Malang, East Java, Oct. 23 -- National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Chief Kristomei Sianturi said the government will take firm action against any individual or corporation found intentionally burning forests, without exception.

Speaking after a coordination meeting on forest and land fire management on Mount Arjuno at Among Tani City Hall in Batu, East Java, on Friday, Sianturi said forest burners would face legal prosecution under applicable laws.

"Whether committed by individuals or corporations, if there is an element of intent, they must be acted against in line with applicable provisions," he said.

Legal action against parties found burning forests will be pursued through strict law enforcement measures.

Sianturi noted that...