Archive: 8 September 2026
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Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:28 WIB
Video: On a Par With Singapore, Perta Arun Gas Becomes an LNG Hub in Asia
PT Perta Arun Gas (PAG) has been recorded as the world's largest LNG regasification company by re-export loading volume, reaching 0.85 million tonnes or 17.3% of the global market share, according to the IGU World LNG Report 2026. The achievement positions PAG, part of Pertamina's Gas Subholding, as an Asian LNG hub on a par with Singapore.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:28 WIB
Puan Backs Government's Increased Disaster Mitigation Budget: It Must Deliver Benefits
DPR Speaker Puan Maharani has supported the government's plan to significantly increase the disaster mitigation budget, provided the additional funds deliver tangible improvements. She urged a coordinated, cross-ministerial approach to disaster response, including forest and land fires and their health and educational consequences. President Prabowo Subianto earlier announced the budget increase, citing Indonesia's vulnerability as it sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:27 WIB
Hong Leong Bank Unveils HLB opus Extended Exclusively by Private Invitation
Malaysia's Hong Leong Bank has launched HLB opus, an invite-only ceramic credit card built on the Visa Infinite Privilege tier, targeting high-net-worth clients. The card offers elite travel, dining and concierge privileges, including unlimited lounge access and the region's highest Enrich Points earning power through a partnership with Malaysia Airlines. The launch forms part of HLB's transformation strategy centred on business and wealth growth.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:25 WIB
IHSG Rises 0.84% in Session I, Closing at 6,674.95
Indonesia's composite stock index (IHSG) rose 0.84% to 6,674.95 in the first trading session on Tuesday, reversing Monday's decline, supported by gains across all sectors. The rally was bolstered by strong contributions from Amman Mineral Internasional, Sinar Mas Multiartha and Bank Central Asia, alongside news that foreign exchange reserves rose to US$146.5 billion in August, their highest level since March.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:25 WIB
Don't Lose Heart! Here Are 5 Signs That a Premature Baby Can Still Grow Healthy and Strong
A premature birth occurs before 37 full weeks of pregnancy, leaving babies at risk of health complications because their organs are not fully developed. However, with proper care, premature babies can grow healthily, as shown by several key developmental signs. These include steady weight gain, improved feeding ability, better skin colour, more stable breathing, and the ability to regulate body temperature.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:23 WIB
Apple prepares five new camera features for iOS 27
Apple is reportedly developing five new camera features for iOS 27, discovered in beta code, including exposure scopes, focus peaking and a burst self-timer. Several of the features appear tied to the upcoming iPhone 18 Pro, which is expected to feature a variable aperture main camera.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:23 WIB
Bank Official Named Suspect, Allegedly Received Rp1.4 Billion to Smooth Mortgage Approvals in Karawang
The Karawang District Prosecutor's Office has named DMP, a Retail Risk Officer at a state-owned bank (Bank Himbara), as a suspect in a mortgage corruption case, allegedly receiving some Rp1.4 billion from a developer executive. The case, centred on fraudulent housing loan applications for PT Bumi Arta Sedayu projects, is estimated to have caused state financial losses of around Rp237 billion across 445 borrowers.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:22 WIB
Why Are Several Indonesian Volcanoes Erupting at the Same Time?
