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Indonesia's 'oxygen' comment sparks regional criticism over haze crisis

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An Indonesian official's recent statement that the country exports "oxygen" rather than just smoke to its neighbors has drawn criticism. Analysts suggest this defensive rhetoric risks undermining regional cooperation needed to address the annual forest fires and resulting haze crisis that affects countries like Malaysia and Singapore. The official, Syahganda Nainggolan, urged understanding by stating the fires are natural and that Indonesia's forests provide oxygen to its neighbors. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses commentary and criticism regarding a statement made by an Indonesian official about the country's haze crisis, rather than a direct event like a policy change or a new release.

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Indonesia's 'oxygen' comment sparks regional criticism over haze crisis

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Resty Woro Yuniar ·

    Is Indonesia’s haze rhetoric ‘unempathetic’? Oxygen quip tests regional cooperation

    An Indonesian official’s claim that the country exports “oxygen” and not just smoke to its neighbours has renewed criticism of Jakarta’s handling of its annual forest fires, with analysts warning that defensive nationalism risks undermining regional cooperation to tackle the recu…

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