Headline: Mystery Sea Wall in Banten: Indonesian ministry seals 30km Structure amid Fishing Disruption
Subheadline: Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, acting on presidential orders, seals controversial 30km sea wall in Banten, impacting local fishermen.
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The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has sealed a mysterious 30km-long sea wall in the Tangerang Regency of Banten, Indonesia, following presidential orders. The structure has been causing concern among local fishermen and has gone viral on social media.
Directorial General of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries supervision, Pung Nugroho Saksono, confirmed that the sealing was ordered by President Prabowo Subianto and directed by Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono. The operation was led by Saksono himself, who stated, "The President has instructed us. We are here to seal this structure because it has been disturbing the public and has gone viral."
The controversy arises from suspicions that the sea wall does not have the necessary basic permit for sea space utilization (PKPRL). Additionally, it is interfering with local fishermen’s livelihoods. "After investigating, we found that this sea wall does not have PKPRL. It’s causing inconvenience to the local fishermen," Saksono noted.
KKP has given a 20-day ultimatum for the sea wall’s removal. If not adhered to, the ministry will proceed to dismantle it. They are also investigating the responsible parties behind the construction.
The sea wall, spanning 30.16km, has encroached upon the coastal areas of 16 villages across six districts in Tangerang. The region is home to around 3,888 fishermen and 502 aquaculture farmers. The local government and central authorities have expressed that they are unaware of the owner of this illegal sea wall.
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