Indonesia, April 10 -- Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said Indonesia has reduced open dumping at landfills to 69 percent in early 2026 from 99 percent in 2025, but must accelerate progress to meet its national target.

He said the government aims to further cut open dumping to 63.4 percent, requiring faster implementation of waste management reforms across regions.

"Eliminating open dumping at all final disposal sites, including in major cities, is essential for public and environmental safety," Hanif said during a visit to Banjarbaru, South Kalimantan, on Thursday.

He cited a recent landslide at the Bantargebang landfill in West Java that killed seven workers as evidence of the risks posed by poor waste management practices....