Recently, the issue of sea fences in Tangerang caught attention when local fishermen, supported by the Indonesian Navy, began dismantling bamboo barriers in the Tanjung Pasir area.

The sea fence stretches over 30.16 kilometers and is owned by two companies: PT Intan Agung Makmur and PT Cahaya Inti Sentosa. According to the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning, PT Intan Agung Makmur holds 234 Right to Build (HGB) certificates, while PT Cahaya Inti Sentosa owns 20.

Both companies are legally registered with the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. PT Intan Agung Makmur was officially established in June 2023. It is involved in real estate activities, such as property sales and management.

PT Cahaya Inti Sentosa was incorporated in December 2023. The company operates in construction, trade, and industry sectors, with a registered capital of IDR 356.4 billion.

Despite their legal status, the sea fences have caused a major disruption. Fishermen in the area have voiced concerns, saying the barriers block their access to fishing grounds. In response, the Indonesian Navy, together with local fishermen, began removing the fences.

These fences were put up without the proper permits, which made them illegal. President Prabowo Subianto ordered the removal of the barriers. The Navy aims to clear up to two kilometers of fences every day.

The dismantling process is expected to take about 10 days. The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries has also supported this effort by sealing off the sea fences.

The location of the sea fences is critical for fishing activities. They were placed in areas meant for fishing and energy management, raising concerns over their impact on the local economy and environment.

The Ombudsman has started investigating the situation. Preliminary reports suggest the fishermen have suffered losses of around IDR 9 billion due to the fences blocking their access to fishing areas.

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