Six Companies in Central Kalimantan (Kalteng) Have Their Licenses Suspended, Required to Restore Forest Ecosystems

Around 120 Cases Are Being Processed

Apart from imposing administrative sanctions, the Ministry of Forestry opens up the possibility of criminal treatment if evidence is found that meets the elements of a legal violation.

As of October 21 2026, according to Raja Juli Antoni, around 120 cases were being processed at his ministry. He has also coordinated with the National Police Chief to strengthen case handling. This coordination will continue with the National Police Criminal Investigation Agency.

The Minister of Forestry emphasized that enforcement of forest and land fires laws must reach all parties proven to have violated them, including corporations.

"Clear the President's orders that law enforcement must not only be sharp downwards but blunt upwards. It does not only affect small people, small farmers, but also corporations," he stressed.

The possibility of criminal proceedings still depends on finding evidence and fulfilling legal elements. Suspension of a license is an administrative action and does not in itself establish a company's criminal wrongdoing.

Prevention to Handling in the Field

The Ministry of Forestry stated that controlling forest and land fires is also carried out through prevention, monitoring and cross-sector coordination.

The involvement of Fire Care Communities, indigenous communities, forest farmer groups and volunteers has also been strengthened to support early detection and handling of fires in the field.