Former Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights Highlights Illegal Mining in South Kalimantan, Causing Road Damage!
Former Deputy Minister of Law and Human Rights (2011-2014), Denny Indrayana, has highlighted illegal mining activities in South Kalimantan.
He revealed this in a post on his personal Instagram account. In his post, Denny mentioned the condition of roads in Gunung Ulin, Mataraman sub-district, Banjar Regency, South Kalimantan, which have been severely damaged due to mining activities.
“Mr. President @prabowo, @presidenrepublikindonesia, various task forces, it’s still about illegal mining that is rampant in South Kalimantan, this time in Mataraman sub-district, Banjar Regency. The roads for residents are already in such a bad state, and it’s still being ignored? Are eyes and hearts already blinded by money? Make it go viral!” Denny wrote, quoted from his personal Instagram account, quoted on Thursday (26/2/2026).
Previously, he had also highlighted mining activities in South Kalimantan. This is because the coal mine is located close to residential areas in Sungai Taib, Kotabaru Regency, South Kalimantan.
“How can there be a mining permit for coal so close to residential areas? The location of this video is precisely in the Sungai Taib area, Kotabaru, South Kalimantan, my birthplace,” Denny wrote, quoted from his Instagram account.
Denny believes that such mining activities are often allowed because they are allegedly coordinated. He also said that all elements, from authorities, NGOs, the media to local governments, seem to be silent about the issue.
In fact, according to the information he received, the port used for mining activities belongs to a state-owned enterprise (BUMD). According to him, this condition then makes residents live in fear due to the potential for environmental damage and threats of disasters such as landslides.
“Only the residents are worried because they are haunted by natural damage and the threat of landslides. Is there still law enforcement that can be expected, or has everything been bought with money?” he added.
(ven/wia)