Artha Graha Group talked about the news of Komodo National Park

Jakarta -Artha Graha Group Open Voices on media reports that connect the name Tomy Winata with a number of parties in the tourism development development plan in the Komodo National Park area. Artha Graha Group emphasized that they have never had business relations with political parties related to business development in the region by PT Komodo Wildlife Ecotourism (KWE). From the beginning, the Artha Graha group always maintains the principles of good corporate governance, professionalism and avoiding practices that can cause conflicts of interest, especially those involving political elements. “Our commitment in this region is based on efforts to maintain environmental sustainability, which is realized by habitathelic activities, waste management and waste, especially on the coast and the sea, environmental education for the community and tourists, oversight and protection of the area, as well as the involvement of local communities to participate in the preservation of Padar Island and its environment.” Bright Commissioner of Pt Kwe Erick Hartanto, in a written statement, Sunday (9/14/2025). Browse to continue the content related to the company mentioned in the news, PT Palma Hijau Cemerlang was indeed involved in the Artha Graha group involved in activities in the Komodo National Park area. But the main focus is not the development of a massive tourism business, but supports the conservation program through the agreement to strengthen the function of the area with the Komodo National Park Office. “We also need to manage that the design of the building spread in a number of reports is an old design of the previous driver. Currently, there is no new development plan on Padar Island. In fact, the old design is reviewed by considering the aspects of the conservation of the ecosystem and the aspirations of indigenous people around the Komodo National Park area,” Erick said. With regard to the issue mentioned by the involvement of officials in facilitating the licensing process, Artha Graha emphasized that all enterprise licensing was subpired in accordance with appropriate legal provisions without any intervention of any party. This is a testament to the Artha Graha group’s efforts to legitimate compliance, good management principles and appropriate international conservation standards. Thus, a number of information previously distributed did not fully reflect the data and facts in the field. Erick added that the Artha Graha group, through this elucidation, reaffirms its dedication to performing business activities transparent, ethical and aimed at sustainable development. “We regard criticism and views of indigenous peoples and general public as a very valuable input, because our most important principle is that sustainability is more important than expansion. Therefore, our real activities in the field are more focused on conservation actions, such as cleaning beaches, reducing plastic waste, planting trees with the community.” says Erick. Artha Graha Group believes that conservation can only work if done with all stakeholders, so that the benefits are real for the environment, the community and the sustainability of the Komodo National Park as a World Heritage Heritage. Check out the video “Commission VII here about the construction of villas on Padar Island”: (ANL/EGA)