Susi Pudjiastuti Affirms Illegal Fishing As The Main Sea Crime In History Today, September 22, 2016

Susi Pudjiastuti, who was Minister of KKP in the 2014-2019 era. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA History today, nine years ago, September 22, 2016, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), Susi Pudjiastuti emphasized illegal fishing (illegal fishing) as a major marine crime. Susi considers illegal fishing as a serious crime.

Previously, Susi's commitment to advancing the lives of the Indonesian people could not be underestimated. He wants Indonesia's marine wealth to be enjoyed by the people. This narrative made Susi act like an Indonesian marine guard.

No one doubts Indonesia's image as a maritime country. This condition is supported by the fact that Indonesia is rich in marine products. A thing that has become an assessment of the Indonesian government for the welfare of the Indonesian people.

This wish is not just an empty message. The Indonesian marine and fisheries sector, if done properly, will bring abundant benefits. However, not all Indonesian leaders can see the opportunities.

Everything changed when Susi entered the political arena. The entrepreneur of the fisheries and marine sector was chosen by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) to become Minister of KKP since 2014. The decision was questioned by many parties.

Susi also understands that many doubt it. As a result, Susi worked hard to show her capacity. Susi brought the KKP to move to support the lives of the Indonesian people. He began to think about ways so that Indonesia's marine wealth could be utilized optimally.

Susi began to try to fight those who carried out illegal fishing. Susi saw that illegal activities often harm Indonesia. Not to mention that the government is considered to have no spurs to act decisively.

As a result, Susi did not want to repeat the same mistake. He acts as a marine guard. He fought all kinds of fishing thieves. He caught a fish thief. Then, the ship sank. Susi's action received the spotlight from many parties.

There are those who support. Some criticized. President Jokowi himself did not care. He continues to support Susi's actions. Jokowi considers Susi's actions as a way of improving the welfare of the Indonesian people.

"Gross Domestic Product's economic growth has been under fire since the ordering of these fishing vessels grew to 8.96 percent. This is a seriousness in ensuring that Indonesian fisheries resources are always available, always available, and people can enjoy, take, and sell them," said Susi as quoted by the CNN Indonesia page, March 14, 2016.

Susi continues to fight for the lives of the Indonesian people. He expressed his resistance to illegal fishing. He considers Illegal fishing as a major marine crime on September 22, 2016. Susi reasoned that illegal fishing is a big door for other crimes that use sea access.

"Illegal fishing is an organized transnational fisheries crime," said Susi as quoted on the website.co, September 22, 2016.

These crimes include trafficking in persons, human rights violations, drug smuggling, and others. Susi also considers arresting the perpetrators of illegal fishing has high challenges. This condition is because illegal fishing is an organized crime.

This means that the crime involves more than one country with abundant capital. Susi's view also received the support of many parties. Moreover, Susi's role in advancing the Indonesian marine and fisheries sector is used as an example for many countries.