At least four Indonesian volcanoes — Semeru, Ili Lewotolok, Ibu and Anak Krakatau — have erupted within days of one another across different provinces. Experts, including IABI's Daryono, say the timing is a spatial and temporal coincidence driven by Indonesia's position on the Pacific Ring of Fire, not evidence of connected magma systems or one eruption triggering another. Authorities stress that each volcano must be monitored individually through its own alert levels and hazard zones.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:22 WIB
Jakarta Provincial Government Reveals 179 Water Mist Systems Installed in 145 Buildings
Jakarta's Environmental Agency has announced that 145 buildings across the capital are now equipped with 179 water mist units as part of efforts to control air pollution. The installations are spread across all five administrative cities and the City Hall complex. The provincial government is urging other building owners to install and independently operate the systems to help improve Jakarta's air quality.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:21 WIB
Residents Scramble for Clean Water Aid Amid Drought in Cirebon
Hundreds of residents in Harjamukti, Cirebon, West Java, scrambled for clean water aid distributed by the Cirebon City Police as drought grips the northern coastal region. Many wells have dried up, forcing residents to seek water elsewhere. BPBD Cirebon has been distributing water since June, reaching over 1,200 households, with the city under an emergency preparedness status until 30 September.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:20 WIB
Latest Condition of Krakatau: Geological Agency Warns of Further Eruption Potential
Mount Anak Krakatau erupted again on the morning of 8 September 2026, with a seismic amplitude of 44 mm lasting 10 seconds, following the main eruption on 4 September that spewed lava and ash clouds, prompting airport closures. The Geological Agency says the volcano remains at Alert Level III with a recommended 3 km exclusion zone, but stresses the current eruption does not risk triggering a tsunami like the 2018 collapse. Residents affected by ashfall are advised to limit outdoor activities and wear masks and goggles, though mass evacuation is not necessary.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:19 WIB
Mount Anak Krakatau Erupts Again This Afternoon, Lasting 17 Seconds
Mount Anak Krakatau erupted for the fourth time on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, at 11.34 WIB, with the eruption recorded on a seismograph for 17 seconds. The Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) has urged the public not to approach within a 3 km radius of the active crater.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:18 WIB
Viral Brawl at Bekasi Mall Sparked by Employee Harassing Sales Promotion Girl
A fight involving around 30 workers broke out at the food court of Summarecon Mall Bekasi after a sales promotion girl accused a male colleague from a chips brand of repeatedly harassing her. Police said the dispute, which began as a workplace grievance, escalated into a physical altercation on Monday evening. Both parties later reached a peaceful agreement through mediation facilitated by mall management, and the matter was not pursued further with the police.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:18 WIB
Thousand Islands Regency Holds Maritime Festival to Attract Tourists
The Thousand Islands Regency Government will hold a Maritime Festival on 19-20 September 2026 to boost tourist visits to the island chain. The festival, featuring competitions for fishermen and tourists as well as mangrove planting and island clean-ups, aims to stimulate the local economy and encourage marine conservation.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:18 WIB
Video: Rising Oil Prices and the Energy Crisis Push Up Coal Prices
Indonesia's composite stock index climbed 0.64% to 6,662 in morning trade, with the rupiah holding at Rp17,605 per US dollar. Global oil prices heated up amid rising geopolitical risks, while gold prices surged and coal prices followed suit.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:17 WIB
At Yaqut's Trial, Former Religious Affairs Ministry Staff Reveal Hajj Acceleration Fee
A former registration section head at the Ministry of Religious Affairs told the Jakarta Corruption Court that special hajj organisers paid an 'acceleration fee' of USD 786,000 for the 2024 hajj season. The witness said the money passed through the hands of Gus Alex, former special staff to ex-Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, before some USD 700,000 was returned to organisers. Yaqut and three co-defendants stand accused of causing Rp 622 billion in state losses over the 2023-2024 additional hajj quota corruption case.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:15 WIB
International Literacy Day: Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Calls on Public to Revive Literacy Month
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Abdul Mu'ti has urged the public to revive Literacy Month in conjunction with International Literacy Day on 8 September. This year's theme, 'Literacy for Fellow Humans, the Universe and Prosperity', adapts UNESCO's theme. Officials stressed that success should be measured by real improvements in people's lives, not ceremonial celebrations.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:15 WIB
Father's Fight Uncovers Daughter's Killer Through Social Media Chats
The father of Mozza Axillia Gunarsa, a 17-year-old girl found dead a year after going missing, discovered the killer's identity by unlocking his daughter's tablet and reading her direct messages with Mahendra Very Dwi Anggara. The suspect had repeatedly invited Mozza to his boarding house in Candisari, Semarang, and she finally visited on 25 June 2025 after completing her university entrance exams, where she was allegedly murdered. The father said he had never met the suspect and was only shown his photograph by police.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:15 WIB
10 University Majors with the Highest Graduate Unemployment Rates
