By : Syaiful*)
Sulawesi – Economic activities in Sulawesi after the Idul Fitri 1436 H has not recovered yet. Fishermen still preparing equipment and boats and still off. This resulted in declining fish supply, causing the high price of sea fish.
“The price of sea fish such as Cakalang usually sold up to 15 thousand rupiahs increased to 25 thousand, sea fish prices rise due to the supply of fish catches of fishermen is reduced,” said Baba, a fisherman.
“The price of fish is predicted to return to normal after several weeks ahead because fishermen will sail again,” he said.
Sudding, a fisherman also stated that the fishermen are generally off, so it would affect the price of fish trader becomes expensive. Maybe 2-3 weeks later, fishermen will go back to the sea.
*) the author is sulawesi regional contributor