The Sahendaruman Protected Forest is under threat of destruction by a gold mining company. The forest is a source of water, a buffer against natural disasters, and the habitat of several endangered endemic bird species.

The gold mining license issued to Tambang Mas Sangihe for the Sangihe Islands Regency did not obtain the authorization of the ministry of marine affairs and fisheries. The mining endangers the small island ecosystem. Is it true a presidential campaign volunteer is involved?