Indonesian government officials have implemented a project stoppage for a large tourism development which connects to U.S. President Donald Trump because of water management and environmental violations. A 3,000-hectare Lido City development led by Hary Tanoesoedibjo together with Trump Organization received criticism for creating sedimentation that diminished Lido Lake by half in size.
Special economic zone status for the project including resort facilities and golf courses and Trump Community development was awarded by Indonesian officials in 2023 providing tax benefits and expedited permit processes. Rainwater mismanagement detected by the Environment Ministry created environmental harm within this particular area. Ardyanto Nugroho at the ministry directed a declaration about environmental compliance enforcement stating that strict measures will be applied to violations of environmental standards.
Scientists have expressed concerns about the development project which exists around the biodiversity hotspot area of Gunung Gede Pangrango near Jakarta. The Javan leopard along with the silvery gibbon thrive here as endangered species while Java’s initial forest coverage stands at a mere 2%. Environmental activists positively received the government’s choice and pushed businesses to choose sustainability as their main focus for ecology. 
PT MNC Land rejected total blame for the lake’s sedimentation process while pointing to other site projects as the main cause. The ongoing suspension demonstrates how Indonesia’s tourism sector handles the ongoing dispute between building economic opportunities and safeguarding natural environments.
