Golkar: Pt Gag's mining permit in Raja Ampat published 2017, Onethical Serang Bahlil

Jakarta – Chairman of the Golkar faction at the Indonesian House of Assembly of the People, Melchias Markus Mekeng, said that the nickel mine permit for PT Gag Nickel (GN), which is a subsidiary of the various Tambang Red Plate Company (Antam), has been published since 2017. 2047, “Tuesday (6/10/2025) told reporters. of the negligence of other parties. Because Mr. Bahlil, as Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, is very responsible for the duties and responsibilities of the institutional he at this time, he said. Members of the House of Representatives Commission XI supports Bahlil’s steps to respond to the controversy that took place. He said Bahlil requested that mining activities should comply with the environmental impacts (Amdal) and environmental regulations. “The first step that responds greatly to the controversy of the nickel mining in Raja Ampat by suspending mining permits in Gag Island and several other islands after the protest of the community and accusations of violating the law must be supported and valued,” Mageleg said. MEng also gave several recommendations for the controversy that took place. First, according to him, there must be an extensive evaluation and audit of all permits, especially on small islands. Secondly, he continued, strengthening the supervision and involvement of indigenous peoples and local governments. “Third, if environmental risk exceeds the economic benefits, it is necessary to consider serious steps according to the appropriate law,” Mekeng said. “Fourth, rehabilitation and compensation, which must be determined, are used to restore the environment and support the economy of local communities, accompanied by public audits for its implementation,” he added. Menkeng said all elements should support the steps the government is taking to complete the controversy in Raja Ampat. He hopes that the process the government undertakes will then run transparent and accountable. “All elements must support and supervise the quick steps taken by the government, so that everything is transparent and accountable for the benefit of local, nation and state communities,” he added. (DWR/MAA) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here