Padang, West Sumatra, Nov. 15 -- As the world's largest archipelagic country, Indonesia is home to enormous maritime resources whose potential has yet to be optimally utilized. This abundant natural wealth is now managed continuously with one goal: to improve the welfare of the community, especially fishers.

With the issuance of the Decree of the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Number 55 of 2025, the utilization of the country's rich maritime resource potential is now more directed with the presence of the Red and White Fishing Villages, also known as KNMP.

In 2025, which marks the first phase of the program implementation, the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) is targeting the construction of 65 KNMPs spread acros...