Jakarta, Aug. 28 -- The government aims to modernize and economically empower coastal 1,100 villages through the Red and White Fishing Village (KNMP) in stages through 2027, according to Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono.

"This program was directly invented by President Prabowo Subianto to bolster the productivity and welfare of coastal communities. Hence, we must ensure that it runs properly and brings concrete benefits," Trenggono said.

As quoted in a statement here on Thursday, he explained that the ministry would implement the program by equipping fishing villages with adequate docks, modern fish markets, cold storage facilities, ship repair shops, fish auction centers, training hubs, and culinary areas.

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