The conflict between Sebuku Iron Lateritic Ores (SILO), the parent company of three coal mining companies on Laut Island, South Kalimantan, and Multi Sarana Agro Mandiri (MSAM), which is owned by Andi Syamsuddin Arsyad alias Haji Isam, has been brewing since last year. It began when SILO accused MSAM of planting oil palms on its land.

The dispute has intensified because both sides are working with state authorities. MSAM asked the police to help g