REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA -- The marine and fisheries compartment of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) said the government and stakeholders must conduct a study on subsidized fuels to guarantee fishermen's survival.

Chairman of the Marine Affairs and Fisheries of Kadin Yugi Prayanto said here on Monday that the government had to conduct a comprehensive study to solve inconsistency in its subsidized fuel policies.

"We want the stakeholders to review this to ensure the survival of fishermen and the continuation of their operations," Yugi said.

The government should give priority to subsidized fuels for fishermen, he said.