Prabowo: 'It Is Indonesia's Fate to Be Located on the Ring of Fire'

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has called for the establishment of a comprehensive disaster mitigation master plan, noting that the archipelago's location on the Pacific Ring of Fire makes it highly susceptible to natural hazards.He emphasized that Indonesia's geographical conditions necessitate significant improvements in the government's disaster preparedness and response capabilities."This is our fate as a country situated on the Ring of Fire, compelling us to remain prepared for such situations at all times," Prabowo said during a virtual cabinet meeting on disaster management held from the Merdeka Palace in Jakarta on Monday, September 7, 2026.He noted that the government is currently managing several ongoing crises, including post-earthquake rehabilitation in Flores Island, heightened volcanic activity at Mount Anak Krakatau, and persistent forest and land fires across the country.The president subsequently instructed his cabinet and relevant officials to preposition disaster management resources and equipment well…