The Regent of Lingga Regency, Riau Islands Province recently traveled to China to promote the investment and construction of a smelter project by the Chinese-funded company PT Thiansan Alumina Indonesia, drawing public attention. He stated that the invitation was received in 2021 but delayed due to administrative procedures, and the trip was finally realized nearly four years later. During the visit, he led technical department officials to communicate with the company's management and convey local government demands. PT Thiansan Alumina Indonesia had considered investments in Kalimantan, Java, and other areas of Sumatra before ultimately selecting Dabo Singkep in Lingga Regency as the investment center. In early 2025, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry issued a construction permit for the smelter with an annual capacity of 2 million tons. The document explicitly outlines the cooperation obligations between PT Thiansan and the Indonesian Navy. The Regent plans to meet with the Minister of Defense to advance the collaboration. The project is expected to create 3,000 local jobs. The Regent emphasized its significance in reducing poverty and providing employment opportunities, calling it a new hope for regional development. He urged the public to cooperate and maintain regional stability to ensure the smooth construction of the project.
The Regent of Lingga Regency, Riau Islands Province recently traveled to China to promote the investment and construction of a smelter project by the Chinese-funded company PT Thiansan Alumina Indonesia, drawing public attention. He stated that the invitation was received in 2021 but delayed due to administrative procedures, and the trip was finally realized nearly four years later. During the visit, he led technical department officials to communicate with the company's management and convey local government demands. PT Thiansan Alumina Indonesia had considered investments in Kalimantan, Java, and other areas of Sumatra before ultimately selecting Dabo Singkep in Lingga Regency as the investment center. In early 2025, the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry issued a construction permit for the smelter with an annual capacity of 2 million tons. The document explicitly outlines the cooperation obligations between PT Thiansan and the Indonesian Navy. The Regent plans to meet with the Minister of Defense to advance the collaboration. The project is expected to create 3,000 local jobs. The Regent emphasized its significance in reducing poverty and providing employment opportunities, calling it a new hope for regional development. He urged the public to cooperate and maintain regional stability to ensure the smooth construction of the project.