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The document is a petition addressed to Japanese government officials, banks, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) regarding the Cirebon coal-fired power plant projects in Indonesia. The authors demand the immediate suspension of loan disbursements for Cirebon 2 (1,000 MW) and a responsible, rapid early retirement of Cirebon 1 (660 MW). They argue that these projects have caused severe damage to the livelihoods, health, and culture of local coastal communities, specifically affecting small-scale fishing and salt production. The petition highlights allegations of corruption, noting that a former Cirebon Regent was indicted by the KPK for receiving bribes from Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. and Cirebon Energi Prasarana (CEPR) to expedite permits for Cirebon 2. The authors criticize the use of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as an inadequate solution and call for a 'just' energy transition that includes environmental restoration and genuine community participation, rather than technical fixes like biomass co-firing.