BAGAN DATUK, Oct 25 (Bernama) — Malaysia remains committed to its offer of assistance to Indonesia to address the transboundary haze affecting the country, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said the commitment had been discussed at the Cabinet meeting last Friday to ensure that appropriate measures could be coordinated for the benefit of both countries. Ahmad Zahid said the Indonesian government had deployed more than 16,000 personnel along with various aircraft and firefighting helicopters, but aerial operations were facing challenges due to poor visibility. There was also a lack of cloud formations suitable for […]

TIANJIN (CHINA), Oct 16 (Bernama) — Malaysia stands ready to extend assistance to Indonesia in addressing the widespread forest and land fires in the country, following President Prabowo Subianto’s decision to accept offers of aid from neighbouring nations. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said Malaysia appreciates the Indonesian government’s openness to receiving foreign assistance in its efforts to combat the fires. He noted that although the aid offered by Malaysia may be modest, the Putrajaya administration remains committed to assisting its neighbour, driven by a spirit of friendship and the strong bilateral ties between the two […]