ASIATODAY.ID, JAKARTA – President of Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto has officially revoked the business permits of 28 companies found guilty of environmental violations, particularly activities contributing to floods in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The affected companies operate in forestry, mining, and plantation sectors.
“The President has decided to revoke the permits of 28 companies that were proven to violate regulations,” said Minister Prasetyo during the press conference.
This decision followed a Virtual Limited Meeting on January 19, 2026, led by President Prabowo, involving ministries, agencies, and the Forest Area Control Task Force. During the meeting, the task force presented its investigation reports on companies found guilty of environmental violations.
Two months after taking office, President Prabowo issued Presidential Regulation No. 5 of 2025, establishing the task force.
The task force conducts comprehensive audits of forestry, plantation, and mining businesses operating within national forest areas.
Within a year, task force successfully reclaimed 4.09 million hectares of illegal palm oil plantations inside forest areas, of which 900,000 hectares were restored as conservation forests, including 81,793 hectares in Tesso Nilo National Park, Riau, aiming to protect biodiversity and reduce the risk of hydrometeorological disasters.
Based on the audit report, the 28 companies whose permits were revoked are as follows:
22 Forest Utilization Companies (PBPH) – Natural Forests & Plantations:
Aceh (3 units)
PT Aceh Nusa Indrapuri
PT Rimba Timur Sentosa
PT Rimba Wawasan Permai
West Sumatra (6 units)
PT Minas Pagai Lumber
PT Biomass Andalan Energi
PT Bukit Raya Mudisa
PT Dhara Silva Lestari
PT Sukses Jaya Wood
PT Salaki Summa Sejahtera
North Sumatra (13 units)
PT Anugerah Rimba Makmur
PT Barumun Raya Padang Langkat
PT Gunung Raya Utama Timber
PT Hutan Barumun Perkasa
PT Multi Sibolga Timber
PT Panei Lika Sejahtera
PT Putra Lika Perkasa
PT Sinar Belantara Indah
PT Sumatera Riang Lestari
PT Sumatera Sylva Lestari
PT Tanaman Industri Lestari Simalungun
PT Teluk Nauli
PT Toba Pulp Lestari Tbk
6 Non-Forestry Companies:
Aceh (2 units)
PT Ika Bina Agro Wisesa
CV Rimba Jaya
North Sumatra (2 units)
PT Agincourt Resources
PT North Sumatra Hydro Energy
West Sumatra (2 units)
PT Perkebunan Pelalu Raya
PT Inang Sari
“This action is not merely administrative enforcement but also an effort to protect citizens from flood and landslide risks caused by deforestation,” Minister Prasetyo emphasized.
Present at the press conference were Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Minister of Agrarian Affairs/National Land Agency Nusron Wahid, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, Attorney General ST Burhanudin, Deputy Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces General Tandyo Budi Revita, and other senior officials. (AT Network)
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