Indonesia punishes 23 companies for causing forest fires

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian government has punished 23 companies for causing forest fires that spread thick, smoky haze around Southeast Asia, an official said Tuesday. The Forestry Ministry’s investigations director, Brotestes Panjaitan, said that 33 more companies are under scrutiny and waiting for decisions on possible punishment. Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya announced Monday that […]