MEDAN - North Sumatra (North Sumatra) Governor Bobby Nasution expressed full support for the decision to close the permits of 15 companies that were proven to have damaged the environment and were suspected of being the cause of various disasters in the North Sumatra region.
The policy is considered a decisive and important step to protect the sustainability of nature and the safety of the community.
Bobby Nasution emphasized that the North Sumatra Provincial Government was on the same line as the central government in efforts to enforce environmental laws. According to him, business activities should not only be oriented towards profit, but also should pay attention to ecological and social impacts.
"The North Sumatra Provincial Government strongly supports the closure of permits for companies that have been proven to damage the environment. This is an important lesson for all business actors not only to pursue profits, but also to maintain the sustainability of nature," said Bobby Nasution when giving his statement, Wednesday, January 21.
He emphasized that environmental damage not only impacts nature, but also leads to disasters that harm society broadly, both in terms of economy, society, and safety.
"If the environment is damaged, the ones who bear the impact are not only the government, but the community. Floods, landslides, and damage to ecosystems are real. Therefore, development must be balanced between the economy and the environment," he said.
Bobby also conveyed that the North Sumatra Provincial Government had recommended the closure of permits for companies that were proven to have violated the law. However, the final authority regarding the revocation of permits lies with the relevant ministries in the central government.
"The North Sumatra Provincial Government has made a recommendation for closure for companies that have been proven guilty. For the final decision, it is the authority of the ministry. We respect the existing processes and mechanisms," explained Bobby.
Regarding communication with companies whose permits were revoked, Bobby revealed that until now there has been no direct meeting or communication between the North Sumatra Provincial Government and the company. This is because the entire enforcement process is handed over to the ministry that has the authority.
"There has been no direct communication with these companies, because this decision is entirely handled by the relevant ministry," he said.
The North Sumatra Provincial Government hopes that this firm step can serve as a warning to all business actors to be more responsible in carrying out their activities. The government is also committed to continue to encourage sustainable development that does not sacrifice the environment and the future of the people of North Sumatra.
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