Bojong plant and compensation

Bojong plant and compensation

From Koran Tempo

State Minister for the Environment Rachmat Witoelar has said opposition to the integrated waste processing plant in Bojong, Cileungsi, Bogor, is due to a lack of communication with local people regarding the facility.

He suggested that the Jakarta regional administration, the plant management company, the Bogor council and the local community meet to discuss the issue.

I agree with the minister's suggestion, but as far as the company's business is concerned, which involves corporate profit, the case should be solved not only by reaching certain agreements but also by providing compensation to the community.

For residents, pollution-free guarantees and other such things are not enough. What they need is compensation because life is hard for them and the cost of living keeps getting higher.

Without such compensation, it will be impossible to bring peace back to the area. Showing it appreciates and understands the people's concerns and wishes by providing compensation is more important than the amount of money itself.

SOEWARNO PAWIROREDJO Tangerang, Banten