Indonesia’s disaster chief’s brother among five arrested over alleged graft amid haze crisis
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has replaced the head of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency following the arrest of the former chief's brother for corruption. The move is intended to restore public trust during a severe haze crisis.
Why it matters
Corruption in disaster management funds directly impacts the government's ability to respond to environmental crises like forest fires, which have regional health implications.
Lieutenant-General Kristomei Sianturi has been appointed as the new head of Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency.
Listen Summarise Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has replaced disaster management chief Suharyanto with Major-General Kristomei Sianturi. The move follows the arrest of five people including Suharyanto’s younger brother, over alleged corruption involving emergency relief funds. Officials said the reshuffle aims to restore trust in the Indonesian government. AI generated
JAKARTA – Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto replaced disaster management chief Suharyanto on Oct 15, a day after Suharyanto’s younger brother was arrested over alleged corruption involving emergency relief funds.
The leadership change comes as Indonesia battles widespread forest and peatland fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan, with haze spreading to neighbouring Singapore and Malaysia.
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