Batam, Aug. 28 -- Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono visited three proposed sites in Batam-Tanjung Banun, Kasu, and Sekanak Raya-for inclusion in the Red and White Fisheries Village (KNMP) program.

He expressed hope that the initiative would significantly improve fishermen's welfare.

"We hope the Red and White Fisheries Village can truly boost Batam's fishing economy," Trenggono said.

The three locations-Tanjung Banun, Kasu, and Sekanak Raya-were confirmed by Batam City Fisheries Office Head Yudi Admajianto.

The Red and White Fisheries Village Initiative (Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih, or KNMP) is a flagship program launched by the Indonesian government to modernize and economically empower coastal fishing ...