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Deal #3605 Version #62456
Indonesia
Created at
2013-04-25
Last update
2020-12-14
Last full update
2023-02-12
Recognition status of community land tenure
Recognition status of community land tenure
Community traditional or customary rights not recognized by government
Comment on recognition status of community land tenure
The Lamandau Regency Government was deemed indecisive and allowed PT SHS to continue operating in the disputed area even after a community action asked the company not to operate, especially on disputed land.
Presence of land conflicts
Presence of land conflicts
Yes
Comment on presence of land conflicts
In May 2018, , a number of representatives came to the Central Jakarta Police Criminal Investigation Building, reporting allegations of legal violations by PT Gemareksa Mekarsari and PT Satria Hupasarana (SHS) referring to illegal forest cultivation, grabbing of ex-transmigrant lands, and fraudulent partnerships with plasma farmers whose plasma land is considered the company's core land.
In 2018, Central Kalimantan Governor has received a report regarding a land dispute between PT Satria Hupasarana (SHS) and the people of Bukit Raya Village, Menthobi Raya District. After going through several hearings and appeals to cassation, until the issuance of the Supreme Court decision, the decision was not immediately executed.
Promised or received compensation
Promised compensation (e.g. for damages or resettlements)
PT Gemareksa Mekarsari had remaining production arrears to the cooperative from May to Nov 2018 (with arrears from several periods). These are related to the livelihoods of members of the nine cooperatives which reaches 8461 people.
Materialized benefits for local communities
Materialized benefits for local communities
Education, Other
Comment on materialized benefits for local communities
In the company, there are facilities and infrastructure for the prevention of Covid 19 so that employees understand the importance of preventing the spread of Covid-19 in the company environment.
2 female students received scholarships from PT. Satria Hupasarana on September 2020.