SGOn Pari Island, a small island off North Jakarta, local women are resisting a land claim by a private company, PT Bumi Pari Asri, which asserts ownership over most of the island. The women, organized under the Pari Island Women's Group, engage in environmental protection efforts such as mangrove planting and beach cleaning to safeguard their homes and communities. Founded in 2017 by Asmania, the group faces a broader dispute over land ownership, as the company claims 90% of the island through 62 freehold certificates and 14 right-to-build permits. While the company maintains that its land titles were legally obtained from the North Jakarta National Land Agency, the islanders and rights groups challenge the legitimacy of these documents. The situation is further complicated by concerns over climate change, with predictions that rising sea levels could submerge much of the island by 2050.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a balanced account of the conflict between the Pari Island Women's Group and PT Bumi Pari Asri, without overtly favoring either side. It includes perspectives from both the islanders and the company, citing statements from Slamet Huzaini of PT Bumi Pari Asri regarding the legal获
