Prabowo Targets 2,000 Fishing Villages by the End of 2027

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced that the government aims to develop at least 1,000 to 1,200 fishing villages by the end of 2026.

Prabowo stated that the government plans to add another 2,000 fishing villages by the end of 2027.

"By the end of this year, we'll have at least 1,000 to 1,200. By the end of 2027, we hope to achieve an additional 2,000 fishing villages," Prabowo said during the opening of the Tanwir and the 114th anniversary of Muhammadiyah, as reported by the Presidential Secretariat's YouTube channel on Saturday (14/11/2026).

He mentioned that the construction of fishing villages has been budgeted by the government and will be realized soon.

This program is part of the government's efforts to strengthen the fishing sector while also improving the welfare of fishermen.

"In the near future, we have budgeted for this, and we will develop the fishing villages," Prabowo added.

He claimed that this initiative represents the government's commitment to addressing the lives of coastal communities.

"For the first time in the history of the Republic of Indonesia, our fishermen are being cared for by the government," he stated.

Prabowo also mentioned that the government is planning to increase the Fishermen's Exchange Rate (NTN) in Indonesia to 120 next year.

The NTN is currently at 104, which indicates that the purchasing power and welfare level of fishermen remain relatively low.

"Our fishermen's exchange rate is currently only 104, but God willing, we will increase it next year. We plan to achieve 100-120, from 104 to 120," Prabowo concluded.