Indonesian ministry shuts down four factories, will spray mist to reduce air pollution

Jakarta has consistently ranked among the 10 most polluted cities in the world since May. - PHOTO: AFP

JAKARTA (Jakarta Post/ANN): The Environment and Forestry Ministry has moved to shut down the operation of four companies alleged to be running activities that caused major pollution in the Greater Jakarta area.

The ministry’s law enforcement director-general Rasio Ridho Sani on Wednesday announced the decision with the order for the four companies to cease operation effective immediately.