Jakarta, Aug. 26 -- Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Ministry establishes a modern fish market in Natuna, Riau Islands Province, as a strategic effort to improve people's economy and create a sustainable, developed fisheries sector.

The market, which is 17,653 square meters in total, will be equipped with facilities such as an ice factory, cold storage for fish, public toilets, a liquid waste processor, port, fish market, seafood stalls, parking area, park, power supply, and temporary waste site, Marine and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono said.

During his visit to Natuna, Tuesday, the minister stated that the total area comprises 7,629 square meters of land and 10,024 square meters of marine area that will be reclaimed.

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