Presidential Staff Office reviews Red and White Fisherman Village in Banyuasin to ensure targeted implementation
The Presidential Staff Office (KSP) has reviewed the infrastructure readiness of the Red and White Fisherman Village (KNMP) Sungsang IV in Sungsang IV Village, Banyuasin Regency, South Sumatra, to ensure that the fisherman empowerment programme is implemented effectively.
According to an official statement from the KSP in Jakarta on Saturday, the Acting Deputy II of the Presidential Staff, Popy Rufaidah, conducted a working visit to KNMP Sungsang IV. The site is located in a strategic position facing the Bangka Strait and serves as one of the vital capture fisheries centres in the South Sumatra region.
“The government wants to ensure that the development of fishing areas does not stop at physical construction, but is also capable of increasing productivity, community welfare, and strengthening the competitiveness of the national marine and fisheries sector,” said Puju.
Popy stated that the visit, conducted on Thursday (21/5), was intended to directly inspect the readiness of infrastructure and supporting facilities at KNMP, strengthen synergy between the central government, local government, authorities, and fishing communities, and ensure that the empowerment programme delivers a tangible impact on the welfare of coastal populations.
Banyuasin Regency possesses immense fishery potential, with a total area of 12,551.15 square kilometres, including approximately 1,565.97 square kilometres of marine waters. The number of fishermen in the regency reaches approximately 17,365 people. In 2025, marine catch production was recorded at 49,410.543 tonnes, supplemented by 13,985.078 tonnes from inland waters.
Meanwhile, Sungsang IV Village is home to approximately 1,423 households, the majority of whom are fishermen. Leading commodities produced in the area include prawns, betutu catfish, and pomfret. Fisheries production in the region reaches approximately 4,789 tonnes per year, with a production value of around Rp71.8 billion.
During a dialogue with coastal communities, several strategic issues were addressed, ranging from the strengthening of supporting facilities for fishermen and access to energy and fuel, to the downstream processing of fishery products and the enhancement of sustainable coastal area management.
In addition to fuel, another primary concern is the supply of clean water, which is currently brought in from other regions, resulting in high distribution costs. Consequently, the local government has proposed the construction of clean water infrastructure to reduce costs and improve community access.