Hanoi, Jan. 19 -- Indonesia's government has filed lawsuits against six companies, seeking more than 4.8 trillion IDR (around 366 million USD) in damages, following deadly floods and landslides that claimed over 1,000 lives in Sumatra in 2025.
The companies are accused of causing environmental damage on more than 2,500 hectares, with lawsuits seeking both fines and the costs of ecosystem restoration. The cases were filed in courts in Jakarta and Medan (North Sumatra) on January 16.
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said the government firmly uphold "the principle of polluter pays," adding that "Any company getting profits by damaging the ecosystem must be held fully responsible for restoring it".
However, the ministry has not rel...