KPK Probes Forest Release in Kuansing, Minister Raja Juli Pledges Full Cooperation
Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni has affirmed the full support of the Ministry of Forestry for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in investigating alleged corruption involving the Regent of Kuantan Singingi (Kuansing). Minister Raja Antoni stated that the Ministry of Forestry is committed to supporting the law enforcement process and ensuring that forest governance is conducted transparently, accountably, and free from corrupt practices.
“Firstly, I read the news that the KPK has named the Kuansing Regent a suspect. I read that it was related to the buying and selling of positions, and then there is a case development regarding the process of releasing forest areas in Kuansing,” said Raja Juli at the Coordinating Ministry for Food on Thursday (2/7).
Raja Juli expressed his appreciation to the KPK for continuing to carry out its duties in eradicating corruption. He emphasised that efforts to strengthen forest governance are part of the directives from President Prabowo Subianto to all members of the Red and White Cabinet, including the Ministry of Forestry.
“First of all, I appreciate my colleagues at the KPK who continue to work to eradicate corruption. President Prabowo Subianto’s order is clear that all ministers, including me as Minister of Forestry, must continue to make improvements, forest governance that is transparent, accountable, free from bribery and corruption,” he said.
He confirmed that the Ministry of Forestry is open to the entire investigation process being conducted by the KPK. Raja Juli stated that he is ready to assist, whether with documents or testimony, if required by the KPK. “Therefore, I appreciate it, and at the same time, we from the ministry, myself, and all staff will be cooperative. If documents are needed, if we are required to be summoned, I will be summoned, God willing, we will fulfil it because this is in the context of eradicating corruption and improving our forestry sector,” he said.
Raja Juli reiterated that this commitment is a form of full support for anti-corruption efforts as well as an attempt to strengthen the forestry sector to be more professional, clean, and with integrity. He stressed that the Ministry of Forestry will respect all ongoing legal processes and will not hinder the work of investigators. “I emphasise once again, we appreciate the work of the KPK, we fully support it, and at the same time, we will be cooperative in all legal processes,” asserted Raja Juli.
Regarding a meeting with the Regent of Kuantan Singingi on 2 June 2026, which has also drawn attention, Raja Juli said he would provide an explanation if needed by the KPK. “We will explain later,” he said.