Yan Permenas Mandenas

Yan Permenas Mandenas is an Indonesian politician and member of the Gerindra Party, serving in the People's Representative Council (DPR) representing the Papua electoral district. He has been vocal about environmental issues, particularly regarding nickel mining operations in Raja Ampat, Papua Barat Daya. Mandenas has advocated for the evaluation and regulation of mining activities to protect the environment and the rights of local communities, highlighting concerns over illegal mining and potential corruption in permitting processes.