Anies-Sandi Report Jakarta's Strategic Agenda to President
Reported by Budhi Firmansyah Surapati | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
Jakarta Governor and his partner, Anies Baswedan-Sandiaga Uno, submitted a report on the progress of several infrastructure projects and urban issues in Jakarta to President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo when they met at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday (10/25).
The president's attentions on priority issues are six
"The president's attentions on priority issues are six. They are the Asian Games, MRT, LRT, floods, the slums arrangement, sidewalks arrangement, and stadium construction," said Anies.
Anies-Sandi Now Officially Lead JakartaHe explained, during the meeting, President gave direction about the venue construction of the Asian Games and Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) to be on time.
The direction, he furthered, was in line with the plan to ensure that the projects are implemented on schedule, on budget and on quality.
"It was also attended by Pubic Works and Public Housing Minister and Transportation Minister. We will directly coordinate with them to ensure what the central government and us do, in which it has been technically also negotiated," he asserted.
Jakarta Deputy Governor, Sandiaga Uno added, the president gave special attention to the velodrome, as equestrian was slated to be completed in the upcoming April 2018.
"We are tasked with ensuring to make it all ready for the August event. We must ensure excellent coordination and ensure nothing is delayed," he closed.
