MPs Support President's Evaluation of Problematic Mining Permits in Forest Areas
Jakarta, VIVA – Member of Commission XII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Jamaludin Malik, has expressed full support for the directive from the President of the Republic of Indonesia to conduct a thorough evaluation of Mining Business Permits (IUP), including the revocation of problematic IUPs, particularly those located in protected forest areas and conservation zones.
According to Jamaludin, the President’s directive demonstrates the state’s strong commitment to reforming the governance of the national mining sector to make it more orderly, transparent, and sustainable.
“The President’s step to revoke problematic IUPs, especially those in protected forest areas, is a firm action that needs to be supported collectively. This is important to ensure that mining activities remain within the legal framework and do not damage the environment,” Jamaludin stated in a written release on Friday, 10 April 2026.
The Golkar Party politician assessed that the arrangement of IUPs represents an important momentum to resolve various permitting issues that have persisted, including aspects of legality, spatial planning compliance, and adherence to environmental regulations.
Jamaludin also conveyed his support for the swift actions of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources in following up on the President’s directive through a comprehensive evaluation of IUPs, including those in forest areas. According to him, this reflects the government’s seriousness in comprehensively improving the governance of the minerals and coal sector.
“The steps taken by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources show the government’s commitment to reorganising mining permits to be more accountable and provide legal certainty for all business actors,” he said.
Furthermore, he emphasised that the regulation of problematic IUPs will also have a positive impact on improving the quality of investment in the mining sector, as only compliant business actors with good performance will be able to continue operations.
In addition, Jamaludin stressed the importance of synchronising IUPs with the Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) to keep minerals and coal production controlled, support price stability, and optimise state revenues.
As a partner to the government, Commission XII of the DPR RI will continue to carry out its oversight function to ensure that the evaluation and regulation process of IUPs runs in accordance with statutory regulations and provides the maximum benefit for the state and society.