[unofficial translation from Bahasa provided by the Business & Human Rights Centre]

"PT Stardust Estate Investment evicted land owned by the community without proper compensation" 27 October 2025

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PT Stardust Estate Investment (PT. SEI) as one of the motor for the nickel downstreaming industry in Indonesia, still keep its problems unresolved.

Askar, a resident of Bungintimbe village, East Petasia district, North Morowali District, was adversely affected by the mining activities.

One acre of his land with some buildings underneath it is being force-evicted by the company without proper compensation.

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On 27 May 2024, PT. SEI cleared building located in land owned by the communities with heavy equipment and dozens of security personnel without showing permits or any legal decision.

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After the land clearing activity, Askar was offered IDR 120 million as compensation which was considered inadequate, compare to any impact towards Askar and other community's member.

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