Indonesian News for Learners – June 8, 2025

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English Summary

Title: Indonesian Environment Ministry Shuts Down Nickel Mine in Raja Ampat
On June 8, 2025, Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment officially sealed the nickel mining operations of PT Anugerah Surya Pratama (PT ASP) in the Raja Ampat region, Southwest Papua.
Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq explained that the mine had caused significant coastal sedimentation, leading to cloudy waters. The ministry recorded 109.23 hectares of land being cleared for mining.
Due to environmental damage, legal action—including both criminal and civil lawsuits—will be taken against the company.
The Ministry also instructed the local government to re-evaluate PT ASP’s environmental permit.

Source: Kompas.com – June 8, 2025
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Hari Ini dalam Bahasa Indonesia

Judul Berita:

Kementerian Lingkungan Hidup Segel Tambang Nikel PT ASP di Raja Ampat
(The Ministry of Environment Seals PT ASP Nickel Mine in Raja Ampat)

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New Vocabulary and Example Sentences

1. menyegel = to seal / shut down
   Kementerian LH menyegel tambang nikel milik PT ASP.
   → The Environment Ministry sealed the nickel mine operated by PT ASP.
2. kekeruhan = turbidity / cloudiness
   Penambangan menyebabkan kekeruhan tinggi di pantai Raja Ampat.
   → Mining caused high turbidity on the Raja Ampat coast.
3. penegakan hukum = law enforcement / legal action
   Kementerian akan melakukan penegakan hukum terhadap perusahaan tersebut.
   → The Ministry will take legal action against the company.
4. persetujuan lingkungan = environmental approval / permit
   Persetujuan lingkungan PT ASP akan ditinjau kembali oleh pemerintah daerah.
   → PT ASP’s environmental permit will be re-evaluated by the local government.
5. kerusakan lingkungan = environmental damage
   Perusahaan harus bertanggung jawab atas kerusakan lingkungan yang terjadi.
   → The company must take responsibility for the environmental damage.

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Today’s Challenge

Use at least three of the new vocabulary words in a short paragraph in Indonesian.
Example:
“Karena kekeruhan di pantai, Kementerian LH menyegel tambang dan akan melakukan penegakan hukum atas kerusakan lingkungan yang terjadi.”
(“Due to coastal turbidity, the Ministry of Environment sealed the mine and will take legal action for the environmental damage.”)