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Indonesia Revokes Permits for 28 Companies Amid Environmental Crisis

1/22/2026

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Indonesia revoked permits for 28 resource companies tied to forest misuse linked to floods and landslides in northern Sumatra, killing over a thousand people in December.
The action affects operations across one million hectares, including mining and timber activities.
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said the government will enforce compliance among natural resource enterprises.
WALHI North Sumatra called for halting new permits in affected areas and sanctions to prevent environmental damage.

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Indonesia revoked permits for 28 resource companies tied to forest misuse linked to floods and landslides in northern Sumatra, killing over a thousand people in December.
The action affects operations across one million hectares, including mining and timber activities.
State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi said the government will enforce compliance among natural resource enterprises.
WALHI North Sumatra called for halting new permits in affected areas and sanctions to prevent environmental damage.