President Prabowo Subianto departed for Kalimantan on Saturday, August 22, 2026, to address the ongoing forest and land fires. The visit signifies a direct intervention by the President in tackling the escalating crisis. Prabowo will personally inspect the efforts to combat the fires and assess the situation on the ground. He intends to lead the handling of the karhutla (forest and land fires) directly. This action underscores the government’s seriousness in mitigating the environmental and health impacts of the fires. This trip aims to ensure a rapid and effective response to the critical situation in Kalimantan. The President’s presence is expected to bolster coordination among relevant agencies involved in firefighting and prevention.