Orangutan Remains Found on PT KAL Concession in West Kalimantan
What happened
The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry is investigating the discovery of a skull suspected to belong to a Bornean orangutan. The remains were recovered on October 8, 2026, in Ketapang Regency, West Kalimantan, inside a High Conservation Value area of a palm oil plantation managed by PT KAL. Director general of forestry law enforcement Nugroho emphasized that concession holders are legally obligated to maintain habitat integrity across their properties.
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Why it matters
The finding raises critical regulatory concerns regarding biodiversity protection within commercial plantations. Nugroho stated that every business actor whose activities overlap with wildlife habitat must be responsible for maintaining biodiversity protection in accordance with applicable regulations.
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Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Indonesia
island country in Southeast Asia and Oceania
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West Kalimantan
province of Indonesia
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Ketapang
regency in West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia
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Related events
- West Kalimantan is confirmed to be a province of Indonesia.
- Kalimantan is identified as a part of Indonesia, which is located on the island of Borneo.
- North Kayong is identified as a regency located within the province of West Kalimantan.
- Suharto's regime leased lands for concessions in Kalimantan, Indonesia.
- Wilmar International and Kencana Agri operate concession areas in East and North Kalimantan, Indonesia.