There Is Coal Dust Pollution In Marunda, DKI Provincial Government Is Considered Not To Care About The Health Of Its Citizens

Photo of a resident's hand exposed to coal dust / special

JAKARTA - Member of Commission E of the DKI DPRD, Jhonny Simanjuntak, regrets the attitude of the DKI Provincial Government which seems to have neglected coal dust pollution in the Marunda area, North Jakarta.

Jhonny said that dust pollution originating from the Marunda Port area had occurred since 2018. Jhonny said, residents had reported to the local lurah to the mayor of North Jakarta.

However, until now residents have not received a solution for air pollution originating from the Port Business Entity (BUP) PT Karya Citra Nusantara (KCN).

"It is as if there is a process of neglecting the power of large corporations that negates the health factor of the residents. It is as if the DKI Provincial Government considers Marunda residents to be just numbers, not humans," said Jhonny when contacted by VOI, Monday, March 14.

Although PT KCN is a joint venture of a state-owned company with a private company, Jhonny said that it does not mean that the DKI Provincial Government can hand over responsibility to the central government. such as itching, to damage to the eyes.

"The provincial government should not only look at the port, the central government, but also the citizens. The provincial government has a responsibility to protect its citizens," said Jhonny.

Therefore, Jhonny demanded the DKI Provincial Government to act to stop the spread of coal dust, accompanied by an examination of the company regarding its environmental impact and the sanctions to be applied.

"I demand that the DKI Provincial Government immediately stop the spread of coal dust in Marunda. Don't let any more fly around. Then, there is an analysis or study of the Amdal from this company. If there is a violation, there must be sanctions," he said. he.