Monday, June 9, 2025 – 01:46 WIB
Yakarta, alive – The controversy of nickel mining in Raja ampat cannot be separated from the context of the great government policy in the management of natural resources.
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In fact, the member of the Commission of the Chamber of Representatives XII Rusli Habibie said that the problem that was developed at this time was very likely to be used as a tool to attack the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia. Which is strengthening the governance of the mineral sector through royalty and currency policies (DHE).
“The emergence of this problem can be a form of reaction of groups that are not satisfied with the policies of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, especially with respect to the strengthening of the state income of the mining sector. Do not let us participate in the game whose purpose is only to tear down,” Rusli was summoned from his statement, Sunday, June 8, 2025.
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He explained that the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources is carrying out a difficult duty to main sector In the reform of the energy and mineral sectors. The royalty reform policy and the adjustment of the DHE rules have proven to have made national interests more protected, but this firm step also increases the resistance of the groups that have felt comfortable with the loose rules.
Boat boat through the tourist area of Piaynemo in Raja ampat
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- Antara/Akbar Nugroho Gumay
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“The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources not only carries out technical functions, but also carries the agenda of economic sovereignty. And that is what makes it the objective of the attacks of certain parts,” Rusli said.
In addition, it supports the temporary stop of the mining operations of PT Gag Nickel in Raja Ampat, which was announced directly by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources. According to him, the decision reflects alignments on the principle of precaution and sustainability, as well as an response to the aspirations of community and environmental groups.
“The government shows the severity of the management of this sector by continuing to listen to people’s voice. But we must also be aware that there is a framework that deliberately goes to give the direction of national policy,” he said.
Rusli stated that the acceleration of national development that the government was carrying out should not be disturbed by wrong narration maneuvers. The evaluation of the mine in Raja ampat, according to him, it is important to do objectively and professionally, but should not be used as a pretext to weaken the spirit of resource governance reform.
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“The government shows the severity of the management of this sector by continuing to listen to people’s voice. But we must also be aware that there is a framework that deliberately goes to give the direction of national policy,” he said.
