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Simeulue Earns Rp2.6 Billion from Cold Storage Warehouse Rentals

From Republika · (2d ago) Indonesian Positive tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • The Simeulue Regency government in Aceh, Indonesia, earned Rp2.6 billion over 10 years from renting out a cold storage warehouse.
  • The rental agreement with PT Usaha Mina Merauke is part of a strategy to boost regional revenue and establish Simeulue as a blue economy hub.
  • The cold storage facility is intended to improve the efficiency of the fishery product distribution chain and increase fishermen's income.

Simeulue Regency, Aceh โ€“ The Simeulue Regency government has successfully generated Rp2.6 billion in regional revenue over a decade through a strategic rental agreement for its cold storage warehouse with PT Usaha Mina Merauke. This initiative underscores the regency's commitment to enhancing its financial independence and bolstering its position as a key player in the blue economy.

The rental of this cold storage is part of the regional development vision to make Simeulue a blue economy center.

โ€” Muhammad Nasrun MikarisThe Regent of Simeulue explaining the strategic importance of the cold storage rental.

Regent Muhammad Nasrun Mikaris highlighted that this rental strategy is a cornerstone of the region's development vision, aiming to transform Simeulue into a prominent blue economy center. The cold storage facility, strategically located in Lugu Village, Simeulue Timur District, is designed to optimize the storage and processing of fishery products, thereby streamlining the distribution chain and adding significant value for local fishermen.

This cold storage facility is designed to support the integrated storage and processing of fishery products.

โ€” Muhammad Nasrun MikarisThe Regent of Simeulue detailing the purpose and expected benefits of the facility.

This forward-thinking approach not only secures a substantial revenue stream for the regency but also promises to uplift the livelihoods of its fishing communities. The ten-year lease, with a yearly rent of Rp260 million, is subject to review every five years, ensuring its continued relevance and benefit to the region. The successful implementation of this project reflects Simeulue's proactive stance in leveraging its resources for sustainable economic growth.

The cold storage facility is located in Lugu Village, Simeulue Timur District. The lease agreement is for ten years and is evaluated every five years, with a rental value of Rp260 million per year.

โ€” Supriman JuliansyahThe Head of the Simeulue Maritime and Fisheries Service providing specific details about the rental agreement.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.