The real impact of the pollution of Jakarta Bay has been felt by residents on the coast of Muaragembong, Bekasi. The fish in the sea have disappeared, replaced by garbage.

The thrilling and ironic story was told by the ‘sandeq’ sailors in the 2022 Sandeq Festival across the Makassar Strait. The ‘passandeqs’ were always proud to set sail, become fishermen and respect the sea.

Based on data compiled by the Finance Ministry, of the 1.79 million kiloliters of biodiesel distributed to households, the poor and vulnerable groups from expenditure deciles 1 to 4 only get 100,000 kl.

Chairman of the Alliance of Natuna Fishermen, Hendri, indicated that foreign fishing boats had indeed been intensifying their operation in the North Natuna Sea over the last two years.

The operation of suction vessels at the Matras coast could not be stopped, because the operation of the ships was also needed by 6,500 employees of PT Timah.

Small-scale local fishermen should play an important role in the operation of the fishery hub because they have so far acted only as spectators.

The problems of traditional fishermen are very complicated. The government must pay more attention to them, especially to small-scale fishermen, for the sake of national resilience.

Lack of government support and protection, as well as lack of capital are the biggest challenges in the effort to improve fishermen\'s welfare.