Indonesia charges 138 forest fire suspects, says KJRI Kuching
Indonesian police received 200 forest fire reports up to 7 September, with 138 individuals identified as suspects and eight companies facing prosecution. The Indonesian consulate in Kuching said enforcement is being tightened across six main regions including Kalimantan and Sumatra, with 43,951 personnel and 55 aircraft deployed. Several Kalimantan districts recorded hazardous air quality, with Kotawaringin Timur highest at 1,119.