“Fire triangle” Prabowo, Salim and Aguan

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The noise around the bamboo fence in the Tangerang Sea, linked to Pik 2, is an interesting subject in the dynamics of relations between authorities and conglomerates. This will be an opportunity to prove the attitude and attitude of President Prabowo. treatment that he gave in to conglomerates, notably to Anthoni Salim and Aguan: the two main conglomerates of the PIK 2 project.

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The relationship between political power and capitalism has always been in the spotlight in Indonesia. Especially if this problem concerns leaders at the presidential level and entrepreneurs at the conglomerate.

One of them is linked to the relations between President Prabowo Suubianto and Anthoni Salim and Sugianto Kusuma alias Aguan, two conglomerates whose names have been the most discussed in the last 2 weeks.

These three personalities are currently the subject of an animated public debate on a major development subject, namely the case of the bamboo fence 30 kilometers long in the Tangerang Sea, linked to the Pantai Kapuk rehabilitation project 2 (Pik 2). This project is a collaboration between two major conglomerates, Salim and Aguan, previously known to be close to the government of Joko Widodo.

The question of the maritime barrier arose after the Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Planning of the Spatiality/Head of BPN Nusron Wahid revealed that the waters around the sea barrier had certificates of rights of use of buildings (SHGB) and property rights certificates (SHM). Companies and individuals holders of SHGB and SHM are affiliated with the PIK 2 project.

This fact raises major questions, because these certificates are issued for oceanic areas, which clearly violates legal regulations. The delivery of this certificate took place at the time of Jokowi, under the direction of Hadi Tjahjanto as Minister of the ATR/BPN chief.

In addition to legal issues, the social impact of this case is also very important. The small fishermen in the region complain about the difficulty of accessing fishing areas due to bamboo fences that extend on the sea. This situation has given rise to a serious conflict of interest between the capitalist elite and The small community, giving rise to social pressure to which the new Prabowo government must immediately respond.

The question is: how should Prabowo answer this controversy?

Conglomerate streaks

Anthoni Salim through the Salim and Sugianto Kusuma group with the Agung Sedayu group are two major conglomerates closely linked to the strategic policies of the previous government or the Joko Widodo era.

The Salim group, known as one of the main players in the food sector through brands like Indofood, also has a great influence in the real estate and infrastructure sectors. Its political proximity allows the Salim group to expand its business network to include national strategic projects.

On the other hand, Sugianto Kusuma or Aguan, owner of the Agung Sedayu group, is president of the Nusantara consortium, which is a conglomerates forum aimed at supporting the development of the National Capital (IKN) in the eastern Kalimantan. This role underlines the active involvement of Aguan in the major initiatives of the Jokowi administration, including projects intended to change the face of Indonesia in the future.

Many suspect that Aguan's support at IKN is the reason why the Jokowi government has granted the status of National Strategic Project (PSN) to some of the PIK 2 projects. With this PSN status, various questions of development permit will become a priority. stakeholders which is linked to it, mainly linked to the government bureaucracy.

This relationship between the government and the conglomerates shows how large policies are designed by collaborating with entrepreneurs as a strategic partners. However, such a trend can also give rise to violations of the law and conflicts of interest.

The case of the Pantai Indah Kapuk 2 maritime barrier (Pik 2), involving Salim and Aguan, is an example of the way the relationship between power and capitalism can create complex dynamics that have vast impacts, both social and politicians.

Prabowo how?

As a new president, Prabowo is faced with a large dilemma to determine his position on the Pik 2 affair. On the one hand, he must maintain good relations with Salim and Aguan, given their important role in the economy national. On the other hand, he must show his support for small communities, especially to fishermen, to maintain his political legitimacy.

The first measure that Prabowo can take is to review the SHGB and SHM certificates delivered for sea areas. This decision will not only restore public confidence, but will also demonstrate the government's commitment to enforce the law. But this approach certainly includes risks, especially if it causes tensions with conglomerates.

To understand this dynamic, the theory of state capitalism can serve as a basis for analysis. According to Fred Block, state capitalism is a situation in which the State plays an active role by facilitating the accumulation of capital by certain elites.

In the Indonesian context, this trend is clearly visible in relations between the government and the great conglomerates such as Salim and Aguan. Politicians such as the development of IKN are a clear example of how the State uses public resources in the interest of a small elite.

In addition, Karl Polanyi in Great transformation Stressing how capitalism often creates fictitious products, such as the land and the sea, which should not be merchant. The PIK 2 case shows how maritime areas are transformed into goods that can be exchanged, thus harming small communities such as fishermen.

Another approach is the theory of the symbolic policy of Murray Edelman, which explains how managers can use symbolic actions to strengthen their legitimacy. In this case, Prabowo can take advantage of the symbolic policy by taking firm measures against the PIK 2 case, such as the cancellation of problematic certificates and the improvement of access for fishermen.

The case of the PIK 2 sea barrier is a first test for the Prabowo government. The way he dealt with this question will determine the orientation of the relationship between political power and capitalism in Indonesia.

If Prabowo chooses to continue the Jokowi relationship model with the great conglomerates, then state capitalism will remain the main characteristic. However, if he takes firm measures to protect the interests of small communities, Indonesia could then enter a fairer era.

In the end, the decision belongs to Prabowo. Will he build a consensus between the elite and the people, or will he be trapped in the dynamics of the fire triangle between power, capitalism and social justice. The answer to this question will determine the political and economic future of Indonesia over the next five years. It's interesting to wait for the rest. (S13)