Ponu Transmigration area has the opportunity to become a new economic center

Jakarta – Indonesian Minister of Transmigration IFTITAH Sulaiman met with North Central Timor Regent Yoseep Falentinus Delalalle Kebo. This meeting discusses a strategic plan for local resource -based economic development opportunities in the TTU region, namely the salt industry and the tourism sector. During the hearing, Yosep also described the potential in his area, one of which was the Ponu transmigration area. He has also transferred a number of excellent potential owned by his district, especially in coastal areas rich in fisheries and marine resources. Browse to continue with the content “One of the transmigration areas that is the focus of the discussion is the Ponu transmigration area, which is the largest transmigration area in TTU Regency. This area is considered strategic and has the opportunity to be developed into a new economic growth center in the border,” (5/19/2025). The two sectors in the most important spotlight are the development of salt production and tourism potential that is considered to be great prospects to support local economic growth and empowerment of the community, Monday (5/19). Indonesian Minister of Transmigration IFTITAH Sulaiman welcomes the proposal and potential submitted. He emphasized that the current transmigration program has undergone a paradigm transformation aimed at the well -being of the community. According to IFTITAH, transmigration is no longer just the population, but it develops the potential of the area. “Our goal is to form an independent and sustainable economic area,” IFTITAH said. IFTITAH also added that the Ministry of Transport was ready to work with local governments to encourage the development of Ponu areas, including the support of basic infrastructure, economic empowerment and the productive sector investment such as the salt industry and the tourism sector. The Ministry of Transport and the TTU Regency government has agreed to follow up this meeting with the preparation of a joint action plan, including the potential and preparation of technical support and regulations needed. (AKD/AKD) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here