A US Federal Reserve report reveals significant differences in unemployment rates across university majors, with anthropology topping the list at 9.4%. Despite their popularity, STEM fields such as computer engineering and computer science also feature among the highest, as technology-sector layoffs and AI adoption reshape the labour market.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:13 WIB
Indonesian Products Draw Attention at Sabah International Expo 2026
Indonesian products, from batik and halal fabrics to coffee and Kalimantan delicacies, captured visitors' attention at the Sabah International Expo 2026 in Kota Kinabalu, held on 4–6 September. Indonesian businesses secured follow-up prospects with partners from Sabah, Brunei Darussalam and the Philippines, including franchise explorations and raw material supply deals. The Consulate General emphasised transforming Indonesia's geographic proximity to Sabah into concrete economic ties, with Indonesia slated to host the BIMP-EAGA trade and halal industry conference in 2027.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:13 WIB
Halim Air Base resumes flights after volcanic ash disruption
Flight operations at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base have returned to normal after a two-day closure caused by volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau, which posed serious risks to aircraft engines. Air Force aircraft will resume strategic missions, including delivering relief supplies to disaster-hit areas in East Nusa Tenggara. Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi confirmed that Soekarno-Hatta and several other affected airports also resumed operations following national aviation safety assessments.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:13 WIB
Understanding Mental Load: Freeing Mothers from Mental Exhaustion in Managing the Household
Mental load refers to the invisible cognitive burden of planning, organising and anticipating household needs, which research shows falls disproportionately on mothers. Academics found that mothers handle 71 per cent of mentally demanding household tasks, contributing to stress, sleep disruption and career setbacks. Experts suggest practical steps to share this burden more equitably between partners.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:12 WIB
Additional Train Services from Solo and Yogyakarta to Jakarta Today
KAI Daop 6 Yogyakarta has added two extra train services from Solo and Yogyakarta to Jakarta following flight disruptions caused by volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. The additional services comprise an executive-class train from Solo Balapan and a mixed executive/economy service from Yogyakarta station.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:12 WIB
Garuda Indonesia Resumes Flights to and From Jakarta
Garuda Indonesia has resumed flights to and from Jakarta following the reopening of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, which restarted operations after disruption from Anak Krakatau volcanic ash. Operations are normalising gradually from 8 September 2026, with safety assessments and aircraft airworthiness inspections conducted in coordination with authorities. The airport is projected to serve around 113,001 passengers across 896 flights on the day, with passengers advised to arrive three hours early and monitor official airline channels.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:12 WIB
12 Fire Points Hit Bogor Regency, Galuga Landfill Blaze Not Yet Extinguished
At least 12 fire locations were reported across Bogor Regency, West Java, with the largest blaze at farmland near the Galuga landfill in Cibungbulang still uncontrolled. Bogor Regent Rudy Susmanto visited the site and blamed prolonged drought, which has also triggered a clean water crisis in several areas.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:12 WIB
New Zealand Permits Two Psychiatrists to Use MDMA for PTSD Therapy
New Zealand's medicines regulator Medsafe has granted limited approval for two licensed psychiatrists to prescribe pharmaceutical-grade MDMA as part of psychotherapy for adult patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The approval comes with strict conditions and does not amount to general authorisation of MDMA as a medicine, with further research still required on safety and treatment protocols.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:11 WIB
Iran warns South Korea against military involvement in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has warned South Korea against any military involvement in operations launched by its allies in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning came after Seoul said it was reviewing options, including military measures, to support 'freedom of navigation' in the strait, amid ongoing tensions following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:11 WIB
Plenary Session Approves Population Administration Bill, with Broadcasting Bill Among DPR Initiatives
The DPR has formally designated four draft laws as House initiatives during a plenary session on 8 September, covering agrarian reform, broadcasting, population administration, and Aceh governance. Each bill will now be deliberated in its respective House committee, following submission of the government's problem inventory list and presidential letter.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:10 WIB
Tax Debt Settled, Tax Office Returns Seized Assets to Delinquent Taxpayer
The South Semarang Pratama Tax Office has lifted seizure orders and returned confiscated assets to a taxpayer who fully settled their tax arrears. The handover, carried out by Tax Bailiff Deny Nugroho, underscores the legal certainty provided by the Directorate General of Taxes to compliant taxpayers. The office emphasised that seizure is a last resort and that persuasive, humane communication remains central to its enforcement approach.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:10 WIB
Ministry of Finance to Take Over Whoosh Debt in Third Week of September
