Decova Law Journal
Vol. 1 No. 2 (2025): Decova Law Journal

Legal Reforms on Water and Coastal Management to Prevent Conversion into Property Companies

Faradila Arrahma (Faculty of Law, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia)
Azzahra Amalia Wijaya Wijaya (Faculty of Law, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia)
Devita Antikasari (Faculty of Law, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia)
Niken Huniarni (Faculty of Law, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia)
Febrilia Wulan Nanta (Faculty of Law, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
17 Dec 2025

Abstract

Resource management in Indonesia’s coastal areas is facing intense controversy, particularly regarding the Pantai Indah Kapuk Dua (PIK) project in Tangerang, Banten. This project, developed by a consortium of the Salim Group and Agung Sedayu Group, was established in a coastal zone rich in ecological and historical value, but has had detrimental effects on the environment and local communities. The construction of PIK 2 proceeded without community participation, resulting in fishermen losing their livelihoods and an increased potential for flooding due to an inadequate drainage system. Although the 1945 Constitution mandates that the use of natural resources be aimed at the prosperity of the people, in practice, this project prioritizes investors' interests, violates human rights, and triggers social friction. Land conversion without sustainability principles demonstrates weak governance and disregard for environmental law. This study emphasizes the importance of legal reform through flexible regulations, local community involvement, fair land governance, and protection of public access. Using normative methods, a legislative approach, and case studies, this research calls for comprehensive environmental assessments and information transparency in coastal zone management. Without an inclusive and sustainable approach supported by law, coastal development such as PIK 2 will only exacerbate social inequality and environmental degradation.

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dlj

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Religion Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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This journal publishes the results of research and academic studies on law and social justice. The existence of law must be able to realize social justice in society. Laws are made not only to regulate the order of its citizens but also to ensure that social justice can be accessed to the maximum by ...