OIKN Tightens Controls on Illegal Mining and Land Trading in Nusantara

Jakarta: The Nusantara Capital Authority (OIKN) has stepped up efforts to curb illegal activities, including unlicensed mining and the trading of state-owned land and forest areas, in Indonesia’s new capital city of Nusantara (IKN), East Kalimantan.

“The authority is committed to ensuring that IKN develops as a lawful, safe, and sustainable city for future generations,” OIKN Secretary Bimo Adi said on Wednesday.

Throughout 2025, OIKN’s task force carried out public outreach and education programs, installed warning signs at vulnerable locations, and enforced regulations against various illegal activities across the IKN area.

Law enforcement actions targeted illegal community activities, traffic violations, unlicensed mining, and land-related offenses involving state-owned land and forest zones.

Adi said OIKN has also conducted evaluations and prepared joint work plans with relevant stakeholders to further strengthen controls in 2026.

“These evaluations aim to ensure that IKN’s development aligns with principles of good governance, sustainability, and legal certainty,” he said.

In 2026, OIKN plans to roll out strategic measures, including boundary data collection and validation, intensified patrols and enforcement, continuous public education, and capacity building for task force personnel.

“Comprehensive protection of the IKN area from illegal activities is essential to safeguard the future of the capital,” Adi added.