The Ministry of Finance is set to announce the takeover of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed rail (Whoosh) debt in mid-September, according to Dony Oskaria, head of the SOE Regulatory Agency and COO of BPI Danantara. The process has been finalised with Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, with two special mission vehicles under the ministry prepared to manage the debt, though details remain undisclosed.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:10 WIB
Daop 8 prepares 11,550 seats on Jakarta-bound services for Tuesday
PT Kereta Api Indonesia's Surabaya Operational Area 8 has prepared 11,554 seats across 21 Jakarta-bound trains, including two additional services, in response to travel demand following the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. The operator says it will continue to evaluate passenger needs and adjust capacity while prioritising safety and comfort.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:09 WIB
Broadcasting Bill approved as House of Representatives initiative
The Indonesian House of Representatives has approved the third amendment to Broadcasting Law No. 32 of 2002 as a DPR initiative bill, paving the way for further deliberation with the government. The bill expands the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) from nine to eleven commissioners and introduces provisions regulating digital over-the-top (OTT) media platforms.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:09 WIB
KAI Invites Public to Trace the Historic Kedungjati–Tuntang Railway Line in KAI Explore
PT Kereta Api Indonesia is hosting a KAI Explore event on 8–9 September to introduce the public to the historic Kedungjati–Tuntang line in Semarang Regency, Central Java. The line, opened in 1873 and built by NIS, forms part of Indonesia's 159-year railway history and connects to heritage tourism around the Ambarawa Railway Museum.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:08 WIB
After two-day closure, Soekarno Hatta Airport resumes operations
Soekarno Hatta Airport in Tangerang, Banten, has resumed operations after being closed for two days due to volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau. The reopening followed comprehensive inspections by airport authorities to ensure safety. Passengers were seen queuing at Terminal 2 to check in on 8 September 2026.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:07 WIB
One Step at a Time: Telkom (TLKM) Moves Closer Back to Its Core Business
State-owned telecommunications giant PT Telkom Indonesia is entering a new chapter through its TLKM30 transformation, streamlining business units to refocus on its core operations. President Director Dian Siswarini said a simpler TelkomGroup structure would reduce overlapping business and operational risks whilst allowing more focused allocation of capital and resources.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:07 WIB
Mount Anak Krakatau Erupts Again, Alert Status Maintained — Public Urged to Keep Away
Mount Anak Krakatau in Lampung erupted again on 8 September 2026, with the volcano remaining at Level III (Alert) status. The Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources has reiterated that residents, visitors and climbers must stay at least 3 km from the active crater. Officials stressed that the volcano's current dimensions differ from its pre-2018 state and do not carry the potential for a collapse large enough to trigger a tsunami.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:06 WIB
Restoring Governance to Prevent Forest and Land Fires
Maneger Nasution, a leader of the Indonesian Ombudsman, argues that recurring forest and land fires are fundamentally a governance failure rather than a mere natural phenomenon, citing WALHI data showing hundreds of thousands of hotspots concentrated in West and Central Kalimantan. Drawing on the concept of state-corporate crime and environmental justice, he urges comprehensive audits of fire prevention governance, systemic reviews of public services, accountability evaluations, integrated services for affected communities, and long-term ecosystem restoration.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:05 WIB
Deputy Police Chief Warns of Black September Protests, Orders Troops to Prevent Conflict
Deputy National Police Chief Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo has ordered his forces to prepare for protests linked to the 'Black September' issue, predicted to peak on 24 September 2026, coinciding with National Farmers' Day and the Semanggi II commemoration. Speaking at a disaster and social conflict readiness parade in Cikeas, Bogor, he stressed that officers must respect constitutional rights of expression while preventing escalation, including through early detection, cyber patrols against provocative narratives, and engagement with community and religious leaders.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:04 WIB
Middle East War Drags On: Iran Threatens to Bomb Arab Oil and Gas Sites
Iran has warned it will retaliate against any new American attack by targeting energy infrastructure across the Gulf, raising the risk to oil and gas facilities in Arab states allied with the United States. Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said the region's oil and gas production chains are 'extensive, accessible and open to attack', whilst officials also announced plans for new exclusion zones in the Gulf around the Strait of Hormuz.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:04 WIB
The Story of Kurniyawan N. Said: From Restaurant Waiter to Successful TikTok Creator
Kurniyawan N. Said, a high school graduate from North Maluku, overcame family scepticism and bullying to build a career as a professional content creator. After working as a waiter earning around Rp1 million a month, his fortunes changed during the 2020 pandemic when he became an official TikTok Indonesia creator. He now covers trending news and popular culture, and has used his success to build a house for his parents and fund his siblings' education.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:03 WIB
Brimob Polda Metro Jaya Secures Factory Fire Site in Lippo Cikarang
