Singapore has passed a law that will allow it to prosecute Indonesian citizens involved in the burning of peatlands and forests. (Reuters Photo/Edgar Su)

Jakarta. National Police chief Gen. Tito Karnavian said Singapore has passed a law that will allow it to prosecute Indonesian citizens involved in the burning of peatlands and forests.

"This is a serious problem for the people of Riau, and also for the reputation of Indonesians," Tito said in Pekanbaru, Riau, on Tuesday (30/08), as reported by Antara news agency.

Last week, both Malaysia and Singapore offered assistance to handle the wildfires in Indonesia.

According to the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), this year's peatland and forest fire handling is much better than last year due to collaborative efforts by the central and regional governments in preventing and mitigating wildfires in eight provinces.