Indonesia Allocates Over $24 Million for Forest Fire Response in West Kalimantan
The Indonesian government has allocated Rp240 billion (over $24 million) in presidential aid for combating forest and land fires (karhutla) in West Kalimantan (Kalbar). The funds have been disbursed in two phases, with local governments urged to maximize their utilization.
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