PRESIDENT Prabowo Subianto is said to have ordered the removal of the sea fence in the waters of Tangerang Regency, Banten. The reason is that the sea fence has caused controversy and harmed fishermen.
“He ordered it to be revoked,” said the Secretary-General (Sekjen) of Gerindra, Ahmad Muzani, at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday (1/16).
The Head of State also urged a thorough investigation into the establishment of the sea fence. Prabowo also instructed that a temporary sealing be carried out.
“He (Prabowo) has agreed to the sea fence, first it was sealed,” said Muzani.
Previously, the coastal community of Tangerang Regency was stirred by the presence of a sea fence. The reason is that the bamboo fence is suspected to stretch up to 30.16 kilometers, covering six sub-districts and 16 villages in Tangerang Regency.
The emergence of the bamboo fence has made the fishermen around Karang Serang, Sukadiri District, Tangerang Regency, worried about their livelihoods. In addition to blocking access for the fishermen, the fence has also wiped out the fish in the area where the bamboo stands.
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