INTERACTION PATTERN BETWEEN FISHERS AND FOREIGN INVESTORS IN THE FISHING BUSINESS AND ITS IMPLICATIONS (A CASE IN NUNUKAN REGENCY, EAST KALIMANTAN)
Abstract: The objective of
this research is to determine patterns of interaction between fishers and
foreign investors (Malaysia) in the fishing business. Research conducted on May
2009 in the Nunukan, East Kalimantan. The data retrieval was conducted by in
depth interviews (deep interviews) with the fishers and middlemen as well as
direct observations on the condition of the fishing business and marketing in
both the Nunukan District and in Tawau Malaysia. The results showed that there
is a relatively large dependence of the fishers in Nunukan District to the
owners of capital from Tawau regarding capital provision, marketing of the
catch, and social security.
Keywords: Fishers; foreign
investors; border area; Nunukan Regency
Author: Iin Solihin, Sugeng
Hari Wisudo, John Haluan, Drajat Martianto
Journal Code: jpperikanangg120047
