All legislators present at the meeting expressed their agreement to the passage of the fishermen protection bill into law. House Speaker Fadli Zon thereafter banged his gavel to mark the passing of the bill into law.
Chairman of the Houses Commission IV, Edhy Prabowo, noted in his speech that the fishermen, fish farmers, and salt farmers had lived in poverty so far due to poor infrastructure, limited access and financing.
He pointed out that the low level of their economy has had a negative impact on the families who depend on their efforts.
"The wives and children of fishermen, fish farmers, and salt farmers employ traditional methods to increase the value-added products with a lower selling price," he pointed out.
Further, he added that the law aimed at providing facilities, infrastructure, and business certainty to the fishermen, fish farmers, and salt farmers.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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