TIANJIN, Oct 16 — Malaysia is able to assist Indonesia deal with widespread forest and land fires after President Prabowo Subianto agreed to just accept presents of help from neighbouring international locations.
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi mentioned Malaysia welcomed the Indonesian authorities’s openness to receiving international help to struggle the fires.
He mentioned that though Malaysia’s supply may be modest, Putrajaya remained dedicated to serving to its neighbour within the spirit of friendship and powerful bilateral ties.
“We’re grateful to the Indonesian authorities and President Prabowo for being open to accepting international help to deal with the forest fires.
“Although the assistance we’ve got provided is small, Malaysia is ready to ship support to help our neighbour,” he mentioned, including that Malaysia valued Prabowo’s openness on the matter.
He made the remarks to Malaysian journalists throughout a day tea session shortly earlier than departing China right this moment, following a five-day working go to.
Buildings are shrouded in haze from Indonesian fires in Kuala Lumpur on October 16, 2026. — AFP pic
Earlier, Indonesian Overseas Ministry official Arrmanatha Nasir reportedly mentioned President Prabowo had permitted presents of help from neighbouring international locations, with technical discussions underway to find out how the help can be delivered.
Nonetheless, Arrmanatha didn’t specify which international locations had provided help or what kind it will take.
Malaysia had beforehand provided to deploy a Bombardier CL-415MP plane, three helicopters and 52 personnel to assist Indonesia deal with the fires.
On September 19, Ahmad Zahid mentioned Prabowo had accepted the supply throughout a gathering the day gone by in Hambalang, West Java. — Bernama
