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Indonesia's forest and land fires are coming under control with resolution possible within one to two weeks, President Prabowo Subianto said on Tuesday, citing substantial deployment of helicopters, aircraft and thousands of personnel.
President Prabowo Subianto's approval rating has plummeted from 81.2 per cent in November 2025 to 51.1 per cent in July 2026, marking an abrupt end to his unusually long honeymoon period and signalling mounting public discontent over economic performance.
Six Indonesian press unions have formally demanded an apology from President Prabowo Subianto after he used the term 'londo ireng' (black Dutchman) to describe journalists, calling the remarks denigrating and contrary to democratic principles.
Indonesia's free meals programme faces fresh turmoil as the National Nutrition Agency chief resigns citing health reasons. Her departure marks the second leadership upheaval in six weeks for President Prabowo's flagship initiative.