Banda Aceh — The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (WALHI Aceh) held an audience with the Wali Nanggroe Aceh, His Excellency Tgk. Malik Mahmud Al Haythar, to finalize preparations for the seminar and workshop to be held in Sabang City at the end of April 2026.
The Head of Cooperation and Public Relations for Wali Nanggroe, Zulfikar Idris, stated that the meeting took place in Meuligoe Wali Nanggroe on Friday afternoon, April 17, 2026.
The audience was led by WALHI Aceh's Executive Director, Ahmad Shalihin, along with several administrators and members, namely Munawir Abdullah, Afiffuddin, Nisrina Nur Afifaf, and M. Dahlan.
The Wali Nanggroe was accompanied by Special Staff Dr. Muhammad Raviq.
Ahmad Shalihin explained that the meeting aimed to discuss plans for a workshop and invited the Wali Nanggroe (National Guardian) as the keynote speaker. The event will highlight strategic environmental issues in Aceh, including an evaluation of the Sabang Area Business Agency (BPKS), which has been in operation for approximately 26 years since its inauguration.
"In the upcoming workshop, we hope the Wali Nanggroe can provide a general overview of the current environmental conditions in Aceh, as well as a perspective on the existence of the Sabang BPKS over that period," said Ahmad Shalihin.
He added that the discussion was crucial for assessing the impact of policies and management of the Sabang area on environmental aspects and sustainable development.
In response, the Wali Nanggroe welcomed the planned event initiated by WALHI Aceh. He even expressed his commitment to supporting the discussion forum as a space for exchanging ideas on the future direction of environmental policy in Aceh.
"God willing, in principle, I am willing to make time for the meeting on April 28th," said the Wali Nanggroe.[]