Prabowo Instructs Indonesian Navy to Dismantle Sea Fence, Maritime Affairs Ministry Laments the Decision

4 hours ago 8

January 19, 2025 | 05:49 pm

Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) personnel and a number of fishermen on boats dismantle the illegal sea fence installed in the coastal area of Tanjung Pasir, Tangerang Regency, Banten, January 18, 2025. A total of six hundred TNI AL personnel and Tanjung Pasir fishermen dismantled the unauthorized sea fence with a target of completing it within ten days along 30.16 km. TEMPO/Martin Yogi Pardamean

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Special Staff of the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) Doni Ismanto Darwin said that the dismantling of the sea fence by the Indonesian Navy (TNI AL) was carried out without coordination with KKP. He regretted this because it had the potential to obscure the ongoing legal process.

"As emphasized by Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, the status of the sea fence in Tangerang has been sealed by KKP as evidence in the investigation process to reveal the party responsible for its construction," said Doni when contacted on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

However, Doni said that KKP respects the active role of the TNI AL in protecting Indonesia's marine resources. He also ensured that the investigation process would continue until the figure behind the mysterious sea fence builder was revealed even though the fences were now being dismantled little by little.

"The investigation process related to this case is ongoing, including the summons of parties suspected of being involved. KKP is working with law enforcement officers to ensure accountability and transparency in resolving this case," said Doni.

In the future, Doni hopes that the Indonesian Navy and all other stakeholders can communicate and work together better to maintain Indonesia's maritime sovereignty. "To ensure the sustainability of our marine resources."

Previously, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries sealed the sea fence in the waters of Tangerang Regency on Thursday, January 9, 2025. The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries gave the builders and owners of the fence 20 days to dismantle the buildings they had built themselves, while identifying the person responsible for this case.

However, in the midst of the identification process, on Saturday, January 18, 2025, the Indonesian Navy deployed 300 personnel and residents to dismantle the sea fence, and will continue until completion.

Head of the Indonesian Navy Information Service, First Admiral I Made Wira Hady, said that the dismantling of the 30.16-kilometer illegal sea fence was carried out on the orders of President Prabowo Subianto. "This task is a direct instruction from President Prabowo through TNI Commander General Agus Subiyanto to us," he said when contacted, Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Novali Panji Nugroho contributed to the writing of this article.

Editor’s Choice: Sea Fence Also Detected in Jakarta Near Reclamation Island

Click here to get the latest news updates from Tempo on Google News

PDIP Calls Prabowo-Megawati Meeting Plan a Moment of National Consolidation

34 menit lalu

PDIP Calls Prabowo-Megawati Meeting Plan a Moment of National Consolidation

PDIP says the meeting between President Prabowo Subianto & PDIP General Chair Megawati Soekarnoputri was a momentum for national consolidation

DPR Evaluates Prabowo Administration Ahead of 100-Day Milestone

16 jam lalu

DPR Evaluates Prabowo Administration Ahead of 100-Day Milestone

DPR Deputy Speaker praised the President for prioritizing key programs and ensuring budget efficiency.

President Prabowo Outlines Ambitious Plans Ahead of Administration's 100-Day Mark

16 jam lalu

President Prabowo Outlines Ambitious Plans Ahead of Administration's 100-Day Mark

The President highlighted several promises during the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Consolidation National Conference in Jakarta

President Prabowo Denies Plan to Halt Infrastructure Projects, Focuses on Privatization

19 jam lalu