People reported mass encroachment on protected forest areas in Regency Bener Meriah, Aceh, for potatoes and crops cultivation. Also mentioned that there is investor from Malaysia who formed a partnership with the government related to potatoes and crops market. This practice allegedly began in the last year involving local officials, security forces and horticulture entrepreneurs. Damaged land area is estimated to reach thousands of hectares includes sub-district Permata, Bener Kelipah, Hill and Weh Pesam.
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