Bahlil: We Will Accompany Religious Organizations To Find Partners So They Don't Be Didibulin

JAKARTA - Investment Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Bahlil Lahadalia said the government would assist religious community organizations (ormas) in finding partners or partners to manage coal mines.

Bahlil said this assistance was a form of supervision carried out by the government after a special mining business permit (IUPK) was distributed to religious organizations.

"So once they look for partners for who is working together, we accompany them in negotiating, so they don't get involved," said Bahlil at the BKPM Office, Jakarta, Friday, June 7.

Bahlil revealed that the government actually provided two scenarios for mining management. First, religious organizations can do it themselves if they can. Second, if they are not able, partners will be found.

"So it must be fair, those who hold the IUP also get a good profit. Meanwhile, only those who work as market price contractors. So it's fair," he said.

On the other hand, Bahlil said that the IUP given to religious community organizations (ormas) could not be transferred.

"This IUP cannot be transferred, it's very strict, it's not easy. Because this IUP is held by the cooperatives of community organizations and cannot be moved away in any form," he said.

Bahlil ensured that the IUP distribution would be carried out properly and transparently. In fact, also without any conflict of interest.

"There should be no conflict of interest with the holder of the previous PKP2B permit, so there is no moral hazard here, and transparent," he said.

For your information, religious organizations can manage coal mines with a period of five years. This provision is contained in Government Regulation Number 25 of 2024. The regulation has been signed by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) on May 30, 2024.