Environment Minister Reveals Poor Air and Water Quality in Jabodetabek to Business Community

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has affirmed his commitment to conducting strict monitoring of all business activities that could degrade environmental quality, particularly air and surface water in the Jabodetabek region. According to him, the trend of declining air quality in this area is increasingly concerning. “From today onwards, we will closely monitor all business units contributing to the decline in air quality, especially in heavily agglomerated areas like Jabodetabek. Every day, air quality is declining, whether weekly, monthly, or yearly,” Hanif stated at the 2025 PROPER Environmental Awards event on Tuesday (7/4/2026). In addition to air quality, surface water conditions are also deteriorating. Hanif revealed that at least 13 major rivers in Jabodetabek are currently in a moderately to heavily polluted status, indicating the need for serious attention from all parties. “Our surface water quality is not very good either. Almost all 13 major rivers in Jabodetabek are in a moderately to heavily polluted condition,” he said. The decline in environmental quality not only affects air and water but also leads to reduced land cover and declining biodiversity. Hanif emphasised the importance of cooperation from all parties, including companies, in preserving the environment. He also appreciated companies that have committed to environmental protection through good environmental management programmes. The blue predicate award, according to Hanif, reflects companies’ serious efforts in fulfilling RKL-RPL requirements, which contribute to environmental resilience. “Thank you to the companies receiving the green or blue predicates. Your efforts are extraordinary and serve as a real example for improving our environmental quality,” Hanif concluded.