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Rote Ndao Community Backs Phase 2 of National Salt Industry Center Development

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) will commence the second phase of the National Salt Industry Center (K-SIGN) development in Rote Ndao, East Nusa Tenggara.
  • Local communities and customary leaders have fully supported the project, participating in a thanksgiving ceremony.
  • The K-SIGN project aims to strengthen national salt industry resilience, reduce import dependency, and create a new economic growth center.

The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is set to begin the second phase of developing the National Salt Industry Center (K-SIGN) in Lakamola Village, Rote Timur District, Rote Ndao Regency, East Nusa Tenggara. This significant development has garnered strong support from the local community and customary leaders.

We are grateful that the construction has entered its next phase. The land we have can be used for the K-SIGN development. Our hope is that this program can improve the economy of the people of Lakamola Village.

— Madri Baker Lenggu (Papi Lenggu), local residentExpressing gratitude and hope during the K-SIGN phase 2 development event.

The community's backing for the K-SIGN phase 2 development was demonstrated through a thanksgiving ceremony. Attendees included landowners, community leaders, tribal chiefs, representatives from the Lakamola Village government, the KKP, and PT Nindya Karya, the construction contractor. "We are grateful that the construction has entered its next phase. The land we have can be used for the K-SIGN development," said local resident Madri Baker Lenggu, known as Papi Lenggu, expressing hope that the program will boost the local economy.

Soleman Lotte, the customary leader of Lakamola Village, also conveyed his happiness that the K-SIGN program is being implemented in their area, allowing existing land to be utilized. The Village Head, Sefnat Daniel Bolla, affirmed the village government and community's commitment to ensuring the development proceeds safely, orderly, and provides long-term benefits. "Today the community gathered and prayed for the K-SIGN program to enter our village. This proves there are no obstacles from the community," he stated.

Today the community gathered and prayed for the K-SIGN program to enter our village. This proves there are no obstacles from the community.

— Sefnat Daniel Bolla, Head of Lakamola VillageConfirming community support for the K-SIGN project.

The K-SIGN program is designed to bolster the national salt industry's resilience, thereby reducing reliance on imports and fostering new economic growth based on local potential. By developing an integrated industry from upstream to downstream, K-SIGN is expected to become a new economic hub for the community. KKP Director General of Marine and Fisheries Resource Surveillance, Koswara, praised the community's support, highlighting that this national strategic project is built on mutual cooperation and collaboration. "We want this development not only to produce quality salt but also to create added economic value, open job opportunities, and improve the welfare of coastal communities in Rote Ndao," Koswara said.

We want this development not only to produce quality salt but also to create added economic value, open job opportunities, and improve the welfare of coastal communities in Rote Ndao.

— Koswara, Director General of Marine and Fisheries Resource SurveillanceStating the broader economic and social goals of the K-SIGN project.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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