Prabowo Summons Experts for Forest Fire Mitigation Meeting

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto convened a limited meeting on forest and land fire mitigation at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Thursday, September 24, 2026. State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi stated that the gathering aimed to prevent the recurrence of wildfire disasters.According to Prasetyo, these mitigation measures must target all sectors. "It is regrettable that incidents we are well aware of continue to recur," Prasetyo told journalists on Thursday, September 24, 2026.Prasetyo noted that several experts were called to join the meeting with President Prabowo. However, he declined to disclose the detailed identities of the attendees for the day's gathering.He stressed that public education is crucial in handling forest fires. "Education is vital because virtually all fires stem from human activities," said the politician of the ruling party Gerindra.Furthermore, Prasetyo stated that the President has directed his administration to facilitate land clearing without resorting to slash-and-burn practices.