JAYAPURA – The asset management arrangement at the Skouw State Border Post (PLBN) in Jayapura City, Papua, has been finalized.
During a handover ceremony held in Skouw on Friday, May 16, 2025, the National Border Management Agency officially transferred the management of the market assets to the Papua Provincial Government.
Conversely, the Papua Provincial Government granted the land in the core zone of the State Border Post to the National Border Management Agency as a permanent asset, complete with its land certificate.
Acting Governor of Papua, Ramses Limbong, emphasized that the asset transfer aims to reorganize management authority to avoid overlapping responsibilities.
He also conveyed the provincial government’s commitment to maximizing the use of the market as an economic space for border residents.
“We will manage this market directly. We hope this area truly grows into an economic engine,” said Ramses.
According to Ramses, the Papua Provincial Government will coordinate with the local indigenous communities to ensure that the development and utilization of the area are accepted and understood by all stakeholders.
He also noted the significant potential from the influx of consumers from Papua New Guinea who come daily to the border area to shop.
“The market demand is clear. Now it’s just a matter of how we manage this area seriously, with proper planning and sustainability,” he added. ***