President Prabowo Allocates Rp200 Billion for South Sumatra Forest Fire Response
Indonesian President Prabowo has allocated Rp200 billion (approximately USD 13 million) in presidential aid for the handling of forest and land fires (karhutla) in South Sumatra. The funds are to be distributed in two phases to the provincial and district/city governments, with a call for transparency and accountability.
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