International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR) ISSN (Online): 2319-7064 Index Copernicus Value (2013): 6.14 | Impact Factor (2014): 5.611 Volume 5 Issue 3, March 2016 www.ijsr.net Licensed Under Creative Commons Attribution CC BY Socio-Cultural Public Response on Morotai Island as Special Economic Zone (KEK) in Indonesia Saiful Deni 1 , Thamrin Husain 2 , Djamila Abbas 3 1, 2 Associate Prof. Department of Administration Science, Universitas Muhammadiyah Maluku Utara Indonesia 3 Departement of Economical Science Universitas Muhammadiyah, Maluku Utara Indonesia Abstract: This study aims to determine the public on the island of Morotai in the development of Special Economic Zones (KEK). The method used is quantitative research. Survey data collection techniques used. Determination of informants using simple random sampling technique. process analysis with an assessment of the content using the Public Perception of Social Culture, which analyzes data related to the social and cultural impact of Special Economic Zones (KEK) in Morotai Regency. The public perception is based on educational background, occupation, age, religion, ethnicity and education, as well as knowledge of the existence of KEK. The survey showed that most people (56.02% or 228 respondents) had heard about the special economic zone, especially through meetings with government (49.12% or 112 respondents). Most people (97.79% or 398 respondents) agreed on the manufacture and distribution of fishery products by reason of employment (73.62%). Community (91.65% or 373 respondents) in principle accepts or willing to work with immigrant employees who have the expertise. Community (51.11% or 208 respondents) expects the construction of vocational school / academy fisheries other than that they were expecting a child employee Morotai 26.29% or 107 respondents and 71 respondents or 17.44% expecting business opportunities could open up. Most communities 73, 46% or 299 respondents would trust the government to implement special economic zone because the government is more prepared to overcome the problem of 37.12% or 111 respondents who believe in the private sector, while as much as 16.46% or 67 respondents for private capital and work professionally 61, 19% or 41 respondents. Keywords: response of public, social and cultural, special economic zones, industrial, fishery 1. Introduction Master Plan for the Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesian Economic Growth (MP3EI) document issued by the Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs in 2011 explained that Indonesia as a country that initially had traditional economic base has now become the country with the proportion of manufacturing industry and services is greater. Evidently, the human development index in the period 1980 and 2010 increased from 0:39 to 0.60. Indonesia also played a greater role in the global economy. Indonesia now ranks the 17th largest economy in the world. Indonesia is also actively involved in global and regional economic forums such as ASEAN, APEC, and the G20. In addition, the challenges and dynamics of global and regional level in the future development of Indonesia require a readiness to change. global economic regions such as East Asia and Southeast Asia is a strategic area of Indonesia to take advantage of economic opportunities to the fullest. To that end, the readiness of Indonesia is important in order to improve the local economy by accelerating the process towards prosperity by equity. Recognizing the strategic position of Indonesia in the global and regional economic zones, the President of the Republic of Indonesia DR. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (2004-2014) saw the need to provide a preparation MP3EI economic outlook for Indonesia until 2025. Vision for the Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesian Economic Growth is the realization of Indonesian society Independent, progressive, just and prosperous. This vision is consistent with the vision of national development as stipulated in Law No. 17 Year 2007 on the National Long- Term Development Plan 2005-2025. Through MP3EI, Indonesia's per capita income in 2025 is targeted to be in the range between USD14.250-USD 15,500 with a total value of between USD 4.0 to 4.5 trillion GDP. To realize the intended target, need real economic growth from 6.4 to 7.5 per cent in the 2011-2014 period and about 8.0 to 9.0 per cent in the period 2015-2025. This growth will be followed by a decline in inflation from 6.5 percent, to realize the intended target, need real economic growth from 6.4 to 7.5 per cent in the 2011-2014 period and about 8.0 to 9.0 per cent in the period 2015- in 2025, this growth will be followed by a decline in inflation from 6.5 percent in 2011-2014 to 3.0 percent in 2025. To realize the vision of 3 missions in 2025 is the main focus, namely; 1) increasing the value added and the expansion of the value chain of the production process as well as the distribution of assets and access management (potential) natural resources, geographical area, and human resources, through the creation of economic activities that are integrated and synergistic within and inter-regional economic growth centers; 2) promote the establishment of an increase in the efficiency of production and marketing and the integration of the domestic market in order to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of the national economy; 3) encouraging the strengthening of the national innovation system in the production, processing, and marketing to strengthen the global competitiveness of sustainable towards innovation driven economy. The geographical position of Indonesia is right in the heart of the world economy. Indonesia passed by the Sea Lane of Communication (SLOC), the Strait of Malacca is ranked first in global container shipping line. Data from the United Paper ID: NOV161909 616