Indonesia Revokes Operating Permits for 28 Companies Following Regional Flooding
The Indonesian government revoked permits for 28 companies after environmental violations led to floods. The move affects one million hectares in Northern Sumatra.
The government of Indonesia 
IDannounced on Tuesday the revocation of operating permits for 28 companies operating within the forestry, plantation, and mining sectors. Presidential spokesperson Prasetyo Hadi prasetyo hadiconfirmed during a press conference on January 20, 2026, that the enforcement action involves concessions covering a total area of one million hectares, which is equivalent to approximately 2.47 million acres.
IDannounced on Tuesday the revocation of operating permits for 28 companies operating within the forestry, plantation, and mining sectors. Presidential spokesperson Prasetyo Hadi prasetyo hadiconfirmed during a press conference on January 20, 2026, that the enforcement action involves concessions covering a total area of one million hectares, which is equivalent to approximately 2.47 million acres.
