JAKARTA, Kompas – Inter-island trade in Indonesia integrated with local economic potentials must be worked on. The efforts are not only related with infrastructure improvement but also with local economy development and isolated area opening. Indonesia for Global Justice (IGJ) Executive Director, M. Riza Damanik, on Tuesday (12/30) in Jakarta said inter-island connectivity is an…
Belitung, Kompas – Traditional fishermen in Tanjung Balai, Asahan, North Sumatra detained a Malaysian fishing vessel having 70-GT capacity in Malacca Strait. When it was detained, the allegedly illegal fishing vessel was capturing fishes. Tanjung Balai Indonesian Traditional Fisherman Association (KNTI) Secretary, Dahli Sirait, said on Tuesday (12/30) that the foreign vessel was detained by…
Jakarta, Kompas – President Joko Widodo’s efforts to revive Indonesia’s power as a maritime axis is appreciated by many elements. However, until the end of 2014, the spirit tends to be considered only from economic, not from cultural point of view. Historian, JJ Rizal, said maritime values must be understood deeper, not only in economic…
The government focuses national defense in maritime sector. This decision is taken since most of Indonesia’s area is covered by water. “We need facilities to secure waters and maritime transportation from western to eastern region,” said Defense Minister, Ryamizard Ryacudu after closed cabinet meeting about defense on Tuesday (12/30) in Jakarta. Maritime defense development is…