DKI Provincial Government Impresses Administrative Sanctions To PT KCN Regarding Coal Dust Pollution In Marunda

Coal Dust in North Jakarta/IST

JAKARTA - The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has imposed administrative sanctions on PT Karya Citra Nusantara (KCN). PT KCN was proven to have polluted coal dust in loading and unloading activities which resulted in losses for the residents of Marunda, North Jakarta.

In giving the sanction, the port management company was ordered to improve its environmental management and not pollute the environment.

Head of the North Jakarta Environmental Agency, Achmad Hariadi explained, PT KCN was ordered to improve environmental management as many as 32 items.

In addition, PT KCN must also fulfill 31 other recommendation items contained in the Government Coercive Administrative Sanctions.

"It is hoped that by carrying out the sanctions properly according to the stipulated time period, the management of the environment will be better and not pollute the environment," Hariadi said in his statement, Tuesday, March 15.

Meanwhile, the Head of the DKI Jakarta Environmental Agency, Asep Kuswanto, emphasized that every business or activity must comply with laws and regulations and licensing requirements in the environmental sector.

"There are tiered sanctions for companies that do not manage the environment properly," said Asep. For information, Marunda residents have felt coal dust pollution since 2018. This coal dust often hits residential areas, schools, and even the RPTRA in Marunda.

In his findings, member of the PDIP faction of the DKI DPRD Jhonny Simanjuntak received a report that this problem has shown the health effects of Marunda residents, ranging from respiratory problems or ARI, skin diseases such as itching, to damage to the eyes.

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.