Indonesia, Oct. 27 -- The National Agency for Disaster Countermeasures (BNPB) discussed offers of operational assistance and technology cooperation from the Malaysian government to support handling of forest and land fires.

Acting Head of the BNPB's Disaster Data, Information, and Communication Center Berton SP Panjaitan said in a statement on Tuesday that the proposed assistance will be studied to match operational needs and actual conditions on the ground.

During a meeting between BNPB Head Kristomei Sianturi and Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Muzafar Shah Mustafa at the BNPB Graha Building on Tuesday, the Malaysian government offered one CL-415MP amphibious aircraft, one Mi-171 helicopter, and 44 personnel consisting of crew and t...