Moeldoko Accommodates Aspirations About Utilizing Balekambang Beach Area Malang

Presidential Chief of Staff, General TNI (Ret.) Dr. Moeldoko received the Regent of Malang Regency, HM. Sanusi at the Bina Graha building, Jakarta, Thursday 18 January. (Doc KSP)

JAKARTA - Presidential Chief of Staff, General TNI (Ret.) Dr. Moeldoko said the Presidential Staff Office has an important role in completing land management status, including land in areas that can provide added value for the welfare of the surrounding community. One of them is land management in the Balekambang Beach area, Malang Regency, East Java.

He said his party continues to coordinate with relevant ministries and institutions to find the best solution for both parties. This was conveyed in an audience with the Regent of Malang Regency, HM. Sanusi at the Bina Graha building, Jakarta, Thursday, January 18.

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For information, Balekambang Beach, which is located in Srigonco Village, Bantar District, Malang Regency, has been managed by the Malang Regency Government since the early 1980s. However, administratively the delegation of management is still being coordinated with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK).

Moeldoko also emphasized the importance of asset management by local governments so that the benefits of its use are fulfilled, including economic benefits that will have an impact on the wider community, aspects of security and aspects of social functions. The urgency of the local government is in terms of management. This must be done commitment," said Moeldoko.

On this occasion, Moeldoko said that the Presidential Staff Office had overseen various disputes related to the transfer of land management status in the regions, including in the Balekambang Beach area. According to him, the completion of land management status is not an easy thing but must be worked out so that its use does not cause future conflicts. "Especially from the administrative side, so all documents submitted to the Ministry of Environment and Forestry must be completed," he concluded.

Previously, the Malang Regency Government had submitted a request for the release of 10 hectares of land belonging to Perhutani in the Balekambang coast area which will be developed as a tourist area. Regarding the renewal of the land acquisition document at Balekambang Beach, Sanusi said, his party had coordinated with the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and the National Land Agency (BPN).

"So it has been a unit with a long permit process, hopefully this will be clear soon to support the development of potential in the Malang Regency area and support the welfare of the surrounding community," said Sanusi.