Edhy Prabowo Refuses To Continue The Susi Era Ship Sinking Policy In Today's Memory, November 18, 2019

The sinking of the ship in the Susi Pudjiastuti era. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA Memories of today, six years ago, November 18, 2019, the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KKP), Edhy Prabowo reluctant to continue the policy of sinking Susi Pudjiastuti era ships. Edhy views that fishing thieves will be more useful if distributed to fishermen.

Previously, Susi's policy of sinking ships was often praised by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi). The policy is considered to be able to create a deterrent effect. Those who want to steal fish in Indonesian seas think twice about committing evil intentions.

Susi Pudjiastuti does not want to be underestimated as the minister of the KKP. He wants Indonesia's marine and fisheries wealth to be fully utilized optimally. However, this is hampered by the frequent illegal foreign fishing vessels entering Indonesian territory.

This narrative makes the Indonesian people lose money. Indonesia also looks weak. They can make big profits. The Indonesian nation itself actually lost money. Susi immediately asked Jokowi's blessing to take firm action against fish thieves.

Restu was also given. Whoever steals, will be subject to strict sanctions. Susi catches those who steal fish. The ship was drowned. The sinking of the ship became a big event. All eyes are on Susi. In fact, the world also highlighted Susi's action.

She is considered a great woman figure. Later, Susi's actions led to pros and cons. Those who support think that Susi's actions can have a deterrent effect. Those who do not agree consider Susi's actions to be detrimental.

It is possible that the fishing thieves' vessels will soon be donated to fishermen or something like that. This option is considered more reasonable than destroying the ship. Susi considered the wind to be the only criticism.

He views that his actions have received the blessing of Jokowi. The policy of sinking the ship continues.

I am said that Mr. Rizal Ramli (Menko Maritime) is controversial, that's okay. Our country is also full of controversy, at sea too. Mr. Darmin (Menko Perekonomian) said Indonesia does not have enough ships, so it is better to buy used ships at low prices.

"I don't agree. I told the President and everything. So far my policy has succeeded in increasing fishery growth in Indonesia, so let me run my policy. Finally, the President agreed," said Susi as quoted by Kumparan, October 19, 2018.

Problems arise. The policy of sinking ships no longer continued when Susi was no longer the Minister of the KKP. The new minister, Edhy Prabowo, actually refused to use the ship's sinking strategy on November 18, 2019.

He considered the sinking of the ship a small matter. He could have taken this option, but calculated the sinking of the ship actually lost. Edhy is of the opinion that it would be better if the fishing thief ships were distributed to fishermen.

He considered the distribution of the ship as an invitation so that the country was closer to fishermen. As a result, when an illegal fishing boat enters, the fishermen who see will immediately report to the government because they feel they have a responsibility to protect the ocean.

"If it's just drowning, it's small for me. It's not that I'm afraid, there's nothing (scary). We're never afraid of foreign fishermen. But don't be arbitrary with our own fishermen. .

"We will hand over this (ship) to fishermen. We have all the data on all of our fishing capabilities. There are several court results that will be destroyed. But we will see again that what will be destroyed is still possible to confiscate the state and be repaired for fishermen or what," said Edhy as quoted by lamakompas.com, November 18, 2019.