LOCATED across from North Sulawesi's Bitung Port, Sarena Besar Island is hardly visible on the map. Spanning just 4 hectares, Sarena Besar is one of six islands situated within the Lembeh Strait. Corn plants cover one hill on the island, the remaining land is covered by coconut trees. There is only one two-story house on the island.

Nevertheless, Sarena Besar has sparked controversy. Last week, trial began over Bitung's mayor, Milton Kansil