The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has been urged to investigate allegations of exploration and mining carried out by PT Wana Kencana Mineral (WKM) in East Halmahera Regency, North Maluku, because it is suspected that the legality of the permit has not been clear.
The pressure was conveyed directly by the masses from the DKJ Student Executive Board Alliance (BEM DKJ) during a demonstration in front of the KPK's Red and White Building, Jalan Kuningan Persada Kav 4, Setiabudi, South Jakarta, Thursday, August 7.
Field coordinator, Aditya Irzam said, PT WKM is suspected of carrying out exploration and mining activities in areas where the legality of the permit is not yet clear.
"Currently we are witnessing a clear example of how big companies can walk around without heeding the laws and rights of the community," Aditya said in his oration on the command car.
According to Aditya, due to unlimited exploitation, Maluku with extraordinary natural and cultural wealth has actually become a victim of irresponsible business practices and weak supervision from the state.
"It's not just a matter of licensing for illegal mining problems, it's not just a case of licensing documents. This is a matter of justice, a matter of people's sovereignty over their land, and a matter of the future of the environment," said Aditya.
"When a company operates without the consent of the indigenous peoples and without an analysis of the impact of a transparent environment, what happens is the colonization of a new style," he continued.
For this reason, BEM DKJ asked law enforcement officials to act by conducting an investigation into PT WKM's activities.
"If there is a violation, then the legal process must run openly and firmly without compromise," said Aditya.
In this action, BEM DKJ carried various attributes of action, such as flags, and banners containing demands.
His claim is for the KPK to conduct an in-depth investigation and investigation into the activities of PT WKM, including tracing the legality of the licensing documents.
In addition, BEM DKJ requested that APH freeze all company operational activities until legal status and permit are declared clear and valid.
"Strict action is taken against the parties involved, including officials or officials suspected of ranking illegal mining activities. Urge APH to immediately examine the President Director of PT Wana Kencana Mineral. Investigate the state losses due to mining PT Wana Kencana Mineral," reads the demands in the banner.
In addition, BEM DKJ also demands that law enforcers do not turn a blind eye to the PT WKM permit scandal, restore the rights of indigenous peoples and guarantee protection for their managed areas.
"Involving civil society, academics, and the media is in the process of legal supervision so that the process is transparent and accountable," reads the final demand in the banner.
Previously, the DKJ BEM alliance had also held an action at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the National Police Headquarters, and the AGO on Friday, August 1, 2025. In their action last week they also reported allegations of illegal mining activities carried out by PT Wana Kencana Mineral in East Halmahera Regency, North Maluku Province.
Mass action also stormed the office of PT WKM as an alleged illegal mining protest.
One of the shareholders of PT. Wana Kencana Mineral (WKM) is suspected of being absent from the summons of investigators from the North Maluku Police Ditreskrimum. Investigators summoned a shareholder with the initials K related to the case of alleged sales of 90 thousand metric tons of theore.
"The absence of K raises question marks and slows the investigation process that is being carried out by the police. We are planning it," said Director of General Criminal Investigation (Dirreskrimum) of the North Maluku Police, Kombes Apple, I. Gede Putu Widyana when confirmed by reporters, Thursday, August 7.
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To note, around 90 thousand metric tons of nickel ore have been sold which initially belonged to PT Kemumuran Pertiwi Tambang (KPT). Before the IUP the company was revoked.
Then transferred to PT WKM based on the decision of the Supreme Court (MA). The ownership has the status of state assets after being confiscated by the court and handed over to the local government.
In addition to the sale of raw materials suspected of containing nickel, PT WKM is also said to be problematic in fulfilling the obligation to fund reclamation guarantees.
Since the operation of PT. WKM in 2018-2022, the North Maluku Provincial Government has issued a letter Number 340/5c./2018, concerning the Determination of Reclamation Guarantee for the 2018-2022 Production Operations Stage.
Therefore, through the North Maluku Provincial Energy and Mineral Resources Office in 2018, the reclamation guarantee was IDR 13,454,525,148. But the result was that PT. WKM only made one payment, namely in 2018 it was only IDR 124,120,000.
Previously, investigators from the North Maluku Regional Police Ditreskrimum had examined a number of witnesses including expert witnesses from the Forestry Service and the North Maluku Provincial Energy and Mineral Resources Service. Furthermore, investigators have also doubled to examine expert witnesses from the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia.
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