KPK Immediately Acts Illegal Logging Cases Losses State Trillions of Rupiah

By : Herry Barus And Aldo Bella Putra | Tuesday, April 03 2018 - 18:30 IWST

Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi KPK (Foto Ist)
Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi KPK (Foto Ist)

INDUSTRY.co.id - Palembang - Chairman of the National Rescue Team National Rescue Team KPK Prevention Division Dian Patria said, the state suffered trillions of dollars due to theft of timber by irresponsible people.

This is because the theft of his funds did not go to the state treasury, he said, during a coordination meeting with the ranks of the Government of South Sumatra Province in Palembang, Monday (2/4/2018)

He said, coupled with the "illegal logging" of land tax building did not enter the government.

The timber theft is expected to continue and should be prevented together, he said.

According to him, indeed prevention needs to be maximized because to increase local revenue.

Moreover, natural resources in Indonesia including South Sumatra are large enough that the potential must be excavated officially, he said.

In addition, there are much local revenue in the forestry, mining, plantation and marine sectors, he said.

Therefore, through this coordination meeting, it is expected that all parties can prevent the fraud, especially violating the rules, he said. In addition, according to him, the business license must be frozen if not qualified.

All of it is none other so that natural resources can be utilized for the common good.

Coordination meeting the discussion on the action plan of the natural resource sector together with the KPK was opened by Regional Secretary of South Sumatra Nasrun Umar.

News Comment

Today's Industry

Photo: Aris Nurjani/VOI

Rabu, 28 Februari 2024 - 12:47 WIB

Carsurin and NBRI Strengthen Strategic Alliance to Propel Indonesia’s EV Industry

PT Carsurin Tbk ("Carsurin") and the National Battery Research Institute ("NBRI") are pleased to announce the signing of a pivotal Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA), marking a significant advancement…

Beras (Foto/Rizki Meirino)

Rabu, 21 Februari 2024 - 08:43 WIB

Gov’t to Continue Disbursing Rice Assistance

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has ensured that the Government will continue rolling out the rice assistance program for low-income families. The President made the statement when handing…

Ilustrasi pabrik beras. (Foto: DetikFood)

Rabu, 21 Februari 2024 - 08:40 WIB

Bapanas Head Ensures Availability of Rice Stock Ahead of Ramadan

The National Food Agency (Bapanas) has ensured the availability of rice for the fasting month of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijri/2024 CE. “We believe that there is enough rice for the fasting…

Receives Chairman of Jababeka (KIJA), Menpora Dito Ready to Support the Development of Sports SEZs

Rabu, 21 Februari 2024 - 08:23 WIB

Receives Chairman of Jababeka (KIJA), Menpora Dito Ready to Support the Development of Sports SEZs

Chairman of PT Jababeka Tbk (KIJA), Setyono Djuandi Darmono met the Minister of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Indonesia (Menpora RI) Dito Ariotedjo at the Kemenpora RI Office, Senayan,…

The Indonesian Embassy in Cairo Receives Aid for Palestine

Senin, 19 Februari 2024 - 17:39 WIB

The Indonesian Embassy in Cairo Receives Aid for Palestine

The Indonesian Embassy in Cairo welcomes the Radjiman Wedyodiningrat Warship (RJW-992) which arrived at the Al Arish Port, North Sinai Province of Egypt at 8.00 A.M. Cairo local time (13/02).…