Indonesian Politician Calls for Increased Support for Fishing Community

Hasan called for increased support for Indonesia's fishing community during the 42nd National Congress of the Syarikat Islam Arbitration Council in Surabaya, East Java, on October 18. He stated that Indonesia's fishers' terms of trade currently stand at 103, indicating that many remain economically vulnerable. Hasan noted that weak economic conditions and a lack of proper cold storage facilities often force fishers to sell their catch at low prices.

Hasan emphasized that Indonesia's vast fisheries potential should provide greater economic benefits for local fishers, rather than simply producing large catches. He also mentioned that the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries previously estimated losses from illegal fishing at Rp250 trillion per year.