East Java HMI Highlights Alleged Land Monopoly in Sampang, Urges DPR Commission VI Evaluation
East Java — The Coordinating Body of the Islamic Students’ Association (BADKO HMI) of East Java has highlighted alleged monopolistic practices in the management of land owned by PT Garam in Sampang Regency.
The student organisation has asked that the matter be taken seriously, as it concerns the management of state assets, which must be carried out transparently, accountably and in accordance with applicable law.
The statement was issued by the Chairman of BADKO HMI East Java, M. Yusfan Firdaus, on Friday, 17 July 2026. According to him, if the allegations are proven, the situation would potentially contravene the principles of Good Corporate Governance (GCG).
Yusfan stressed that all processes for the utilisation and cooperation in managing PT Garam’s land must be conducted openly and provide equal opportunities to the public and to parties that meet the requirements under the regulations.
“We ask that the entire process of managing and cooperating in the utilisation of PT Garam’s land be carried out openly and fairly, and that the land be managed directly by PT Garam so that national salt self-sufficiency can be achieved,” said Yusfan.
According to him, transparency is one of the keys to preventing the emergence of alleged monopolistic practices or abuse of authority in the management of state-owned assets.
BADKO HMI East Java is also urging Commission VI of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) to exercise its oversight function over PT Garam by seeking clarification and explanations from the board of directors regarding the governance of land management in the Sampang area.
In addition, the organisation has requested a comprehensive evaluation should any suspected irregularities later be found in the management of the red-plate company’s assets.
“We ask Commission VI of the DPR RI to take firm steps through its oversight function. If there are violations or governance that does not comply with the rules, then an evaluation of the entire board of directors must be carried out based on objective and transparent audit results,” Yusfan asserted.
BADKO HMI considers the DPR RI’s oversight function to be crucial in ensuring that all of PT Garam’s activities comply with the principles of professionalism and accountability, and do not create inequality in the utilisation of state assets.
Separately, Yusfan also urged law enforcement officials and supervisory institutions with the relevant authority to conduct independent audits and investigations into the alleged monopoly.