Preventive measures are being implemented by the East OKU Police\nResort as part of efforts to support environmental stability, safeguard\nregional investments, and strengthen national economic resilience in the\nface of the potential 2026 dry season.<\/p>\n
East OKU Police Chief AKBP Adik Listiyono personally led the\ninspection on Tuesday, 12 May 2026. The inspection was carried out at\ntwo strategic plantation companies, namely PT Campang Tiga and PT Laju\nPerdana Indah (LPI).<\/p>\n
The activity was conducted to ensure that all plantation companies\nhave maximum readiness in detecting, responding to, and addressing\npotential land fires before entering the peak dry season. This\ninspection also represents the implementation of central government\ndirectives on permanent land fire control and the Indonesian National\nPolice\u2019s Precision Transformation policy in environmental\nprotection.<\/p>\n
During the inspection at the PT Campang Tiga area, the East OKU\nPolice Chief along with his team directly reviewed the readiness of 21\nwater reservoir points, which serve as the main source of fire\nsuppression supply in the event of a land fire. In addition, officers\nalso checked the condition of the monitoring tower, which functions as\nan early detection system for fire points in the plantation area.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, at PT Laju Perdana Indah, the inspection focused on the\noperational readiness of 16 fire engine units along with field operator\npersonnel. The team also evaluated the integration of the app-based\nmonitoring system from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry,\nSipongi, to ensure real-time and accurate hotspot monitoring.<\/p>\n
East OKU Police Chief AKBP Adik Listiyono emphasised that the\ncompanies\u2019 readiness to face karhutla threats is an important part of\nprotecting the community and the living environment.<\/p>\n
\u201cCompanies are required to have readiness in personnel, facilities,\nand measured handling patterns. Prevention is far more important than\naction after a fire occurs. Therefore, we ensure that all companies\ncomply with SOPs for land management without burning,\u201d said AKBP Adik\nListiyono to reporters on Wednesday (13\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n
According to him, this supervision also serves as a form of the\nIndonesian National Police\u2019s commitment to supporting the sustainability\nof the plantation sector as one of the pillars of the economy for the\ncommunity and the region in South Sumatra.<\/p>\n
The preventive steps taken by the police ranks together with the\ncompany are considered to have a strategic impact in curbing the risks\nof haze, public health disruptions, and potential economic losses due to\nlarge-scale land fires.<\/p>\n
Head of Public Relations of South Sumatra Regional Police Kombes Pol\nNandang Mu\u2019min Wijaya stated that Polda Sumsel continues to prioritise\npreemptive and preventive measures in karhutla control through direct\nfield supervision.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ensure that all ranks are present among the community and\nindustrial sectors to provide assistance and supervision in preventing\nland fires that can harm public and national interests. Karhutla\nprevention is a shared responsibility that requires synergy from all\nparties,\u201d said Kombes Pol Nandang Mu\u2019min Wijaya.<\/p>\n
The series of inspection activities ended around 20:00 WIB in a safe\nand conducive situation. Polda Sumsel ensures that karhutla readiness\nsupervision will continue to be carried out periodically to maintain\nsecurity stability, environmental conservation, and the sustainability\nof development in the South Sumatra region.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/south-sumatra-police-intensify-land-and-forest-fire-monitoring-in-east-oku-plantations-1778656147", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }