TANJUNGPINANG - The Tanjung Uban Coast and Beach Guard Base (PLP) said that the oil spill polluted the coastal area in Tanjung Talok Village, Teluk Sasah Village, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands Province (Kepri).
Acting Head of the Tanjung Uban PLP Base, Alfaizul, reported from the local RT's statement, the oil spill was first seen on January 2, 2026, at around 07.00 WIB.
"The oil spill around the beach and accompanied by a pungent smell, to the point of disturbing the comfort of the surrounding residents," said Alfaizul in Bintan, Wednesday, January 7, reported by ANTARA.
He said he had sent the Tanjung Uban PLP Base Rescue Team to directly monitor the oil spill location in Teluk Sasah Village.
From the results of field monitoring, he said, oil spills still occurred at the scene although the volume had begun to decrease.
His party has not yet found out the source of the oil spill, which is suspected to be diesel. Coordination efforts have been carried out with relevant parties to find the origin of the oil spill.
"We and related stakeholders will formulate mitigation measures as well as handling oil pollution in Bintan waters, because the impact can harm coastal communities," said Alfaizul.
Similarly, the Head of the Teluk Sasah Village, Wahyudi, said that the oil spill had an impact on the economic activities of coastal residents, because their daily catch was also contaminated with oil, such as seaweed, clams, and crabs.
In addition, fishing gear such as nets and longline bubu are also dirty from the oil. The impact is that the fish are reluctant to approach because of the oil smell.
"Our hope is that the relevant government will immediately deal with the oil spill so that people's economic activities can return to normal, including finding the source of the oil," said Wahyudi.
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