Legislature Reject Mining

KARIMUN, Detective - Exploitation or mining activities especially in the District Karimun recently received scrutiny from a number of elements Karimun Regency society. This was in line with the impact of mining itself, such as environmental damage they cause. However, keep in mind also that mining is also able to improve the welfare of the surrounding community. Not only about the quality of human life in the mining environment, the surroundings can also be well ordered, with the completeness of its infrastructure. In addition Mining can also be a main attraction for the region to attract investors to invest into the region. So no wonder that mining activities in the District of Karimun is one of the largest revenue contributor and became the first locomotive of development in this area.


But whatever the reason Parliament through a committee Karimun (A) the field of licensing firmly rejects the existence of mining in protected forest plan related to the re opening of PT Karimun Granite (KG) after a long period in operation. Information collected by detectives, PT Karimun Granite (KG) which is engaged in granite mine exploitation in the area of ​​Pasir Panjang, Meral Subdistrict will be back in operation, after the issuance of operating permits from local police Riau Islands Province, No. B/374 / VIII/2011/Ditreskrimum on dated August 5, 2011, signed by the Commissioner Drs Wibowo, as Director of Criminal general some time ago.

Chairman of Commission A of parliament Karimun told reporters emphatically said, rejected the plan of mining in protected forest areas Karimun. "We hope the Minister of Forestry has the same attitude with us, due to mining activities in protected forest areas likely to be a threat not only to people's lives, but also habitat and other ecosystems. We therefore reject the issuance of mining in protected forest areas" says Jamaluddin Sahari Karimun in the Parliament Building, Monday (10/10) ago.

Described, according to the mandate of Article 38 paragraph 3 of Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 41 Year 1999 regarding Forestry mention the use of forest areas for mining interests can only be done through the granting of loans made ​​by the Minister of Forestry, but it must be remembered granting permission from the minister was not for the open pit, he explained .

Jamaludin also said that illegal mining which flourished in the District of Karimun, should receive special attention from the government. The reason, the publication of the mining business license (IUP) in the District of Karimun allegedly not in accordance with applicable regulations, he said.

The information can be gathered this portal field, PT KG has sent a letter re the official opening of (operational) to the Department of Mines and Energy with the number of letters Karimun District ARS / bp: 6.16/HRD-097/11 dated August 8, 2011 and attach a letter of permission operations of the Riau Islands Police as a legal basis to operate again. However, it is also opposed by the Secretary of the Commission A DPRD Karimun Anwar Abu Bakr.

Anwar asserted, the authorities to re-evaluate on a number of mining activities in Karimun, "he said. It is said, a matter of urgency to do in Karimun is greening step back a number of former mining areas.

"Due to the rampant mining in Karimun significantly reduces the ability of forests as a water catchment area, the damage resulting from mining would be harmful to the preservation of the ecosystem, so we do not agree with the plan to use protected forest for mining activities," he said. Added, the mining activities in protected forest areas that are not as intended and is a criminal act. "The issuance of mining permits in protected forest areas must be in accordance with Law No. 41 of 1999, relating to it we hope that relevant agencies can look at the provisions of that legislation," he said.

Meanwhile, sources in the Department of Mines told the Post about the personality of PT KG Plan which will be operational again mention that everything, from the mining permit area (SIPD) as well as contract work is all done and issued by the central government, so that Karimun regency did not know. Region in this case just get a notification only, or copies, such as the letter of notification will be operational again PT KG, Distamben in the area only agency that receives a notification only, said the source who declined to mention his name.

Head of Public Relations Karimun regency Yosli ST is also a former Head of Mining Department of Mining at the time the confirmation of Riau Pos confirmed that an official letter from PT KG to operate the plan was to return to Distamben Karimun. Yet despite being in the center keputusananya Yosli words, the region also has the authority to make policy. "If PT KG wants to operate again surely there must be a recommendation from the region" he said. Jun M