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    "data": {
        "id": 1608610,
        "msgid": "parliamentary-commissions-vii-and-v-urge-expansion-of-berths-at-merak-port-1773323603",
        "date": "2026-03-12 20:26:54",
        "title": "Parliamentary Commissions VII and V urge expansion of berths at Merak Port",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "The Parliamentary Commissions VII and V are pushing ASDP Indonesia Ferry to add three pairs of berths at Merak and Bakauheni ports to maximise vessel operations for passenger ferry services. Commission VII member Bambang Haryo Soekartono stressed that port improvements and additional ships cannot achieve their intended purpose without adequate supporting berth infrastructure.",
        "content": "<p>The Parliamentary Commissions VII and V of the Indonesian House of\nRepresentatives are urging ASDP Indonesia Ferry to add three pairs of\nberths at Merak Port and Bakauheni Port to maximise vessel operations\nserving passenger ferry crossings. During a meeting on Thursday 12\nMarch, Commission VII member Bambang Haryo Soekartono stated that port\nimprovements and the addition of ships would not provide an effective\nsolution without being matched by adequate berth infrastructure. The\nlawmakers emphasised the importance of balanced development between\nvessel procurement and port facilities to ensure efficient operations on\nIndonesia\u2019s key ferry routes.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/parliamentary-commissions-vii-and-v-urge-expansion-of-berths-at-merak-port-1773323603",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}