NORTH LOMBOK – The West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Provincial Government has acted swiftly in response to public complaints regarding suspected marine pollution in the Sambik Elen waters, North Lombok Regency. Following up on the reports, NTB Governor H. Lalu Muhamad Iqbal directly instructed the Head of the NTB Environment and Forestry Agency (DLHK) and the NTB Marine Affairs and Fisheries Agency (DKP) to take immediate action in the field.
The firm directive was issued by the Governor after the 81st Indonesian Independence Day Ceremony on Monday (17/8/2026). Starting Tuesday (18/8/2026), a joint team is scheduled to conduct an objective verification focusing on four key areas.
Strategic Audit: Focus of Joint Team Supervision
| Supervision Focus | Target & Field Verification |
|---|---|
| 1. Source Material | Identifying the exact source of the material/foam reported by local residents. |
| 2. Permits & Spatial Planning | Verifying operational compliance with existing permits and spatial planning regulations. |
| 3. Waste Management | Inspecting the wastewater management systems operating around the area. |
| 4. Water Quality | Conducting factual water quality testing on-site. |
*Source: NTB Provincial Government (Processed Data)
Spokesperson for the NTB Provincial Government, Dr. H. Ahsanul Khalik, emphasized that the regional government will not rush to premature conclusions. However, strict sanctions and measures will be immediately enforced should environmental violations be proven.
The NTB Provincial Government reaffirmed its commitment that investment and regional economic growth must proceed in harmony with environmental conservation and public well-being.
