Jakarta, June 30 -- Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq affirmed that the government will comply with the Supreme Court (MA) ruling to improve air quality in Greater Jakarta, including by strengthening supervision of industrial areas.

"A while ago, the Supreme Court issued a final decision to the government to take concrete steps related to improving the air quality of Greater Jakarta," Nurofiq stated while reviewing the industrial area in Bekasi District, West Java, on Monday.

The minister noted that the MA ruling directs the Environment Ministry to guarantee air quality in Greater Jakarta through serious and measurable steps.

He emphasized that improving air quality is crucial, given its impact on the 34 million people living a...