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President Jokowi Orders to Sink the Illegal Fishing Boat

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Jokowi has instructed his subordinate to sink foreign ships which invade and steal fish from Indonesia’s territorial water on the spot.

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Jokowi explained that we have to do serious action in facing this problem because it is so detrimental for Indonesia. “We have been lost around Rp. 300 trillion (US$24.7 Billion) every year from illegal fishing” he added. This new policy needs to be done to prevent the bigger lose and scare another foreign fish that want to come to Indonesia.

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“There is no need to arrest them. We have to act decisively so that they are wary to steal our fish” said Jokowi. There are approximately 5.400 illegal ships which invade to Indonesia territory and steal fish from Indonesia. “It is better to sink 10 to 20 ships rather than we lose our fish to create a deterrent effect” Jokowi said. Although our president asked to sink the ships but he reminds the safety of the crew must be priority. They will be arrested and sent to their country. To do this policy Jokowi would asked the relevant officials, including Indonesian Military Commander Gen. Moeldoko, Navy Chief of staff Adm. Marsetio and Fisheries Minister Susi Pudjiastuti, to arrange the necessary step.

This policy was delivered by President Jokowi in his speech at National Resilience Institute’s (Lemhannas) annual training on Sunday night (5/1).

(Source: The Newest News)