17 companies in Riau failed in preventing forest fires, an audit reveals

Jakarta, Ekuatorial — A national joint team announced that 17 companies in Riau did not comply to regulations causing massive forest and land fires, in Jakarta, on Friday (10/10). The National Joint Team on Company Compliance conducted an audit towards six districts/cities, — Bengkalis, Siak, Indragiri Hilir, Dumai city, Rokan Hilir, Meranti islands — and […]

Polda Kalteng Tetapkan 110 Tersangka Pembakar Lahan

Palangka Raya, Ekuatorial – Kepolisian Daerah (Polda) Kalimantan Tengah (Kalteng) menetapkan 110 orang sebagai tersangka pembakar hutan dan lahan. Sebanyak 106 tersangka dari 14 Kabupaten di Kalteng telah diamankan hingga Jumat (10/10). “Total ada 100 lebih tersangka pembakar lahan yang sudah diamankan. Semuanya saat ini sudah menjalani proses hukum, baik pidana dan perdata,”kata Kepala Polda […]

More economic sanctions for corporate crimes, expert says

Jakarta, Ekuatorial – After a disappointing verdict on Malaysian company over forest fires in Riau, law expert said on Monday (15/9) there should be different approach to punish crimes done by corporations, mainly targeting on their business profits instead of seeking mere compensation or prison time. “Companies are institutions seeking for profits. And, to have […]