4 companies in Kalbar under probe over forest fires, permits at risk

Four corporations in Kalimantan Barat are under investigation over alleged violations that triggered forest and land fires. State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said the government is waiting for the findings to determine legal steps, including the possible revocation of permits for companies proven to have violated the law. He made the remarks after a wildfire response meeting with President Prabowo Subianto on Saturday during an inspection in Kubu Raya, Kalimantan Barat. At the meeting, Prabowo ordered law enforcement against arsonists, both corporations and individuals. The government also added equipment and personnel, including helicopters for water bombing, water pumps, bore wells, tank trucks and fire trucks. On alleged corporate violations in Kalimantan Tengah, Prasetyo said the report had not yet been discussed in the meeting.