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Blame game erupts between Jakarta and provinces as Indonesia fires rage

The forestry ministry insists that fire prevention and control are shared responsibilities.

Protesters from the Central Kalimantan People Fighting Alliance demand government action on forest and land fires in Palangka Raya, on Oct 19.

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Employers should adjust outdoor work activities based on hourly PM2.5 readings: MOM

Employers should progressively reduce outdoor work as hourly PM2.5 readings rise, said MOM.

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