Keterangan Pers Menteri Kelautan dan Perikanan Sakti Wahyu Trenggono, Jakarta, 20 Januari 2025

Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses a legal issue regarding illegal sea boundary fences in Indonesia, specifically in Tangerang, Banten, and Bekasi. They explain that construction in marine spaces requires proper permits, which were not obtained for the fences. The speaker highlights the identification of illegal activities and the government's steps to investigate and rectify the situation. They emphasize the need for a coordinated approach involving various agencies, such as the Navy, to address the issue comprehensively, with the goal of reclaiming the land for the state and protecting the environment.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Minister, alongside his deputy, was called by the President to report on current public concerns, including the issue of illegal fencing in coastal areas.
• 😀 The illegal fencing issue was found not only in Tangerang, Banten but also in Bekasi.
• 😀 The key legal violation involves a lack of required permits for development in maritime zones, as stipulated by the Job Creation Law.
• 😀 The first legal step taken was the sealing of the area, followed by identifying the landowner, as it wasn't clear initially who owned the land.
• 😀 The Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning (ATR/BPN) revealed that there are illegal certificates for submerged land, which cannot legally exist.
• 😀 The purpose behind the fencing is to build up land, which over time would rise due to sedimentation, potentially creating new land from the sea—a process similar to natural reclamation.
• 😀 The President directed that the case be investigated thoroughly to identify the responsible parties and ensure legal actions are taken, with the land becoming state property if it is proven to be illegally occupied.
• 😀 There was a prior dismantling operation carried out by the Indonesian National Military (TNI), with further coordination planned for January 24 with various relevant authorities, including TNI, Bakamla, and others.
• 😀 Despite media reports of local fishermen's groups being involved, no one has officially come forward to claim ownership or responsibility for the fenced area.
• 😀 The focus will remain on adhering strictly to the legal framework, with a plan to jointly dismantle the illegal structure and ensure that the area is returned to the state if the rules were violated.

Q & A

What was the main issue discussed in the meeting with the President?

The main issue discussed was the construction of a sea fence (or barrier) without the necessary permits, particularly in the coastal areas of Tangerang, Banten, and Bekasi.

Why was the sea fence construction considered illegal?

The sea fence construction was considered illegal because it was built without the required permits as per the Cipta Kerja Law, which mandates that any construction in maritime spaces must obtain the proper approval and permits.

What steps were taken to address the illegal construction?

The first step taken was the sealing of the site to prevent further construction. Then, an investigation was launched to identify the owner of the land, and it was determined that the construction involved unapproved land reclamation in the sea.

What did the Ministry of ATR BPN discover during their investigation?

The Ministry of ATR BPN discovered that there were certificates for the land under the sea, but these certificates were invalid since land under the sea cannot be legally certified.

What is the purpose of the sea fence construction, according to the report?

The purpose of the sea fence construction appears to be to gradually raise the land by trapping sediment from the waves, which could eventually result in the area becoming dry land through a natural form of reclamation.

What was the President's instruction regarding the case?

The President instructed that the case be investigated thoroughly and within legal bounds, and emphasized that any land that is proven to be in the sea without proper permits should be considered property of the state.

How will the authorities proceed with the investigation?

The authorities will continue to work together, involving multiple agencies such as the Ministry of Marine Affairs, the Navy, and other related institutions, to ensure the legal process is followed, and the situation is resolved appropriately.

What was discovered about the sea fence's effect on the environment?

It was discovered that the sea fence could contribute to coastal erosion or abrasion, which may result in the area eventually becoming shallow and potentially transforming into dry land.

How does the government plan to handle the legal situation regarding the sea fence?

The government plans to handle the legal situation by ensuring that all parties involved follow the law. If the sea fence is determined to be an illegal structure, it will be dismantled as part of a coordinated effort among the relevant authorities.

What were the challenges faced in identifying the responsible parties?

One challenge faced was the difficulty in identifying the owners of the land or the construction, as no one came forward to claim responsibility, despite earlier reports suggesting involvement by local fisherman associations.