Jakarta, June 8 -- Member of Commission XII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) Mukhtarudin expressed his appreciation for the firm action carried out by government ministries in responding to the nickel mining issues in Gag Island, Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua.

According to him, the decision of the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry to temporarily suspending mining permits on Gag Island and conducting a thorough field inspection showed an attitude that was relevant to the governance of national resources.

"It shows the state's courage in protecting the environment and indigenous peoples And when the Environment Ministry imposed sanctions on four mining companies, we see a strong signal that there is no tolerance for viol...