Personnel from the Mobile Brigade (Brimob) of the Polda Metro Jaya secured the site of a factory fire at PT Surya Lestari Sinar Makmur in the Delta Silicon 2 area of Lippo Cikarang, Bekasi Regency, West Java. Eight fire brigade units were deployed to extinguish the blaze, with police maintaining a security cordon through to the morning. Authorities have urged residents to stay away from the affected area and follow officers' instructions.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:03 WIB
Religious Affairs Minister: IGIC a moment to strengthen imams' role as diplomatic actors
Indonesia will host the International Grand Imam Conference (IGIC) 2026, which Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar says will strengthen the role of mosque imams as actors of world diplomacy. The conference will be held in Jakarta on 25-26 September and Palembang on 27-28 September 2026, with Deputy Foreign Minister Anis Matta proposing the inclusion of Arab imams, European Muslim communities and Al-Aqsha imams, as well as the Palestinian issue on the agenda.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:01 WIB
BNPB reports 1,730 natural disasters across Indonesia in 2026
Indonesia's disaster agency BNPB recorded 1,730 natural disasters nationwide up to 7 September, dominated by hydrometeorological events including 627 wildfires, 543 floods and 324 extreme weather incidents, alongside 13 major earthquakes and three volcanic eruptions. The disasters affected over 111,000 homes and damaged thousands of schools, health facilities and other public infrastructure across all 514 districts and cities. BNPB has approved a Rp1.12 trillion budget ceiling for 2027, including Rp126.24 billion for ongoing recovery efforts in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra following the 2025 floods and landslides.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:01 WIB
KPK Prosecutors Present Seized Range Rover and LEGO Star Wars as Evidence from Former Religious Affairs Ministry Staffer
KPK prosecutors displayed luxury goods—including Range Rover vehicles, designer handbags, LEGO Star Wars sets and diamond jewellery—at the corruption trial over the 2023-2024 additional hajj quota scandal. The items were seized from Ridwan Kurniawan, a former registration staffer at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, who suggested they may have been bought with proceeds from acceleration fees paid by special hajj pilgrimage organisers. Former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas and three co-defendants are accused of causing state losses of Rp622 billion.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:00 WIB
Minister urges NTT regions to optimize Rp200 billion quake funds
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian urged regional governments in East Nusa Tenggara to accelerate the realisation of Rp200 billion in emergency quake funds allocated by President Prabowo, with Rp40 billion going to the province and Rp20 billion each to eight districts. He noted that regions may use direct procurement during the emergency and that his ministry has deployed teams to help reach residents in isolated areas. Essential infrastructure such as roads, bridges, airports and telecommunications has largely been restored, while some 11,000 civil registration documents have been reissued to affected citizens.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:00 WIB
Sensation! 7 Foreign Soldiers Secretly Enter Jakarta by Parachute
On 8 September 1945, seven British officers led by Major A.G. Greenhalgh parachuted into Kemayoran, Jakarta, on a covert reconnaissance mission to assess the fledgling Indonesian Republic after the proclamation of independence. Their intelligence gathering paved the way for the Allied landing at Tanjung Priok aboard HMS Cumberland on 16 September 1945, which brought Dutch forces back into Indonesia and sparked popular resistance.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:00 WIB
AHY Seen as Ready to Contend in Presidential Election, Ganjar Points to Bigger Priorities
PDI-P executive Ganjar Pranowo responded to Golkar's Ahmad Doli Kurnia, who read Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono's recent political speech as a signal he is ready to contest the 2029 presidential election. Ganjar deflected the speculation, urging all elements of the nation to focus on mounting disasters such as the East Nusa Tenggara earthquake, floods in Aceh, forest fires and drought. Doli had earlier argued that AHY, as part of the governing coalition, should share responsibility for the country's current challenges.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:00 WIB
Opening Weaker, Rupiah Projected to Slightly Strengthen Today
The rupiah slipped 5 points to Rp17,645 per US dollar at Tuesday's opening, but Woori Saudara Bank analyst Rully Nova projects a slight strengthening as regional currencies improve, led by the Japanese yen. Speculation that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates has lifted the yen, whilst domestic concerns linger over a trade deficit driven by rising oil prices and import demand.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 12:00 WIB
One Effective Way Salahuddin Al-Ayyubi Maintained the Stability of the Ayyubid Dynasty
The iqta system under the Ayyubid Dynasty granted land revenue rights as a reward for military service, but did not confer hereditary ownership. Dr Ali Muhammad ash-Shallabi, Secretary-General of the World Union of Muslim Scholars, explains that recipients could only collect certain taxes for themselves and their soldiers, in exchange for defined civil and military duties. Salahuddin al-Ayyubi applied the system widely in Egypt, distributing lands to family members and military commanders.
Tue, 08 Sep 2026, 11:59 WIB
Puan asks authorities to investigate former forest-fire land immediately planted with oil palm
House of Representatives Speaker Puan Maharani has urged the authorities to investigate cases where land burnt in forest and land fires was immediately converted to oil palm plantations, an issue also highlighted by President Prabowo Subianto. The National Police have named 138 suspects over the fires, including 119 for deliberate burning and 19 for negligence, with eight corporations also facing legal proceedings.