Jakarta, April 8 -- A unit of Indonesia's Arsari Tambang has reaffirmed its commitment to environmental protection after securing the government's highest sustainability rating, underscoring efforts to balance industrial growth with community welfare.

PT Mitra Stania Prima (MSP) received the PROPER Gold rating from the Environment Ministry, while Arsari Tambang President Director Aryo P. S. Djojohadikusumo was honored with the Green PROPER Leadership award, the company said on Tuesday.

The awards recognize MSP's top-tier environmental management, social innovation initiatives and performance that exceeds regulatory requirements under the government's PROPER evaluation system.

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