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Vice President Gibran Visits Sorong Fish Market, Emphasizes Fisheries Sector Development

From Republika · (1d ago) Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming visited the Klademak Fish Market in Sorong, Southwest Papua, to review the fisheries sector.
  • The visit aimed to strengthen the marine and fisheries sector as a driver of the regional economy, following President Prabowo Subianto's directives.
  • Gibran engaged with fishermen and traders, inquiring about their livelihoods and purchasing local produce, while local officials highlighted the need for market infrastructure improvements.

Vice President Gibran Rakabuming's recent visit to the Klademak Fish Market in Sorong, Southwest Papua, underscores the national government's commitment to revitalizing Indonesia's vital marine and fisheries sector. This 'blusukan,' or impromptu visit, allowed the Vice President to directly engage with the local community, gaining firsthand insights into the daily lives of fishermen and traders.

This (tuna) is Rp 350 (thousand) per kilogram.

— TraderResponding to Vice President Gibran's inquiry about the price of tuna at the Klademak Fish Market.

The visit, guided by President Prabowo Subianto's directive to bolster the sector's economic contribution, focused on understanding the challenges and opportunities present in this key coastal region. Gibran's interactions, from inquiring about the catch of the day to speaking with young vendors, demonstrated a genuine interest in the grassroots economy. His purchase of local seafood and vegetables further symbolized support for the local producers.

Yes (usually goes to school), 4th grade, it's just holiday because they said there are exams for 6th graders.

— TraderAnswering the Vice President's question about a child selling at the market instead of attending school.

Local officials, including the Head of Southwest Papua Marine and Fisheries Office, Absalom Solosa, seized the opportunity to articulate the community's needs. Solosa emphasized the critical requirement for enhanced market infrastructure, particularly advocating for a cleaner, more hygienic environment and better facilities for the indigenous 'Mama Papua' traders who currently operate under challenging conditions. The call for improvements like a cold storage facility and extended docking areas highlights the region's potential for growth if adequately supported.

We hope this market can become a dry and hygienic market, so that the quality of fishery products remains preserved.

— Absalom SolosaHead of Southwest Papua Marine and Fisheries Office, expressing hopes for market improvements.

This visit by the Vice President is significant not just for its symbolic value but for its potential to drive tangible improvements. It brings national attention to the specific needs of Sorong's fishing community and reinforces the government's agenda to develop Indonesia's vast maritime resources. The focus on empowerment and infrastructure development signals a promising direction for the region's economic future, aligning with national goals for sustainable development and economic resilience.

At least there are proper tables for selling, so they don't have to sell under the hot sun or on the asphalt road.

— Absalom SolosaHighlighting the need for better facilities for local traders, especially 'Mama Papua'.
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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.

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