Indonesia Plans Industrial Supervision Roadmap to Fight Air Pollution

Jakarta's Air Pollution
Jakarta's Air Pollution
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Air pollution in Indonesia’s industrial zones is becoming increasingly alarming, with serious threats to the environment and public health. The government is taking a firm stance, aiming to break the cycle of environmental neglect by intensifying inspections and sealing non-compliant factories.

The Ministry of Environment is preparing an industrial supervision roadmap that will cover key areas such as Bekasi, Karawang, Tangerang, and other industrial hubs across Java Island. Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol Nurofiq emphasized that the ministry’s inspection efforts will not stop here.

“This step is not the end, but the beginning of stricter and more systematic supervision,” Hanif said in an official statement on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Recently, the ministry sealed two metal smelting factories in Serang Regency that were proven to be major air polluters. This decisive action shows the government’s serious and consistent approach in enforcing environmental law.

“The blue sky over Jabodetabek must become the new standard, not an exception,” Hanif stressed.

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One of the factories sealed was PT Jaya Abadi Steel, formerly known as Shiva Shakti Steel, located in Beberan Village, Ciruas. The factory operates a 150,000-ton-per-year iron smelter using an induction furnace. Authorities observed thick emissions being released in large volumes without proper control systems.

The second factory, PT Luckione Environment Science Indonesia, is located in the Modern Cikande Industrial Area. This metal smelting plant had already been recommended for legal action back in 2023, but the case was never pursued.

“On June 4, 2025, the ministry’s drone captured images of emissions from a chimney suspected of exceeding air quality standards. The inspection was deliberately conducted at night to demonstrate the government’s serious commitment to fair and thorough enforcement of environmental law,” Hanif explained.

Hanif made it clear that industrial violations that caused air pollution will not be tolerated. He underscored that monitoring must go beyond administrative procedures—it must be tangible and comprehensive. According to him, this is directly linked to the public’s right to clean air.

The sealing process also involved collecting air and waste samples for environmental forensic analysis. Authorities not only found emission violations but also uncovered illegal dumping of hazardous and toxic waste (B3).

“We need a fair and strong environmental monitoring ecosystem,” Hanif said. He also urged industries to transition to low-emission technology, affirming that clean air is a basic right.

“It’s time for Jabodetabek’s sky to turn blue again—not just on billboards, but with every breath the people take,” he concluded.