MANOKWARI \u2014 A member of the Regional Representative Council (DPD RI) from West Papua, Dr. Filep Wamafma, stated that various investments that have entered Papua to date have not provided tangible benefits for the welfare of local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, major investments such as PT Freeport in Timika, the BP Tangguh gas project in Teluk Bintuni, as well as oil palm plantations, have failed to significantly improve the living standards of Papuans.
The statement was made in response to President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s intention for Papua to be developed with oil palm plantations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Filep argued that existing investments tend to generate profits for companies while many Papuans remain below the poverty line. He emphasized that investments should serve the welfare of the people, not merely the interests of investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Filep also urged the President to listen to the aspirations of indigenous councils, church leaders, the Papuan People\u2019s Assembly (MRP), and regional representative institutions before promoting oil palm investments in Papua.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He noted that regional leaders are bound by principles of compliance with presidential directives, making it essential for the voices of indigenous communities to be heard directly so that policies truly reflect the needs of the people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He highlighted the environmental risks and disaster potential associated with oil palm plantations and reminded that land and agrarian conflicts in Papua remain unresolved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to Filep, Papua possesses many other development potentials, such as fisheries and sustainable agriculture, which are more suitable to the region\u2019s social and ecological conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Meanwhile, Eduard Orocomna, a member of the West Papua Papuan People\u2019s Assembly (MRP), warned local governments against indiscriminately accepting oil palm investments. He stated that the presence of oil palm companies in Teluk Bintuni for decades has not brought meaningful benefits to indigenous communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Eduard urged the Governor of West Papua and the Regent of Teluk Bintuni not to hastily sign permits for oil palm investments without public consent. He stressed that forcing such investments could trigger horizontal conflicts within local communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to him, any investment plan must go through proper socialization and obtain approval from indigenous communities to prevent future social, economic, and environmental problems.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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