Indonesia's Interior Minister urges stronger forest fire prevention in Riau

Indonesia's Interior Minister Tito Karnavian met with President Joko Widodo to discuss strategies for preventing forest and land fires, particularly in the Riau province. The Minister stressed the critical need to bolster prevention measures against the recurring threat of these fires.

Karnavian indicated that the current prevention efforts in Riau are progressing well. However, he urged for continued and enhanced collaboration between companies and government officials to maintain a high level of alertness. This joint vigilance is deemed essential to effectively mitigate the risks associated with forest and land fires, which often plague the region.

The Minister's push for reinforced prevention underscores the government's commitment to addressing environmental challenges. The focus on Riau highlights the province's vulnerability and the importance of proactive measures to protect the environment and public health from the impacts of fires.