Coordinating Maritime and Investment Affairs Minister Luhut Pandjaitan in his capacity as the chair of the Task Force for Palm Oil Governance Improvement and State Revenue Optimization revealed late last month the government’s plan to grant amnesties and legalize 3.3 million hectares of oil palm plantations, which a comprehensive investigative audit revealed as having been developed in forest areas.
Bold reform imperative after amnesty for shady palm oil plantations (Afrinaldi Zulhen)
