Prabowo urges quick action on mining activities in forest areas following permit review
Jakarta, Thekabrnews.com—President Prabowo Subianto ordered prompt action to handle mining activity in forest regions. He did so after receiving a full report on the review of mining permits from the...
Jakarta, Thekabrnews.com—President Prabowo Subianto ordered prompt action to handle mining activity in forest regions. He did so after receiving a full report on the review of mining permits from the administration.
The order was made during a meeting in the Istana Merdeka in Jakarta on Thursday, April 16. At the meeting, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia presented the findings of a review of mining business permits (IUP) around the country.
Bahlil told reporters after the conference that the government has completed evaluations on licenses in several sensitive categories. These categories include protected forests, conservation areas, and nature reserves.
“We have finished the examination of mining licenses in the forest zones, and the government will proceed with implementation right away,” Bahlil added.
The study is part of a broader push by the administration to ensure mining activities adhere to environmental standards. Moreover, it aims to prevent mining from endangering important ecosystems.
Authorities are preparing to act firmly against permits that violate environmental and legal standards. They are planning enforcement measures, including revoking permits and tightening oversight, to ensure stricter compliance.
The government signals its commitment to protect forest ecosystems while managing natural resource exploitation through this move.
The same meeting also discussed the follow-up of President Prabowo’s recent visit to Russia. “Indonesia is creating a precedent for Russia to establish long-term collaboration in the energy sector,” Bahlil said.
The possible partnership would involve energy supply arrangements and significant investments in Indonesia’s energy infrastructure, it said. Officials say the partnership will improve national energy security and attract foreign investment.
The government said beefing up international cooperation was a crucial part of Indonesia’s energy strategy. This is especially important in meeting rising domestic demand and accelerating infrastructure development.
Meanwhile, the authorities stressed the need for strict governance in the natural resources sector. It intends to ramp up enforcement against problematic mining activities to achieve sustainable development and protect forest ecosystems.
The policy orientation aligns with Indonesia’s overall objective to improve regulatory clarity, encourage responsible investment, and ensure environmental sustainability in the long term.
The quick implementation is underway. Furthermore, the government is anticipated to increase coordination among the appropriate agencies to ensure the measures are in place.
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