Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Visits Lombok to Boost Coastal Economy

Lombok Zone – The Vice Governor of West Nusa Tenggara, Hj. Indah Dhamayanti Putri, S.E, welcomed the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries of Indonesia at the Zainuddin Abdul Majid International Airport in Lombok. Accompanied by the Acting Secretary of NTB and the Head of the NTB Marine and Fisheries Office, the minister’s arrival signals an important initiative for the region.

Following the warm reception, the group proceeded to a local mosque for Friday prayers before heading to witness the construction site of the Red and White Fisherman Village (Kampung Nelayan Merah Putih, KNMP) in Ekas Buana Village, located in the Jerowaru District of East Lombok.

This working visit is part of a broader effort to enhance the government’s priority programs in the marine and fisheries sector. The focus is on strengthening the blue economy, improving the welfare of fishermen, and ensuring successful implementation of the KNMP development programs across NTB.

By engaging directly with local fishermen and inspecting the site, the minister hopes to promote tangible outcomes that will boost coastal economic growth and reinforce the independence of fishing communities in West Nusa Tenggara.