Kalimantan

Indonesia wildfire and haze crisis intensifies

78 clusters · 258 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Indonesia forest fires cause projected losses of Rp565 trillion

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 restructuring for downstreaming and energy

8 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Indonesia faces potential alumina and aluminium oversupply

President Prabowo Subianto has launched 11 new projects at the Indonesia Weda Bay Industrial Park (IWIP) to advance the nation’s nickel downstreaming policy. This policy, which mandates domestic processing of raw mineral

Indonesia wildfire and transboundary haze crisis expands

44 clusters · 201 sources · last updated 3 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

Singapore-Indonesia transboundary haze dispute

6 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Indonesia investigates forest fires at 335 corporate concessions

Singapore is intensifying its legal crackdown on Indonesian companies linked to regional forest fires and transboundary haze. Under the Transboundary Haze Pollution Act (THPA), the National Environment Agency (NEA) has i

Indonesian forest fires and haze impact

21 clusters · 65 sources · last updated 3 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 4 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

Corporate social responsibility and food ecosystem financing

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: BRI strengthens food ecosystem financing to support national protein self-sufficiency

PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk has implemented various social and environmental responsibility programs across Indonesia. In West Kalimantan, the company distributed 270 water pump units and firefighting equipmen

Southeast Asian transboundary haze crisis intensifies

64 clusters · 234 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Singapore haze expected to ease due to shifting winds and rain

The transboundary haze crisis in Southeast Asia intensified as the 2026 El Niño phenomenon drove severe drought and escalating forest fires. By late August 2026, the crisis caused widespread disruptions. In Indonesia, th

Malaysia-Indonesia haze mitigation and bilateral talks

21 clusters · 120 sources · last updated 5 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

Indonesia forest fires and regional haze crisis

10 clusters · 128 sources · last updated 8 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 and land fires in Indonesia

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Indonesian lawmakers urge national disaster status for forest fires

Forest and land fires (karhutla) continue to spread across regions including Kalimantan and South Papua, causing significant concerns regarding air quality and public health. Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni reported t

Indonesian KPK investigations and forest fire response

4 clusters · 44 sources · last updated 10 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

Honda Bikers Day 2026 national tour

4 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Honda Bikers Day 2026 gathers over 32,000 riders in Ambarawa

The 2026 Honda Bikers Day (HBD) national tour, themed ‘Legacy of Spirit’, began in Bandar Lampung, Sumatra, on September 26, 2026. Hosted by PT Tunas Dwipa Matra at PKOR Way Halim Field, the event served as the opening f

Global urban air quality and Kalimantan forest fires

15 clusters · 96 sources · last updated 14 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

Weather variability, volcanic activity, and delayed rainy-se

18 clusters · 74 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Indonesia weather and air quality report

Weather conditions across Indonesia continue to show significant variability driven by multiple atmospheric phenomena. In late August 2026, Tropical Cyclone Nara in the South China Sea triggered potential heavy rain in K

Malaysia haze mitigation via cloud seeding

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Johor Bahru cloud seeding operation launched to combat haze

The National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA) has implemented cloud seeding operations across Malaysia to mitigate haze and improve air quality caused by unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings. In mid-September,

KM Virgo Transport 8 shipwreck: Victim ID and investigation

11 clusters · 428 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Police detain four suspects in KM Virgo Transport 8 sinking

Search and rescue operations for the KM Virgo Transport 8, which capsized in the Java Sea on September 13, 2026, have entered their 22nd day. As of October 4, 2026, 190 people have been accounted for, consisting of 108 s