Kijang Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
About Kijang
The town is famous for its bauxite mining, dating back to the Dutch colonial era when the mine was established and undertaken by the Nederland Indonesia Bauxite Exploitatie Maskapai (NIBEM). It was taken over by a state-owned mining company Aneka Tambang (Antam) after Indonesia became independent. Antam remained as the sole operator until the end of Suharto's Orde Baru era in late 1990s after which private companies were allowed to mine in line with the autonomous decentralisation campaign in the Reform Era. Antam abandoned its operation in late 2010 but is held responsible for replanting of the open areas left treeless. A monument to remember its presence in Kijang was built by Antam and was inaugurated by the Governor, whilst the private operators stay put.
Kijang Travel Guide Sections
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