Solo Pilkada Debate: Gibran Fiery Talks About Solo Vision Amidst The Challenges Of COVID-19 And The Ruins Of The City

JAKARTA - Candidate for Mayor of Surakarta Gibran Rakabuming Raka is eager to convey his vision of reforming Solo City in the opening of the Solo Pilkada debate. The candidate for mayor of Solo who is paired with Teguh Prakosa said that Surakarta has two big challenges.

"We must know that Solo currently has 2 big challenges. First, the problem of COVID, the impact is not only on health, but on the economy, ”said Gibran in the Solo Pilkada debate broadcast by KPU Solo in collaboration with Metro TV, Friday, November 6.

The second problem according to Gibran is the sustainability of Solo as a modern cultural city. There are a number of problems that must be resolved in Gibran's view, namely congestion, population density and garbage.

"Pak Teguh and I offer a vision to represent Solo as a modern, tough, agile, and prosperous culture city," said Gibran stressing that this program is based on the spirit of mutual cooperation of all Solo residents.

For economic matters, the son of President Joko Widodo talked about the credit restructuring facility. Gibran-Teguh promised to expand labor-intensive programs, especially specifically for workers who have been laid off.

In his presentation, Gibran also touched on the importance of the health protocol for preventing COVID-19. Gibran socializes 3M, namely maintaining distance, wearing masks, and washing hands. The handling of health facilities will be improved.

“Solo can rise from the (impact of) COVID. If the people are healthy, the economy is strong, ”said Gibran loudly in the Solo Pilkada debate which was also hosted by Metro TV presenter Eva Wondo.