Prabowo: Nature Must Be Preserved, No Arbitrary Tree Felling

President Prabowo Subianto has called on regional heads and government agencies to preserve and protect the environment, including by prohibiting the arbitrary felling of trees. Speaking at the inauguration of the revitalised Semarang Tawang Station on Thursday (30/7/2026), the President stated that natural beauty is a key attraction for foreign tourists visiting Indonesia. “What attracts tourists to our country? Our culture, the beauty of our land, the atmosphere of our nation,” he said. To boost tourism, Prabowo stressed that every district, city, and even sub-district must be kept clean, making waste management a priority for his administration. “Within one year, we must resolve the waste problem across all of Indonesia,” he stated. The President also insisted that all rivers and streams must be clean. “Nature must be preserved; trees must not be felled carelessly. If necessary, we should plant hundreds of millions of new trees. We must maintain aesthetics and beauty,” he said. He subsequently ordered governors, regents, mayors, and other government bodies to conserve the environment, concluding, “We must change the impression of Indonesia; it must be sustainable, beautiful, and green.”