Jakarta, June 6 -- In a decisive stand against extractive industries, the people of Raja Ampat have reaffirmed their commitment to preserving their islands as a world-renowned tourist destination, Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardana said.

Minister Wardhana revealed that after discussions with local residents and indigenous communities, there was overwhelming rejection of any efforts to expand nickel mining in the region.

"They emphasized that the ecosystem and identity of Raja Ampat must be maintained as a tourist area, not turned into an extractive industry area," Wardana in a statement on Thursday.

During a visit by the Tourism Ministry and the House of Representatives (DPR) from May 28 to June 1, 2025, the Raja Ampat community ...