GSR plans to invest in Aceh Besar's mining resources

Aceh Besar Regent Muharram Idris received a visit from Malaysian company Geo Solution Resources (GSR) at the Aceh Besar Handricraft Council (Dekranasda) Building in Gampong Gani, Ingin Jaya District, Aceh Besar Regency on May 6, 2025.

"We will support the investment if it can benefit the local community and the Aceh Besar Regency Government, in this case increasing the locally-generated revenue (PAD)," said Muharram.

Investments entering Aceh Besar, he said, must at least help create jobs.

"Because the most important thing is the prosperity of the community. If it does not benefit the community, the government certainly cannot cooperate," he said.

Meanwhile, GSR Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ahmad Nizam explained is a geology and engineering consulting company based in Malaysia that was founded in 1994. The company provides geological exploration, geotechnics, hydrogeology, geophysics, soil investigation, GIS, engineering geology, and geotourism services.

He expressed GSR's interest in Aceh Besar Regency's mining potential, adding that the regency has very promising mineral wealth to be developed professionally based on the results of GSR's initial study on the region.

"Based on our study, Aceh Besar Regency has very large natural resource reserves - especially mining and mineral materials. We are here to get a direct picture from the Regent regarding the direction of investment policy, and what needs to be prepared if we decide to invest here," said Ahmad.

He also hopes that the first meeting will have optimal results.

"Hopefully, the Aceh Besar Regency Government can provide support so that the program we bring with us can run smoothly and have a positive impact on the local community," Ahmad concluded.