Indonesia prohibits trade of small islands to protect marine ecosystems

NAMPA / Xinhua
2025-06-25
JAKARTA, June 25 (Xinhua) -- Indonesian Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono reaffirmed on Wednesday that small islands in the country cannot be bought or sold, emphasizing the government's commitment to protecting the ecosystem and environment. His remarks came after five Indonesian islands were recently listed as "for sale" on the Private Islands Online website. In response, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fi......
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