Indonesia's government stopped 28 companies. It is also taking companies to court. This is because of bad floods and landslides. The government says these companies hurt nature.
The floods were in November 2024. Many people died. Many Tapanuli orangutans also died. Scientists said this was bad for orangutans. The government looked at the companies. They stopped permits for mining and logging. This also includes farms and a big power project.
One company stopped is Martabe goldmine. Its work stopped in December. The company agrees with the government. The government is also suing six companies. They want money for the damage. The government thinks these companies hurt nature. This made the floods worse.
The Batang Toru area is important. It has many animals and plants. The Tapanuli orangutan lives there. People watched this area for a long time. The floods made people look at the companies. The government wants to stop future problems.
Many nature groups are happy. This is good news. The ecosystem needed this. The government is taking strong actions. They are stopping companies and suing them. This shows they care about nature. It also shows companies must be careful. This is good for the future.