SORONG - The People's Representative Council (DPR) of Southwest Papua Province will conduct a direct investigation into Raja Ampat Regency following allegations of damage to natural ecosystems due to the activities of nickel mining companies operating in the region.
Deputy Chairman II of the Southwest Papua House of Representatives, Fredrik Marlisa, said investigative steps were taken to directly ascertain conditions in the field regarding the impact of mining on the environment.
"We can't just hear. We have to go down and see firsthand what the conditions are like, then followed by other concrete efforts," said Fredrik in Sorong, Antara, Tuesday, May 20.
Fredrik emphasized that his party rejects all forms of exploration and exploitation activities that damage the natural ecosystem in Raja Ampat, an area known for its high marine biodiversity and is a world tourism icon.
"In the near future we will visit Raja Ampat and start with an investigation there," he said.
He added that every mining company operating in Raja Ampat must comply with applicable regulations and regulations, including environmental protection obligations.
"Because we have just been inaugurated, we can only carry out the supervisory function from now on. After returning from the agenda in Jakarta, we immediately visited a number of areas including Raja Ampat," he said.
The Southwest Papua DPR will also coordinate with the Raja Ampat Regency Government to ensure that environmental damage management measures run seriously and integrated.
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"The Raja Ampat government must seriously address this issue. Don't leave it alone because the impact will have a direct impact on the community," he said.
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