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Hanif Faisol Nurofiq

Hanif Faisol Nurofiq

Minister of Environment (Indonesia)

Appears in 2 stories

Notable Quotes

Paraphrased: Nurofiq said environmental restoration requires a holistic landscape approach and did not rule out criminal proceedings if violations are found.([en.antaranews.com](https://en.antaranews.com/news/395347/indonesia-suspends-firms-in-batang-toru-after-deadly-floods?utm_source=openai))

"The Batang Toru and Garoga River Basins are vital ecological and social areas that must be protected," Nurofiq said when announcing the suspensions.([en.antaranews.com](https://en.antaranews.com/news/395347/indonesia-suspends-firms-in-batang-toru-after-deadly-floods?utm_source=openai))

Stories

Sumatra’s megaflood: cyclone Senyar, deforestation, and a $3.1 billion rebuild

Built World

Has suspended operations of key firms in Batang Toru for environmental audits after the floods

In late November 2025, Cyclone Senyar struck Sumatra, unleashing days of extreme rainfall that triggered catastrophic floods and landslides in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. The disaster killed at least 950 people, left 274 missing, injured thousands, and displaced about a million people—one of Southeast Asia's deadliest recent climate disasters.

Updated 6 days ago

Sumatra’s megafloods expose years of deforestation and corporate risk-taking

Built World

Confirmed suspension of four companies in Batang Toru watershed; overseeing environmental audits

In late November 2025, Cyclone Senyar dumped extreme rainfall on Sumatra, unleashing floods and landslides across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra. By January 4, 2026, authorities reported at least 1,177 deaths, 165 missing, and more than 3.3 million people affected, with around 1.1 million displaced across 52 cities and regencies.

Updated 6 days ago