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Pontianak forest fire haze and company license suspensions

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Pontianak forest fire haze and rainfall relief company license suspensions

Forest and land fires in the Pontianak region have led to deteriorating air quality and hazardous haze, resulting in significant public health and social impacts. Medical reports from Bhayangkara Anton Soedjarwo Hospital indicate that pneumonia cases have increased by approximately 10 to 20 percent due to the haze. Hospital officials have begun securing medical personnel and equipment to manage the rise in respiratory infections, noting that children and the elderly are at the highest risk. As the drought and smoke persisted, thousands of residents gathered at the Masjid Raya Mujahidin to perform Salat Istisqa, a prayer for rain. This spiritual effort was conducted alongside technical measures, with participants wearing masks to protect against dangerous air quality levels. Local authorities maintained policies to suspend in-person learning and advised the public to limit outdoor activities. Humanitarian groups, including NU Care-LAZISNU and student organizations IPNU-IPPNU, conducted relief efforts by distributing masks and mineral water to commuters to mitigate smoke inhalation and dehydration. The Aliansi Mahasiswa Pontianak Peduli, a coalition of local universities, also contributed by distributing 2,000 masks to motorists and pedestrians. During late August and early September 2026, air quality reached critical levels. PM2.5 concentrations were recorded as high as 763, significantly exceeding the World Health Organization’s 24-hour safety threshold of 15 micrograms per cubic meter. Heavy While heavy rainfall between September 4 and September 5, 2026, has since provided relief by helping to clear the thick temporary relief, dense haze continues to affect residents and suppress fire hotspots, leading outdoor workers. In response to improved air quality for local residents. the crisis, the Ministry of Forestry has suspended the business licenses of five companies in West Kalimantan: PT Mahkota Rimba Utama, PT Hutan Ketapang Industri, PT Mayawana Persada Mas, PT Duta Andalan Sukses, and PT Wana Lestari Jaya.

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  1. 2026-09-06 21:25 UTC Pontianak forest fire haze and company license suspensions
  2. 2026-09-06 14:44 UTC Pontianak forest fire haze and rainfall relief
  3. 2026-09-05 07:42 UTC Pontianak forest fire haze and rainfall relief
  4. 2026-08-29 06:53 UTC Pontianak forest fire haze and health crisis

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