Muba Receives IDR 20 Billion Presidential Assistance for Forest and Land Fires, This is the Priority for Use

MUSI BANYUASIN, GARISBUMI.com – Musi Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra (Sumsel), received Presidential Assistance amounting to IDR 20 billion to strengthen the prevention and control of forest, plantation and land fires or karhutbunlah.

These funds can be used for extinguishing operations, protecting residents' health, rescuing wild animals, procuring equipment, and restoring peat ecosystems after fires.

Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian explained the use of aid referring to Circular Letter Number 300.2.8/6460/SJ concerning the use of central government assistance and financial assistance from other regional governments.

The budget must be directed to meet real needs in handling fires in the field.

"Usages include ground fire operations and peat injection methods on peatlands that are still burning and causing smoke," said Tito in a statement published by the Musi Banyuasin Regency Government, Monday (21/9/2026).

This operational support includes vehicle fuel, logistics, food and drink, increasing endurance, as well as mobilizing personnel to handle forest and land fires.