Jakarta, March 12 -- The Indonesian government plans to establish a task force to implement protective measures for the northern coastal area (Pantura) of Java Island, including the construction of a giant sea wall.

"President Prabowo Subianto has appointed Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono to oversee the construction of the giant sea wall and formation of a task force for Pantura's handling," Deputy Minister of Public Works Diana Kusumastuti stated here on Wednesday.

She noted that the task force would include officials from her ministry, the Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Ministry, and other relevant stakeholders, including regional governments.

According to Kusumastuti,...