Mustaqim Adamrah, The Jakarta Post, Cikeas | Mon, 10/19/2009 4:32 PM
Gorontalo Governor Fadel Muhammad is likely to replace Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Minister Freddy Numberi in the next administration.
He said Monday that President-elect Bambang Susilo Yudhoyono laid down five main issues related to natural resources and the livelihood of fishermen.
"(Yudhoyono) stressed that we needed to pay attention to natural resources around us for the interest of the people, and we need to pay more attention to (those living in) coastal areas, especially fishermen," Fadel said after the interviewed at Yudhoyono's private residence in Cikeas, West Java.
"There's also the need to maintain the country's sovereignty as we are a big maritime country."
Fadel said he was also asked to better coordinate with the National Police, the Navy and the Transportation Ministry, particularly in border areas.
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