Prabowo Warns Foreign Companies on Forest Fires: 'We Will Stay Cool'
President Prabowo has warned countries criticizing Indonesia over forest fires (Karhutla), pointing out that their own companies are involved. He stated Indonesia will respond calmly but impose strict penalties on violating firms, including revoking permits.
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