PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA — Indonesia’s Task Force for Forest Area Enforcement (Satgas PKH) has begun collecting administrative fines from dozens of companies found operating illegally within forest areas. In its latest report, the task force revealed that 71 corporations—spanning the palm oil plantation and mining sectors—have been placed on its official billing list.
Satgas PKH spokesperson Barita Simanjuntak said the collection process has been underway since Monday (December 8, 2025). “As of today, enforcement has been carried out against 71 corporate entities, consisting of palm oil and mining companies,” he told reporters at the Attorney General’s Office in Jakarta.
Of the total, 49 are palm oil plantation companies required to pay combined fines amounting to IDR 9.4 trillion. Meanwhile, 22 illegal mining companies face significantly higher penalties, totaling around IDR 29.2 trillion.
“Based on estimates and calculations by the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP), 49 palm oil corporations are required to pay IDR 9.42 trillion, while 22 mining corporations are subject to fines of approximately IDR 29.2 trillion,” Barita said, as quoted by Palmoilmagazine.com from Kompas on Friday (December 12, 2025).
He explained that the fines were calculated by BPKP in line with the structure of Satgas PKH, which brings together 12 ministries and state institutions, including BPKP in its role as the government’s auditor.
Some Companies Have Paid
Among the 49 palm oil companies, all have been summoned by the task force, with 33 complying and attending the summons. To date, 15 companies have paid a total of around IDR 1.7 trillion, while five others have stated their readiness to settle their obligations. The remainder have either requested additional time or lodged formal objections.
A similar pattern has emerged in the mining sector. Of the 22 companies involved, 13 have appeared before the task force, with one company already paying IDR 500 billion. Nine companies are still awaiting their billing schedules, while one has filed an objection to the amount imposed.
Addressing the objections, Barita stressed that Satgas PKH remains open to dialogue and further verification. However, he underscored that safeguarding state rights remains the overriding priority.
“For corporations that submit objections, the task force provides room for dialogue. But as Satgas operates under strict regulatory provisions, the rights and obligations of the state remain central to the entire process,” he said.
Barita urged all companies involved to act cooperatively and promptly settle their administrative fines, emphasizing that effective forest governance depends on collective responsibility.
“Satgas expects all 71 corporations to cooperate and fulfill their obligations,” he concluded. (P2)
