Prabowo Warns Nickel Industry on Environmental Protection
President Prabowo Subianto urged companies in Indonesia's Weda Bay Industrial Area to prioritize environmental protection, including waste management, water quality, and air pollution, amidst the rapid expansion of the nickel and electric vehicle battery industries. He stressed responsibility towards future generations.
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