# Indonesia approves Malaysia's fire aid for Kalimantan haze

> Indonesia greenlights Malaysia's aid to tackle Kalimantan forest fires causing transboundary haze.
- Title: Indonesia approves Malaysia's fire aid for Kalimantan haze
- Summary: Indonesia greenlights Malaysia's aid to tackle Kalimantan forest fires causing transboundary haze. Indonesia approved Malaysia's assistance to combat…
- Keywords: indonesia, malaysia, kalimantan, haze, fire, dpm zahid, nadma, apmm, rmaf, transboundary, news, world
- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/19/dpm-zahid-malaysia-gets-indonesias-green-light-to-help-battle-kalimantan-fires-behind-haze/235787
- Published: 2026-09-19T16:27:54+00:00
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- Topics: indonesia, malaysia, kalimantan, haze, fire, dpm zahid, nadma, apmm, rmaf, transboundary, news, world
## Indonesia approves Malaysia's fire aid
Indonesia has given green light for Malaysia to assist in tackling forest and land fires in Kalimantan that caused transboundary haze affecting neighboring countries.

> President Prabowo welcomed the offer, meaning he has given approval for Malaysia to join efforts to address the haze and fires in Kalimantan
## DPM Zahid confirms approval
Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Indonesian President Prabowo gave approval during their meeting at Istana Hambalang in Jakarta.
## Assistance includes aircraft and personnel
The assistance includes a Bombardier CL-415MP aircraft, three helicopters, and 52 officers and personnel from NADMA, APMM, and RMAF.
## Coordination for fire response
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan will coordinate assistance with NADMA, APMM, Malaysian Meteorological Department, RMAF, JBPM, and other agencies.
## Long-term haze prevention
Both countries agreed on longer-term measures to prevent haze caused by forest fires from recurring.
## 1,426 hotspots remain
Indonesia reported 1,426 hotspots in Kalimantan while taking legal action against 95 companies involved in open burning in Borneo.
## Malaysian companies under review
Malaysia has no confirmed Malaysian companies among the 95 companies, though some may have small shares owned by Malaysian shareholders.
## Continued cooperation
Malaysia welcomed Indonesia's measures and will continue cooperation to tackle fires and transboundary haze, especially for Sarawak.
## Key takeaway

Indonesia approved Malaysia's assistance to combat Kalimantan fires after joint meeting with DPM Zahid, including aircraft and personnel for haze reduction.