"Indonesia Takes Action Against Air Pollution as President Falls Ill"

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has been suffering from a persistent cough for the past month, which may be linked to the worsening air quality in Jakarta, one of the most polluted cities in the world. The president's cough comes after losing a citizen lawsuit in 2021 that held him responsible for the capital's air pollution. Despite appeals, the verdict remains unchanged. The government's response to the air pollution crisis has been criticized as inadequate, with activists and plaintiffs calling for urgent action. Plans to relocate the capital to East Kalimantan have been met with skepticism, seen as a way to shift the problem rather than address it.