Sanctions Against Riau Andalan
The government revoked its approval for Sukanto Tanoto’s company workplan to utilize its forest products. The company has a history of violating regulations.
October 23, 2017
The government should not hesitate in taking actionsagainst Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP), a subsidiary of Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings Limited (APRIL). For years, Riau Andalan and APRIL's other subsidiaries have repeatedly broken many environmental and forestry regulations.
The relation between the company which is owned by one of Indonesia's richest men, Sukanto Tanoto, and the government, including the environment and for
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