Indonesia’s forestry minister has announced that the government is moving to revoke the business licenses of six corporations linked to the forest and land fires currently ravaging parts of Kalimantan, according to detikNews.
The minister, Raja Juli Antoni, said the permit cancellations are being processed, as reported by kumparan.com. The move follows severe fire activity across the Indonesian part of Borneo, which has drawn national attention as hotspots persist in the region.
The announcement came on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with the minister detailing the enforcement action during a public update. While the names of the six companies were not disclosed in the available reporting, the minister indicated that the revocations are a direct consequence of their involvement in fire incidents on their concession lands.
This enforcement step is part of a broader government strategy to tackle the recurring dry-season fires. In separate remarks covered by Kompas.com, the minister outlined five measures to address the crisis, ranging from operational control methods to boosting public awareness. Those approaches complement the punitive action against the corporate permit holders.
The situation in Kalimantan stands in contrast to other parts of the country. According to CNBC Indonesia, Riau and Jambi provinces have recorded zero hotspots, while Kalimantan continues to suffer severe fire conditions. The disparity highlights how localized weather and land management practices influence fire outbreaks.
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has also stepped up its response, deploying ground task forces and conducting aerial operations to accelerate firefighting efforts in South Sumatra, as detailed in an official BNPB release.
What to watch next: whether the six companies named for license revocation will challenge the decision, and if further corporate permits face similar action as the fire season continues.
