InfoSAWIT, SAMPIT – Community leader Yunan Nasution from Sampit expressed his support for the Attorney General's efforts to investigate several officials in Central Kalimantan regarding palm oil plantation licensing and forest area release for oil palm cultivation. He highlighted the licensing issues that are often poorly communicated to the public, leading to conflicts between companies and local residents.

"I believe that the licensing for opening palm oil plantations in Sampit has not been fully socialized to stakeholders, especially the community. As a result, disputes often arise between companies and residents who have managed the land for generations. Companies have obtained licenses from the central to local levels, while the community only has customary legal status," he told InfoSAWIT via WhatsApp on Monday (February 10, 2025).

Yunan added that the community often faces lengthy and complex legal processes when disputes arise with companies over land. "When land issues occur on company plantations, the community is advised to pursue legal channels. However, many residents are reluctant due to the lengthy process and the uncertainty of their rights being recognized by the law," he added.

As a commitment to fair and transparent law enforcement, Yunan expressed his willingness to provide data related to the licensing process of plantations in Sampit to the Attorney General. "I have no personal interests in this matter. I am just concerned about the numerous unresolved conflicts between the community and companies, which have even resulted in casualties in the struggle for their land rights."

According to him, support for law enforcement is crucial to ensure that the legal process runs smoothly and transparently. "I hope the law is enforced fairly, targeting not only small communities but also large companies and officials involved in licensing irregularities," he asserted. (T2)