Indonesia rejects Singapore's offer to help fight fire in Sumatra

[Leepotism]

Indonesia’s fire outbreaks worsen than 2013’s but decline help from Singapore

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The Indonesian government has made a u-turn and declined Singapore’s offer to help with fire-fighting in Sumatra. Just three days ago (Sep 10), Singapore’s Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen confirmed that Indonesia has accepted Singapore’s offer to help fight the fire in Sumatra. Singapore has offered 3 C-130 planes and a helicopter in its assistance pledge.

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Indonesia’s Environment Minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar announced yesterday (Sep 12) that Indonesia have enough planes and equipment to deal with the forest fire by themselves and Singapore’s help is not needed. The Indonesian government’s spokesperson Eka Soegiri confirmed these comments with Singapore’s media today.

Currently, the number of fire outbreaks, known as hot spots, exceeded the number in June 2013 where Singapore experienced its worst haze ever at a PSI of 401. Fortunately, wind direction is not blowing in Singapore’s way but if the weather changes, Singapore will likely see smog worse than before.

Washington-based World Resources Institute (WRI) stated that there are 9 companies involved with the forest burning and the majority are suppliers to Singapore company Asia Pulp & Paper. It is unknown if the Singapore Government will fine Asia Pulp & Paper as earlier committed to punish greedy corporate who made profits at the expenses of the country’s air cleanliness.

 

[Leepotism]

Indonesia scorns Singapore government . It's like saying to SG you die your business.

 

[groinroot]

Indonesia is afraid that Singapore would use this opportunity to gather intelligence on the shortcomings in the Indonesian civil defence. Remember that a few weeks after the 2004 tsunami, Indonesia told Singapore relief agencies to pack up and leave. Indonesians are afraid of other countries learning of their weaknesses that could be exploited when a situation arises.

 

[xpo2015]

So fickle minded people? Change so fast? Or it was never approved anyway?

Knowing PAP cheated in elections. I find it very hard to trust them now.

 

[laksaboy]

Indonesia is afraid that Singapore would use this opportunity to gather intelligence on the shortcomings in the Indonesian civil defence. Remember that a few weeks after the 2004 tsunami, Indonesia told Singapore relief agencies to pack up and leave. Indonesians are afraid of other countries learning of their weaknesses that could be exploited when a situation arises.

Indeed. Singapore is the 'Little Israel' of SE Asia.

[video=youtube;_OwzmgqUm6M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OwzmgqUm6M[/video]

 

[Semaj2357]

how much are the three c130's and the helicopter worth in the second-hand market?
that's the amount the indons would rather receive

 

[Semaj2357]

how much are the three c130's and the helicopter worth in the second-hand market?
that's the amount the indons would rather receive

 

[po2wq]

aiyah ... help in planes, equipmen ... no nid la ...

u understand? ... ... u understand? ...