The Aporia · Indonesia haze: why Jakarta won’t declare wildfires a national disaster

Indonesia has not declared recent wildfires a national disaster, drawing criticism over its handling of the health crises they cause. Critics argue that declaring the fires a national disaster could redirect funds from other political priorities and increase scrutiny on the government’s disaster response efforts. Dudung Abdurachman, Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, stated during a Wednesday press conference that declaring a national disaster would expose the administration to exploitation by those seeking to take advantage of the situation.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-22, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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As of October 22, 2026, Jakarta has not declared the ongoing wildfires in Indonesia as a national disaster despite severe health crises caused by the haze from these fires. Critics argue that the reluctance stems from concerns about redirecting funds away from other political priorities and facing increased scrutiny over the administration's disaster response efforts. Dudung Abdurachman, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, stated on Wednesday that declaring a national disaster would inevitably lead to exploitation of the situation, adding that disaster management is now nationally mandated and not solely the responsibility of regional governments.

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Disaster management is now nationally mandated, no longer the responsibility of regional governments,” Dudung Abdurachman, Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs, told reporters on Wednesday.

framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-22

2026-10-22 · South China Morning Post

Indonesia haze: why Jakarta won’t declare wildfires a national disaster · mixed framing

Indonesia haze: why Jakarta won’t declare wildfires a national disaster asserted

wildfires → declare → ?

Indonesia resists declaring the wildfires a national disaster despite health crises, facing criticism over political and budget priorities Critics suggest the reluctance may stem from concerns that a national declaration could force Jakarta to redirect funds from other political priorities, while exposing the administration to greater scrutiny over its disaster response. uncertain

declaration → resist → response

“If a national disaster is declared, there will inevitably be those who exploit the situation. asserted

who → declare → situation

Abdurachman → mandate → Wednesday

Indonesia haze: why Jakarta won’t declare wildfires a national disaster

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