Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso said on Tuesday that the government will strengthen monitoring of inter-island coal and mineral trade through a new policy. According to regulations issued on November 1, the government will require cargo owners to provide cargo declarations and proof of payment of national revenue when transporting minerals and coal between islands. The regulations take effect 90 days from the date of publication.

Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso said on Tuesday that the government will strengthen monitoring of inter-island coal and mineral trade through a new policy. According to regulations issued on November 1, the government will require cargo owners to provide cargo declarations and proof of payment of national revenue when transporting minerals and coal between islands. The regulations take effect 90 days from the date of publication.