Prabowo Asserts Public Funds Must Be Used for Public Interest

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December 11, 2024 | 01:16 pm

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto reiterated that every rupiah of public funds must be utilized for the benefit of the people. This message was delivered during the inauguration of the Madukoro Overpass in Semarang City, Central Java, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024.

“I remind all for the umpteenth time that every rupiah of public funds must be used to the maximum for the people's interests,” Prabowo said during his remarks at the inauguration ceremony of the Madukoro Overpass.

He stressed that the overpass was constructed using public funds. He expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Public Works and all stakeholders involved in its completion.

According to him, infrastructure is essential to enhance connectivity, streamline traffic flow, and stimulate economic growth. He stressed that all infrastructure development within the nation must not only be efficient but also adhere to quality standards. 

“Hopefully, this infrastructure, this facility, will prove beneficial and valuable not only to the people of Semarang but to all the people of Central Java,” Prabowo stated.

The President arrived at the inauguration site at approximately 10:00 a.m., accompanied by Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo, his staff, and other relevant officials.

The overpass, located in the West Semarang Sub-district, underwent construction from April 2023 to May 2024. The total project cost amounted to Rp198.9 billion.

The Madukoro Overpass spans 221 meters, with a combined length of the overpass and connecting road reaching 1,597 meters and a width of 19 meters. This infrastructure aims to alleviate traffic congestion, particularly at the Artery Intersection (Madukoro) on the North Coast of Java route, which serves as a crucial link to Ahmad Yani Airport and Tanjung Mas Port.

Furthermore, the overpass supports the accessibility of national strategic tourism destinations, including Borobudur Temple, Yogyakarta, and Prambanan.

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