Indonesia's Prabowo says country won't be 'insulted' over haze as Singapore threatens land-burning groups

Summary

Indonesian President Prabowo has railed against 'countries that like to insult' his nation over wildfires that have razed vast areas of land and spread toxic haze into neighbouring countries, according to the South China Morning Post. Citing the independent satellite monitor Nusantara Atlas, that report says the fires have consumed more than 1.9 million hectares (4.7 million acres) in the nine months to September, and the haze has pushed air pollution to dangerous levels at home and beyond. The Financial Times reports that Singapore, which is smog-choked, is threatening the groups behind land burning in Indonesia.

Timeline

1. South China Morning Post

   22 Oct 2026, 00:54 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that Indonesian President Prabowo railed against 'countries that like to insult' the nation over wildfires whose toxic haze has spread into neighbouring countries, and cites Nusantara Atlas data showing more than 1.9 million hectares burned in the nine months to September.

2. Financial Times

   22 Oct 2026, 21:00 UTCSource ↗

   Reports that smog-choked Singapore is threatening the groups behind land burning in Indonesia.