Merauke – The Minister of Transmigration of the Republic of Indonesia, Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara, reviewed a number of development projects in South Papua, Monday (23/12). One of the main agendas of his working visit was to review the location of the prospective New Settlement Unit (SPB) in Domande Village, Malind District, Merauke Regency.
In addition, with the entourage, Minister Ifititah also made a working visit to Ivimahad Village to review the progress of the Church rehabilitation. Then, travel to the location of the Ministry of Agriculture (Kementan) Swampland Optimization in Domande Village, Malind District.
New Settlement Unit (SPB) in Domande Village, as well as visiting the Ministry of Agriculture’s Swampland Optimization. For information, KPB Salor is planned as the center of the Government of South Papua Province.
At each location, Minister Iftitah also recorded aspirations, and at every opportunity he invited all Papuans who had succeeded or achieved anywhere, to return home, build and develop the potential of their region.
“I noted all the aspirations and will convey them to President Prabowo Subianto because he told me three times to build Papua,” Minister Iftitah told reporters.
He revealed that the transmigration program in Papua is now focused on empowering local communities who are interested in participating. This is part of an effort to accelerate equitable development and improve the welfare of the people in Papua.
“We empower local people who want to participate in transmigration,” said Minister Iftitah. According to him, by involving local people, the transmigration program not only provides benefits for newcomers, but can also improve the quality of life of local people through various training and skills enhancement.
In addition, Minister Iftitah added that in the future, the government is developing the concept of maritime transmigration as a new innovation.
This concept, she said, aims to support food self-sufficiency and economic growth, especially in coastal and island areas, which have so far received less attention in transmigration programs.
“This maritime transmigration concept will be part of the government’s efforts to optimize the potential of the marine and fisheries sector, as well as strengthen the economy of communities in transmigration areas,” Minister Iftitah said. By focusing on empowering local communities and developing maritime transmigration, the government hopes to create transmigration areas that are more productive, independent, and sustainable, and make a real contribution to regional economic development, especially in Papua.
