PALMOILMAGAZINE, Gunung Mas – Legislators from Gunung Mas (Gumas) have expressed strong support for the Attorney’s efforts to enforce the law in the plantation sector, particularly regarding business rights that should align with permits. They emphasized that this enforcement is vital to ensure compliance and discipline among stakeholders who may violate permit regulations related to land use.
“We fully support the Attorney’s actions to enforce business rights, especially in holding stakeholders accountable for planting palm oil outside of their permitted areas,” said Nomi Aprilia, Vice Chairman of the Gumas Legislators, as quoted by Palmoilmagazine.com from Kalteng Today on Tuesday (29/10/2024). Nomi raised concerns that some palm oil plantation permits may not match the boundaries defined by business rights.
She stressed the importance of regional governments closely monitoring palm oil plantation permits to prevent large private companies from exceeding their permitted boundaries. “It’s crucial to have proper oversight. Technical agencies must understand and adhere to the standard operating procedures when issuing permits,” she added.
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The Attorney’s office in Gumas recently uncovered a corruption case involving palm oil business rights and permits, which resulted in a significant recovery of more than Rp 5 billion in state losses. Law enforcement in this area, she noted, is not only about protecting state assets but also fostering a responsible and sustainable business environment in the region’s plantation sector.
With the full supports from the Legislators, the regional government should reinforce the cooperation with the attorney to confirm that every party should do their business as the regulation, maintain the area governance, avoid every act that might deliver losses for the country and the people. (P2)
