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South Sumatra land fire investigations

Overview

The Indonesian Ministry of Environment (KLH) launched an investigation into land fires in South Sumatra following field inspections conducted in mid-August 2026. The fires, located within and around the concessions of PT Bintang Harapan Palma in Ogan Komering Ilir, impacted approximately 457.85 hectares.

Authorities are currently reviewing the facts to determine if the company should face administrative, criminal, or civil sanctions. This investigation follows a 2023 incident involving the same company, which resulted in administrative sanctions and a civil lawsuit seeking Rp677 billion in damages for ecosystem destruction and smoke hazards.

Entities

North Sumatra · Attorney General's Office of Indonesia · SMK Negeri 1 Tapung Hulu · PT Total Bangun Persada Tbk · PT Bintang Harapan Palma

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    PT Toba Pulp Lestari faces land and environmental complaints

    Residents near PT Toba Pulp Lestari's North Sumatra concession report land conflicts and environmental damage amid a corruption investigation into the company's financial practices.

  2. 30 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 9 sources
    South Sumatra land fires trigger Ministry of Environment investigation

    Indonesia's Ministry of Environment is investigating land fires covering over 457 hectares within PT Bintang Harapan Palma's concessions in South Sumatra, potentially leading to legal sanctions.

Sources

globalcybernews.com · inponews.com · insight.kontan.co.id · jpnn.com · katadata.co.id · m.jpnn.com · mediaindonesia.com · prokalteng.jawapos.com · riaupos.co · tabengan.com