Prabowo Subianto Focuses on Natural Resource Control in Cabinet Meeting
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Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto convened a high-level meeting of the Red and White Cabinet on Sunday, November 23, 2025, to address critical issues surrounding the nation’s natural resources and combat illegal activities within the forestry and mining sectors. The meeting, held at the President’s residence in Hambalang, Bogor Regency, signals a renewed commitment to enforcing state control over Indonesia’s wealth as outlined in the 1945 Constitution.
Key Attendees and Strategic Focus
The meeting brought together key figures from the Indonesian government, including Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, Minister of State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi, Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, Attorney General ST Burhanuddin, National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, and TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto. Discussions centered on four primary strategic agendas, as reported by the Cabinet Secretariat’s official Instagram account.
Addressing Illegal Activities and Strengthening Control
The core of the meeting revolved around strengthening Indonesia’s control over its vital natural resources. Specific areas of focus included:
- The progress and future plans of the Forest Area Control Task Force.
- Enhanced oversight of mining areas throughout the archipelago.
- The implementation of legal consequences for violations and illegal operations in both forestry and mining.
- Strategies for accessing and regulating previously inaccessible areas exploited by illegal actors.
“President Prabowo emphasized his commitment to carry out the mandate of Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution that ‘Earth and water and the natural resources contained therein are controlled by the state and used for the greatest prosperity of the people’,” stated a communication from the Cabinet Secretariat.
Upholding Constitutional Mandates
The President’s emphasis on Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution underscores the government’s intention to prioritize national interests in the management of Indonesia’s abundant natural resources. This commitment suggests a potential shift towards greater state intervention and stricter enforcement of regulations within these sectors. The meeting’s outcome signals a firm resolve to ensure that the exploitation of Indonesia’s natural wealth benefits all citizens, rather than a select few.
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The focus on previously inaccessible illegal areas suggests a new level of determination to tackle long-standing challenges in resource management and law enforcement. This comprehensive approach, involving key security and legal officials, indicates a coordinated effort to safeguard Indonesia’s natural heritage and promote sustainable development.
