Not the First
EP.38 Working Visit

After breakfast for the second time, they immediately reviewed the pond location which was part of the group's work program.

From some of the information they have collected, this region has enormous potential for pond development given the many empty land used for flight that has not been maximally utilized.

Cork fish or better known to the people of Belitung island with the name of mengawak become fish that are bred in this area because the fish turned out to have high economic value.

Cork fish is easily cultivated and the market needs of this fish are also very high with a fairly expensive selling value. Locals also process this fish into a variety of cakes and their typical dishes.

Cork fish cultivation potential is open to be developed by the community because there are still many former tin mine excavation land that can be revived but has not been utilized to the fullest.

The community can catch the opportunities given by the local government because they are not ready with the risks that could happen, so they still rely on cork fish caught from nature, namely in rivers or swamps.

"Why are people less interested in opening a pond, sir?" ask Pandu.

"They are pessimistic about the results of their efforts. If everyone's growing fish, who wants to buy them?"

"Have the village authorities ever set their opinions straight?"

"Often, even as an example of the results of this pond already has a container. But yes it was, they were afraid after spending a lot of capital when the harvest price fell,"

"It could be what makes them pessimistic because the facilities and infrastructure to this location is so minimal. Access the road if the rain is difficult to pass, so outsiders will rethink to come here," said Alex chimed.

"Can too. Transportation is also a point that must be taken into account in a business," said Mr. Edi added.

Since a few years ago, this village has been prepared as a land-based fishery cultivation area by the local government. But the development is quite slow because of this factor.

The area of the former mine excavation that has been dead for almost five years is the right reason to start a pond business with a net system, artificial ponds on empty land or ponds made of tarpaulin.

To overcome this, cultivation becomes an option to get an unlimited number of commodities.

"This pond was opened in the framework of community empowerment. The choice is Cork fish, because I see here a lot of potential developed by the locals. Fish can be made salted fish or crackers even because we are headed for tourism, can be for culinary," said Mr. Edi. They walked through a wide pond.

"Over this time we people here can only expect from nature. For this reason, we need to work with outsiders so that they can move the community to develop this business" he said again.

"What kind of stuff, sir?"

"In addition to regional culinary, cork fish is used by residents here as crackers and salted fish. Most made pempek and otak-otak. There is a juha that is made by Abon. The selling price is high,"

"Yes, salted fish cork is expensive. What kind of crackers, huh?" ask Rara curiously.

"There's a flutter, there's also a hack. In the store many souvenirs are sold. Usually residents here entrust/sell production in gift shops in the market or in the city center,"

"Nobody sells their own products?" ask Rey.

"Some, it's also who are willing to sell it on the market directly,"

"Nobody's selling online, huh?"

"It seems not because the courier access who wants to pick up here is quite difficult,"

"Well, dyed it. Later we will discuss at a follow-up meeting with the young people in this village," Alex reminded his friends.

"The work program that we have compiled between is to move the productive age population, especially village youth to develop online businesses so that the production of regional products are better known by the wider community, sir,"

"Good as well, son. The average young man is middle educated. If anyone goes to college, they are reluctant to go back to the village again once they finish college. Those in the village also use social media on average, but still limited to mere pleasure. If the program is successful it means there will be new business opportunities for residents here"

"We'll try. How can this work in 10 working days can produce products," Alex tried to convince Mr. Edi who was so hopeful that there was a new change in his environment.

"Thank you, Son. May all of your efforts bring about a meaningful change for this village,"

"Amijin,"

"Oh, yeah. Justjust wonderful. I'll go with you if you want to share your faith with us,"

"certainly, sir. We also feel happy if this little science can help others to open new opportunities" Rey said as she developed her smile.

They continue to discuss the programs that will be developed while observing the employees of the pond complete their respective tasks.

"Heat,beat.... Why don't you think of carrying a protector," muttered Rara who continued to walk on the side of Pandu. His body began to sweat, his face looked tired and pale.

"Patience, how else. It's half the way,"

"We take shelter first, yuk. It's a snuggled pegel,"

"We? Can make a storm. Ask for girl's friends, "elak Pandu. He feels bad if he has to fulfill Rara's wishes.

"Hem. Actually this. I'm really lemes," Rara felt that she was no longer strong enough to continue the journey, but she did not dare to ask Alex for permission because the head of the group was still so eager to dig information from the pond manager.

"Connor dong!" Rara Whine.

"Why should I?"

"You're being poured here. Alex couldn't have refused if you had permission,"

"Hemmm poured or indeed aging?"

"I'm not saying you're old" said Rara with a sad face.

Pandu just silent, he continued to step on Rara's side following the other friends. Every now and then he glanced at the girl who had started to limp in, his heart starting to be touched.

"It seems that he is no longer strong" he whispered inwardly.

Pandu clasped his steps at Alex's side, half-whispering he conveyed what Rara wanted.

"Have a rest first. Stay with Bang, don't biarin yourself. We saw the nursery first, then back again. Not long ago," said Alex outside the presumption Pandu.

"Rara why?" ask Rey.

"Ga strong way. Kecapean said" said Alex as he shrugged his shoulders and raised both eyebrows.

"Yes, his face is so pale" Risya chimed in.

"Let the Pandu nemenin. We continue the journey. It's over soon. He just seems tired, Doctor ma'am,"

"Ha.ha. I said that because Rara was wet with sweat on her face, not looking for a reason to let her. Parno, uh." Risya punched Alex slowly on the shoulder because he thought nothing of him.

"Thank God that's it. I'm us you're looking for the same reason" he said with a wry smile.

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