Stories from Pontianak · Indonesia

Hajj processions were released by the West Kalimantan Provincial Religious Department's Muhajir Rinians. Muslimnis for Hajj in Batam stated that the procession would be released at a ceremony by the Mayor of Pontianak.

Deforestation is being practiced in the Indonesian province of Borneo. Janang Palanongkai of Wali highlighted these concerns during a recent event. The NGO Walhi stated that approximately 41,000 hectares of forest were converted into coal, gold, and nickel concessions last year. The organization described the government's commitment to energy transition and climate justice as a serious threat. This follows reports regarding the impact of concessions in Kalimantan. Mining activities are identified as a driver of planetary-scale deforestation and toxic runoff into waterways and oceans. The source noted that such environmental impacts occurred in Brazil in 2015 and 2019. Mining exploration is currently concentrating on specific zones in Quebec, Canada. A new mining company has commenced drilling and forest clearing operations in the Anjou region near Saint-Élie-du-Caxton.