JakartaGlobe-Jan 20, 2026
President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the revocation of business licenses held by 28 forestry, mining, and plantation companies found to have violated regulations and caused environmental damage, a senior aide said on Tuesday. The move is part of the government’s response to devastating floods and landslides that struck three provinces on the island of Sumatra between November and December, with impacts continuing to be felt today. According to State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi Prasetyo, the companies include 22 forestry permit holders operating across approximately 1 million hectares of forest land, as well as six firms engaged in mining and plantation activities. He said the decision was conveyed during a limited cabinet meeting held online on Monday, involving several ministries and agencies as well as the Forest Area Enforcement Task Force. During the meeting, the task force presented the results of investigations into companies suspected of regulatory violations. The floods and landslides in Aceh, West Sumatra, and North Sumatra have killed at least 1,100 people and caused extensive damage to infrastructure, homes, and public facilities. Thousands of residents were forced to flee to temporary shelters, while many schools were closed for weeks due to building damage. Read more at: https://jakartaglobe.id/news/indonesia-revokes-permits-of-28-companies-after-sumatra-disasters#goog_rewarded
