BREAKING: PIK 2 Denies Involvement in Controversial 30km Coastal Wall in Banten
In a surprising turn of events, Pantai Indah Kapuk Dua (PIK 2), the sprawling development project in Tangerang, Banten, has broken its silence amidst mounting speculation that it is the builder and owner of a mysterious 30km-long coastal wall that has sparked recent controversy. The wall, erected in an area known for its thriving fishing communities, has raised eyebrows and questions about its purpose and origins.
PIK 2, a joint venture between Agung Sedayu Group (ASG) and Salim Group (SG), the parent company of Indofood, categorically denied any involvement in the construction of the wall. However, the project’s location within the strategic national development zone of PIK 2 has fueled rumors and accusations that it is behind the mysterious structure.
The coastal wall, which spans 30.16km, has displaced many local fishers and farmers, encroaching on the territories of 16 coastal villages across six districts. The local fishing community, numbering around 4,390 people, has been deeply affected, with fishers struggling to access their traditional fishing grounds. The Banten Provincial Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Office has expressed concern about the impact of the wall on local livelihoods.
In an unprecedented move, the Indonesian government has sealed off the controversial wall following President Prabowo Subianto’s orders. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) acted swiftly, citing the lack of a valid Coastal Area Utilization Licence (PKPRL) for the structure. The ministry has given the entity responsible a 20-day ultimatum to dismantle the wall, or face its demolition by government authorities.
As the controversy surrounding the coastal wall unfolds, PIK 2 maintains its innocence, stating that the project is not responsible for the structure’s construction. Meanwhile, local fishers and communities affected by the wall await answers and concrete solutions to the problems they face.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for updates.
(patrick_t/agung_g)
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