The House of Representatives (DPR) has proposed that schools be equipped with air filters to provide shelter from forest and land fire smoke.

Deputy Chairman of Commission IX of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), Charles Honoris, has proposed that the Indonesian government utilize schools and government offices as temporary shelters for citizens affected by forest and land fire smoke. The proposal aims to provide a safer environment for the public during periods of poor air quality caused by seasonal fires.

The initiative suggests transforming these public buildings into protected spaces equipped with air filtration systems to mitigate the health risks associated with haze exposure. By repurposing existing infrastructure, the proposal seeks to create accessible refuge points for vulnerable populations in regions frequently impacted by smoke pollution.