Jakarta, Oct. 10 -- Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has announced strict requirements for companies importing scrap iron and steel to prevent radioactive contamination.

After attending a river cleanup activity here on Friday, Nurofiq said the ministry has formally requested related ministries and agencies to temporarily suspend scrap metal imports.

The halt will remain until industries comply with safety measures against radiation risks.

"We will issue import recommendations only if companies have installed Radiation Portal Monitoring and Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS). Once these systems are in place, we will consider approving scrap metal imports," he explained.

Additionally, companies must install Air Quali...