Rajiv Supports Sealing of Maratua Resort, Calls for Strengthened Sea Patrols
Member of Commission IV of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Rajiv, supports the government’s firm action in sealing a resort in the Maratua Island area, East Kalimantan. This enforcement is seen as an important part of maintaining order in the utilisation of marine space while protecting coastal ecosystems.
The sealing was carried out by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) through the Directorate General of Marine Resources and Fisheries Surveillance (Ditjen PSDKP), led by Pung Nugroho Saksono.
“We in Commission IV of the House of Representatives, as partners, certainly appreciate the Directorate General of PSDKP of the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries for their intensive patrols and firm enforcement against all violators of marine spatial planning, including the resort in Maratua, East Kalimantan,” said Rajiv in his statement in Jakarta on Wednesday (15/4).
This member of the House of Representatives from the NasDem Party faction emphasised that every activity utilising marine space must comply with spatial planning regulations, permits, and environmental aspects.
According to him, the Maratua area is a flagship marine tourism destination that must be developed in accordance with the Marine Spatial Utilisation Activity Compliance Approval (PKKPRL) requirements.
PKKPRL, he said, is an important instrument to ensure that an activity complies with the marine spatial planning plan, both at the national and regional levels.
Furthermore, Rajiv emphasised that the PKKPRL obligation is regulated in derivative regulations of the Job Creation Law, including Government Regulation Number 21 of 2021 on Spatial Planning Implementation and technical rules in the marine sector.
“PKKPRL is mandatory. Development in marine space cannot be carried out without a permit because it concerns environmental interests, coastal communities, and state sovereignty. If there is none, the activity is illegal because it does not comply with the designated spatial allocation,” he stressed.
In addition, Rajiv said, development activities must also align with the Coastal Areas and Small Islands Zoning Plan (RZWP3K) as regulated in Law Number 32 of 2014 on the Sea.
“This zoning plan serves as the main reference in determining marine spatial allocation, including for tourism, conservation, or other economic activities. If it does not comply with the zoning, it is already a violation. Moreover, if done without a permit, it clearly cannot be tolerated,” he explained.
Furthermore, Rajiv stated that sanctions for marine spatial violations should not stop at sealing, but also include building demolitions, administrative fines, and criminal legal proceedings if the elements are met.
Therefore, Rajiv conveyed that synergy between ministries/institutions and law enforcement apparatus must be strengthened in addressing violations in marine space. For this reason, he hopes that law enforcement apparatus will support KKP’s efforts in supervising and firmly enforcing the resort in Maratua, East Kalimantan.
“Law enforcement must be firm and consistent. If proven to be in violation, it must be enforced thoroughly. Do not just seal it, but also process it to create a deterrent effect,” said this legislator from the Jawa Barat II electoral district.
Meanwhile, Rajiv views this case as a momentum to strengthen national marine spatial governance. According to him, tourism development must still prioritise the principles of sustainability and compliance with applicable regulations, given that Maratua is a national asset.
“Investment in our marine sector is open, but it must obey the rules. Do not let us sacrifice the marine ecosystem that is the source of life for coastal communities. KKP’s firmness must serve as a stern warning; there is no room for illegal activities in our seas,” he concluded.