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| Protecting State Assets: Deputy Minister Emphasizes Strong Land Governance for BUMN to Ensure Business Security and Public Services. |
Jakarta — Land assets owned by State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) are not just numbers on a balance sheet. Behind every plot of land lies a major responsibility tied to business continuity and public service stability. This was the main point highlighted by Deputy Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Deputy Head of the National Land Agency, Ossy Dermawan, at the seminar “Harmonizing Land Governance and Legal Compliance in Managing and Addressing Land Asset Issues of Telkom Group,” held on Friday, November 28, 2025.
According to Ossy, strong land management is the foundation of securing state assets. “If land owned by a BUMN such as PT Telkom Indonesia is not properly protected, then the infrastructure and telecommunication services built on it also become vulnerable. Solid land governance is essential for maintaining stability in Indonesia’s digital and telecommunication sector,” he stated.
He explained that managing land assets goes far beyond administrative work—it is a critical strategy for preventing future business risks. Land disputes that escalate into legal cases can drain time, resources, and energy. The consequences are serious: disrupted operations, weakened public services, and damaged corporate reputation.
As an initial step, Ossy encouraged BUMN to conduct comprehensive mapping of all land assets. By applying data-driven and regulation-based mapping, companies can clearly understand their assets’ conditions, including legality status, physical possession, document completeness, potential conflicts, and economic value. Once assets are clearly mapped, management can be executed more strategically and effectively.
The next stage is to categorize assets based on urgency. Assets that already have strong legality should have their documents further strengthened. Assets without certification need to be prioritized for legal processing, while disputed assets require a defined strategy—either through litigation or non-litigation processes.
Ossy also emphasized that proper land governance and certification reflect corporate transparency, especially for public companies like Telkom. Managing and securing assets is a form of accountability to shareholders, the public, and the state.
“Land asset governance is more than a legal obligation—it represents professionalism and accountability within a corporation,” he concluded.