrophic levels. By late September, approximately 1.92 million hectares had burned since January, devastating over half of the habitats for crit

Indonesia wildfire and transboundary haze crisis expands

44 clusters · 201 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Indonesia reports over 3,500 deaths from wildfire smoke in September

By late October 2026, Indonesia’s forest and land fire (karhutla) crisis, exacerbated by El Niño, has evolved into a severe regional environmental and public health emergency. Cumulative cases of acute respiratory infect

Indonesian forest fires and haze impact

21 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Barito Selatan restores in-person schooling as air quality improves

By mid-October 2026, severe air quality degradation caused by widespread forest and land fires prompted extensive remote learning mandates across Indonesia. In North Sumatra, Governor Bobby Nasution instructed high schoo

Indonesia 2026 drought, fire & water aid response

166 clusters · 171 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesian officials facilitate clean water access through new boreholes

By late 2026, the El Niño-driven drought in Indonesia has escalated into a multi-sectoral crisis affecting water security, public health, and food stability. Forest and land fires have caused significant environmental da

Indonesia manages rice reserves and food security programs

43 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Indonesia accelerates food aid for 33.2 million families

Indonesia continues its large-scale food security and drought mitigation initiatives. Perum Bulog is distributing approximately 997,200 tons of rice to 33.24 million beneficiaries for the July–September 2026 period. As o

Indonesian state asset auctions for mining crimes

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Indonesia auctions seized coal from Samin Tan for Rp264 billion

Indonesian authorities have conducted auctions of seized assets related to various mining and resource crimes to optimize state revenue and asset recovery. In Southeast Sulawesi, the High Prosecutor's Office auctioned 4

Malaysia-Indonesia haze mitigation and bilateral talks

21 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: South Papua forest fires show signs of intentional burning

The transboundary haze crisis continues to impact air quality across Malaysia, with pollutant index levels reaching as high as 195 in regions including Sarawak, Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Kedah, and Perak. In respon

Palangka Raya forest fire haze and health response

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Palangka Raya schools implement limited in-person learning due to haze

Forest and land fires in Palangka Raya have caused significant haze, leading to widespread respiratory health concerns. In response to high public demand, the Palangka Raya City Government expanded its mobile oxygen bus

Indonesian regional administrative and service reforms

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Ministry of Law regional offices conduct administrative and regulatory updates across Indonesia

Indonesian government agencies are undertaking various initiatives to improve regional administrative services, data monitoring, and asset management. In early October, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights focused on op

Indonesia forest fires and regional haze crisis

10 clusters · 128 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Malaysia denies involvement in Indonesian forest fires

Indonesia is facing its most severe wildfire and haze crisis in over a decade, driven by El Niño and peatland degradation. Since January 2026, approximately 900,000 hectares have burned across Kalimantan, Sumatra, and Pa

Forest fires in Indonesia

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Toraja fires destroy forest, homes, and traditional burial sites

Forest fires in Indonesia have led to various casualties and property damage across different regions. In Kotawaringin Timur, Central Kalimantan, thick smoke from forest fires reduced visibility to as little as two meter

Indonesian KPK investigations and forest fire response

4 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Indonesia conducts weather modification to combat wildfires and pollution

The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has expanded its investigations and asset management activities. Initially, the agency focused on validating the legality of investigations through court rulings, su

Indonesian forest fires and social media content concerns

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Indonesia's Komdigi denies restricting forest fire content

Prominent Indonesian influencers, including Tasya Farasya, Jerome Polin, and Andien, have reported experiencing shadow banning on social media platforms. These users noted a significant decline in engagement and reach af

Global urban air quality and Kalimantan forest fires

15 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Central Kalimantan faces largest forest fire area in Indonesia

The regional haze crisis has intensified as widespread forest and peatland fires in Indonesia, fueled by severe drought and El Niño, continue to impact air quality across Southeast Asia. NASA satellite data indicates tha