Jakarta, Feb. 5 -- Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq emphasized the importance of consistency and synergy between central and regional governments in tackling Indonesia's increasingly alarming waste problem, as mandated by President Prabowo Subianto.

He noted that President Prabowo had urged government institutions nationwide to intensify efforts to manage waste and ensure sustained action under the national movement Indonesia ASRI, which stands for safe, healthy, clean, and beautiful (aman, sehat, bersih, indah).

The minister underscored the directive after mobilizing more than 4,000 personnel to address the ongoing waste crisis in South Tangerang City, Banten, on Wednesday (Feb. 4), according to a statement cited in Jakarta on...