Investigation into 30 Km Coastal Fence Case in Tangerang: Latest Update & Community Hope
In a recent development, Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development (Menko Infra) Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) expressed his hope that the issue of coastal fencing in the waters of Tangerang Regency could be swiftly resolved. He emphasized that the 30-kilometer coastal fence case falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP). “It is beyond our jurisdiction, but of course we are following up on it. The Ministry of Maritime Affairs (KKP) is currently conducting an investigation with various parties, including local governments, and hopefully, we can get to the bottom of this soon,” he stated in Semarang on Saturday (1/11/2025).
At present, he mentioned that Menko Infra is focusing on development activities in various sectors. However, all development initiatives are carried out in compliance with the law. “It is clear that we want to focus on development in various sectors and also aim to uphold legal certainty. There should be no activities that violate the law,” he asserted. “This should be a shared understanding and guideline for all of us,” AHY concluded.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) has sealed off the unauthorized coastal fencing spanning 30.16 kilometers in the waters of Tangerang Regency, Banten. The sealing operation was led by the Director General of Marine and Fisheries Resource Surveillance (PSDKP) at KKP, Pung Nugroho Saksono. Pung revealed that the sealing was carried out due to the alleged absence of a basic permit for Marine Spatial Utilization Activity (KKPRL). Furthermore, Pung stated that the sealing was done under the direct instruction of President Prabowo Subianto and the specific directive from Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono.
KKP has given a maximum of 20 days for the removal of the erected fences. Failure to comply will result in direct dismantling by KKP officers. Head of the Banten Provincial Department of Marine and Fisheries, Eli Susiyanti, disclosed that the investigation found the coastal fence structure to be made of bamboo or stakes with an average height of 6 meters. Additionally, bamboo weaves, paranets, and sand-filled sacks were used as weights on top of the structure.
The 30.16 km coastal fence spans across 16 villages in six districts, with three villages in Kronjo District, three villages in Kemiri District, four villages in Mauk District, one village in Sukadiri District, three villages in Pakuhaji District, and two villages in Teluknaga District.
This situation highlights the importance of environmental preservation and adhering to legal protocols to ensure sustainable development and the protection of marine resources. Let’s all take this as a reminder to respect nature and work together for a better future for our communities and the planet.
