Heru Ready to Help with Additional Construction of Istiqlal Mosque

Jakarta Acting Governor Heru Budi Hartono, made a meeting with Istiqlal Mosque Grand Imam, Nasaruddin Umar and his administrators at the local mosque.

We are here to stay in touch with Grand Imam of Istiqlal

He arrived while being accompanied by Acting City Secretary, Uus Kuswanto also inspected the Istiqlal Mosque area after it was revitalized.

The meeting also discussed efforts to strengthen cooperation between the Jakarta Provincial Government and the Istiqlal Mosque in the context of fostering and maintaining religious harmony, as well as developing the welfare of religious communities in Jakarta.

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"We are here to stay in touch with Grand Imam of Istiqlal. No special here, we just want to increase synergy," expressed Heru, at Istiqlal Mosque, Thursday (12/8).

He went on to say that the Jakarta Government was about to give support by adding janitors to maintain the beauty of the mosque's environment.

"We'll help with its development. Perhaps, the licensing process will be accelerated later. We will also coordinate with Minister of BUMN and PUPR. There will be slight improvements at Monas and it can be synergized with Istiqlal. Certainly, we're ready to help," he explained.

He then appreciated the mosque for being the first mosque in the world to receive an award or final certificate of Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies (EDGE) from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) as a green building or eco-friendly building.

Istiqlal Mosque Grand Imam, Nasaruddin Umar also welcomed efforts to increase synergy with the Jakarta Government. His party will continue to support the city's programs and policies.

"We need your support for being an icon of Jakarta. We're ready to support your programs. We also promote interfaith harmony," he uttered.

As for the information, the meeting was also attended by Jakarta Mental and Spiritual Education Bureau Head, Aceng Zaini; Istiqlal Secretary Head, Mubarok; Riayah Istiqlal Division Head, Said Saile; Istiqlal Worship Division Head, Bukhori Al Katiri; Istiqlal Training Division Head, Farid Senong; and Community Empowerment Social Sector Head, Asep Saepudin.