2) Raja Ampat: Forestry Ministry vows post-mining-ban crackdown
3) RI Govt focusing on anti-malaria efforts in Papua amid case spike
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1) More deaths reported in West Papua clashes
From Pacific Waves, 6:01 am today
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Further reports of civilian casualties are coming out of West Papua as clashes between Indonesia's military and the armed wing of the Free Papua Movement continue……….
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2) Raja Ampat: Forestry Ministry vows post-mining-ban crackdown
June 12, 2025 18:48 GMT+700
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Forestry has pledged to continue investigating mining issues centered in Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, following the annulment of mining business permits (IUPs) for four corporations operating in the region.
"The revocation of permits does not automatically annul other legal consequences, especially if serious violations are found," the ministry's Director General of Law Enforcement, Dwi Januanto Nugroho, remarked.
During a discussion followed online from Jakarta on Thursday, he emphasized that the ministry may pursue civil litigation, exploring legal avenues to file lawsuits over potential environmental degradation and to seek support for restoration efforts from those responsible.
Nugroho assured the public that the Forestry Ministry remains committed to taking all necessary action to protect Raja Ampat from activities that could harm the region’s reputation as a pristine tourist destination rich in biodiversity.
He also noted that several lawmakers from Commission IV of the House of Representatives (DPR) had reached out to the ministry to discuss the situation in Raja Ampat.
"We are fully committed to overseeing and addressing this matter," he emphasized.
Earlier, the government announced its decision to revoke the IUPs of four companies operating on small islands in Raja Ampat District: PT Anugerah Surya Pratama, PT Nurham, PT Mulia Raymond Perkasa, and PT Kawei Sejahtera Mining.
At a press conference held at the President's Office in Jakarta on Tuesday (June 10), State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi stated that President Prabowo Subianto made the decision during a ministerial meeting in Bogor, West Java, the previous day.
Meanwhile, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia explained that the revocations were based on findings that part of the companies' operational areas overlapped with the Raja Ampat Geopark.
However, it was reported that only three of the companies had begun mining activities in Raja Ampat, while PT Mulia Raymond Perkasa was still in the exploration stage.
Related news: Ministry cautions on sedimentation from Raja Ampat mining
Related news: Raja Ampat: Ministry plans PT GAG Nikel environment audit
"The revocation of permits does not automatically annul other legal consequences, especially if serious violations are found," the ministry's Director General of Law Enforcement, Dwi Januanto Nugroho, remarked.
During a discussion followed online from Jakarta on Thursday, he emphasized that the ministry may pursue civil litigation, exploring legal avenues to file lawsuits over potential environmental degradation and to seek support for restoration efforts from those responsible.
Nugroho assured the public that the Forestry Ministry remains committed to taking all necessary action to protect Raja Ampat from activities that could harm the region’s reputation as a pristine tourist destination rich in biodiversity.
He also noted that several lawmakers from Commission IV of the House of Representatives (DPR) had reached out to the ministry to discuss the situation in Raja Ampat.
"We are fully committed to overseeing and addressing this matter," he emphasized.
Earlier, the government announced its decision to revoke the IUPs of four companies operating on small islands in Raja Ampat District: PT Anugerah Surya Pratama, PT Nurham, PT Mulia Raymond Perkasa, and PT Kawei Sejahtera Mining.
At a press conference held at the President's Office in Jakarta on Tuesday (June 10), State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi stated that President Prabowo Subianto made the decision during a ministerial meeting in Bogor, West Java, the previous day.
Meanwhile, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia explained that the revocations were based on findings that part of the companies' operational areas overlapped with the Raja Ampat Geopark.
However, it was reported that only three of the companies had begun mining activities in Raja Ampat, while PT Mulia Raymond Perkasa was still in the exploration stage.
Related news: Ministry cautions on sedimentation from Raja Ampat mining
Related news: Raja Ampat: Ministry plans PT GAG Nikel environment audit
Translator: Prisca T, Tegar Nurfitra
Editor: Primayanti
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3) RI Govt focusing on anti-malaria efforts in Papua amid case spike
June 12, 2025 20:06 GMT+700
Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Ministry of Health is prioritizing efforts to eliminate malaria in Papua considering the high number of cases in the region.
Director of communicable disease at the ministry Ina Agustina Isturini told a press conference here on Thursday that 93 percent or 508,120 of the total malaria cases in Indonesia have been reported from Papuan provinces.
The ministry is taking several efforts to eliminate malaria in Papua, including incorporating malaria screening into the Free Health Screening (CKG) program.
“This (CKG) is one of the entry gates. We are providing more screenings,” she said.
The Ministry of Health has also increased the number of cadres tasked with conducting malaria tests and providing medicines to patients directly.
In addition, the ministry is working on environmental improvements and vector control in collaboration with the private sector.
Related news: Indonesia seeks collaborative boost for malaria elimination efforts
The environmental improvement efforts are aimed at changing or improving environmental conditions so that they do not support the breeding of malaria vectors, namely female Anopheles mosquitoes, and reducing contact between humans and mosquitoes.
The ministry will also collaborate with Papua New Guinea on eliminating malaria, considering that the country borders Papuan provinces.
The cooperation will be strengthened ahead of the Asia Pacific Leaders’ Summit on Malaria Elimination 2025 in Bali on June 16–17, which will be attended by the Health Minister of Papua New Guinea, Elias Kapavore.
During the meeting, the Ministry of Health will also strengthen the commitment of the governors of Papuan provinces and other regional heads to malaria elimination.
The summit is a regional platform aimed at accelerating the eradication of malaria in the Asia-Pacific.
Related news: Ministry targets 8 million malaria tests amid rising cases
Director of communicable disease at the ministry Ina Agustina Isturini told a press conference here on Thursday that 93 percent or 508,120 of the total malaria cases in Indonesia have been reported from Papuan provinces.
The ministry is taking several efforts to eliminate malaria in Papua, including incorporating malaria screening into the Free Health Screening (CKG) program.
“This (CKG) is one of the entry gates. We are providing more screenings,” she said.
The Ministry of Health has also increased the number of cadres tasked with conducting malaria tests and providing medicines to patients directly.
In addition, the ministry is working on environmental improvements and vector control in collaboration with the private sector.
Related news: Indonesia seeks collaborative boost for malaria elimination efforts
The environmental improvement efforts are aimed at changing or improving environmental conditions so that they do not support the breeding of malaria vectors, namely female Anopheles mosquitoes, and reducing contact between humans and mosquitoes.
The ministry will also collaborate with Papua New Guinea on eliminating malaria, considering that the country borders Papuan provinces.
The cooperation will be strengthened ahead of the Asia Pacific Leaders’ Summit on Malaria Elimination 2025 in Bali on June 16–17, which will be attended by the Health Minister of Papua New Guinea, Elias Kapavore.
During the meeting, the Ministry of Health will also strengthen the commitment of the governors of Papuan provinces and other regional heads to malaria elimination.
The summit is a regional platform aimed at accelerating the eradication of malaria in the Asia-Pacific.
Related news: Ministry targets 8 million malaria tests amid rising cases
Translator: Tri Meilani, Raka Adji
Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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