Fisheries Ministry Suspends Issuing Export Permits for Lobster Larvae

IDNEWSNOW.COM, Jakarta – The Maritime and Fisheries Affairs Ministry has idnewsnowrarily suspended the issuance of the time determination letter (SPWP) for the export of lobster larvae. The choice was stipulated in circular number B. 22891/ PJPT/PI.130/ XI/2020 signed November 26, 2020.

The ministry’s secretary-general Antam Novambar validated that the lobster seed export policy will be examined.

The letter specified that the ministry will improve lobster seed management as set out in the Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries Guideline number 12/ Permen-KP/2020 The ministry will likewise consider the procedure of revising the policy.

” As per the issuance of this circular, the SPWP issuance is suspended forever,” the letter stated. For exporters with lobster seeds still kept in loading houses, the Ministry is enabling them to export until Friday, November 27.

The SPWP suspension was decided after the Corruption Obliteration Commission (KPK) named Edhy Prabowo as a suspect. Edhy has resigned from his position as Maritime and Fisheries Affairs Minister following accusations of bribery in exchange for licenses. Six other individuals were likewise named suspects.

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Francisca Christy Rosana

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