Stopping Islands from Drowning

Joi Kahar, from Padang, is anxious. He reads and rereads a copy of the Decree of the Minister of Trade & Industry on the Temporary Discontinuation of Sea Sand Export. The new policy will put an end to his business, which is the export of sea sand to Singapore.

Joi has reason to be worried. He's one of the several businessmen who have been enjoying the lucrative trade in Riau. With four companies, PT Karimun Lautan Sakti, PT Usaha Putra Ne

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