The sale of an island in Indonesia has been a hot topic on various social media platforms lately. Information about the island named Kerengge being sold for Rp12 billion has caught the attention of thousands of netizens, sparking debates about the legality and ownership of the island.
Viral on TikTok, the sale of this island has shocked netizens with its relatively cheap price for an island in the Malacca Strait. The video uploaded by the TikTok account @fhomesjkt showing the beauty of the island has been watched more than 400 thousand times. The video opened a serious discussion about island ownership regulations in Indonesia and the practice of buying and selling coastal assets.
Despite attracting the attention of many parties, the sale of this island is still filled with question marks and doubts about its legitimacy. Here brilio.net collects the appearance of the Rp12 billion island from TikTok @fhomesjkt on Wednesday (11/20).
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Strategic location in the Strait of Malacca makes Kerengge Island look very attractive to potential investors. Its position on the main shipping lane has the potential to be profitable in terms of marine transportation business.
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The island area is recorded at around 12.5 hectares with pristine natural scenery. The brownish sand and clear sea water are the main attractions of this island.
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The sale of the island began with a post by the TikTok account @fhomesjkt showing off charming photos. The island looks beautiful with shady trees filling it.
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The small island is surrounded by the sea that shows a beautiful coastline. Its beauty looks very refreshing.
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The price of Rp12 billion is considered very affordable by many netizens for an island with a strategic location. This raises speculation about the truth of the information circulating.
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The island is claimed to be completely uninhabited, so it has the potential to be developed according to the wishes of prospective buyers. The natural state of the island is an added value for investors.
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The island's business potential includes plans to develop it as a marine transportation refueling location. This further increases the appeal of potential investors.
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However, Indonesian law strictly prohibits island buying and selling transactions through Law Number 27 of 2007. This regulation strictly prohibits the sale of islands and their ecosystems.
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Netizens are starting to question the legality of the island sale in Indonesia. Doubts have arisen regarding the ownership status and the transaction process carried out.
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Similar cases of selling small islands have actually happened before in Indonesia. This indicates that supervision of coastal assets is still weak.
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Until now, there has been no official clarification from the relevant parties regarding the truth of the sale of Kerengge Island. The mystery surrounding the sale of this island continues to be a hot topic.