Prabowo Refuses to Review List of Companies to be Shut Down

Concerns Over Potential Conflicts of Interest

President Prabowo Subianto has made the unusual decision to refuse reviewing the list of companies facing shutdown due to regulatory violations ¹

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. During an official announcement at the Swasembada Beras event in Karawang, Prabowo expressed his concerns about potentially discovering friends or acquaintances among the companies being penalized.

Prabowo stated, "I don't want to read it because I don't want to be influenced if I find my friends in it" ¹

. This statement highlights the potential personal and political connections that could complicate the enforcement of regulations against non-compliant companies.

The companies in question are primarily those that have been caught in operations conducted by the Task Force for Forest Area Order (Satgas Penertiban Kawasan Hutan or Satgas PKH) ²

. The government's crackdown on these violations demonstrates a commitment to regulatory enforcement and environmental protection.

Implications of Prabowo's Decision

Prabowo's reluctance to review the list raises questions about the transparency and implementation of the government's plans to penalize non-compliant companies. While his concerns about conflicts of interest are valid, they also highlight the complex interplay between personal relationships and regulatory enforcement in Indonesia's business environment.

The decision has sparked discussions about the challenges faced by policymakers in balancing personal and professional responsibilities with their duty to enforce the law impartially.