KLH Closes 2 Companies In Tangerang That Are Environmentally Polluting

JAKARTA - The Ministry of Environment (KLH) has closed two companies for smelting iron and steel in the Jatiuwung area, Tangerang City, Banten, because they were proven to have polluted the environment and violated the rules, namely that there was no control of the exhaust gas.

"We have closed it because we were proven to have polluted the environment from the iron and B3 smelting process carried out," said Environment Minister (LH) Hanif Faisol Nurofiq during a working visit related to Car Free Day (CFD) activities and the inauguration of the Blue Sky Task Force and the launch of the Movement to Restore Our Blue Sky in Tangerang City, Saturday, August 9 reported by ANTARA.

He said the two companies were currently in the process of being investigated and the KLHakan provided assistance so that the sanctions imposed were in accordance with the rules. Moreover, the business carried out is not accompanied by a permit.

KLH, he continued, is very firm on companies that are proven to have committed environmental pollution in order to be an example for others to always follow the rules.

Not only that, KLH has also deployed a team to other regions in conducting surveillance to follow up on restless public reports.

"While we are given the trust by the President, we make the best use of it to provide the best for the community. So we invite the Tangerang City Environment Agency (DLH) to actively monitor and take action," he said.

Then regarding the results of supervision of decree emission tests in the Jatake industrial area conducted by KLH over the past week, Minister Hanif said he would get a report next week.

After that, his party will submit a follow-up if there are findings, including the Tangerang City Blue Sky Task Force to take action.

"To the Blue Sky Task Force, never be afraid. Take firm action if it is proven to violate. The Ministry of Environment is ready to provide assistance," he said.

Tangerang Mayor Sahrudin said the supervision activities of fossil fuel industries had been prepared to be held from September to December 2025.

"This activity includes inspections of factories or industries that still use fossil fuels, to ensure compliance with emission standards and encourage the transition to more environmentally friendly energy," he said.