FWK Criticizes Handling of Karhutla, Kalimantan Residents Express Frustration
The National Journalists Forum (FWK) criticizes the government's handling of ongoing forest and land fires (Karhutla) in Indonesia's Kalimantan region, citing insufficient and unsystematic measures. Residents are increasingly frustrated by the impact on health, education, and the economy.
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