In Hambalang, One by One Minister Reports to the President of the Priority Program Obstacle
JAKARTA - The ministers of the Red and White Cabinet reported various obstacles to the implementation of priority programs to President Prabowo Subianto in a cabinet retreat held at President Prabowo Subianto's residence at the Garuda Yaksa Training Center, Hambalang, Bogor, West Java.
"So the obstacles that may arise in the implementation of priority programs in the retreat were conveyed directly by the relevant ministers to the President and were immediately discussed for their completion," said Secretary of State Prasetyo Hadi at Hambalang, as reported by ANTARA, Tuesday, January 6.
Prasetyo said President Prabowo led a retreat attended by all members of the Red and White Cabinet to listen to reports on the implementation of priority programs, including the obstacles faced by ministries and institutions.
He explained that in the initial session, the retreat participants, consisting of all members of the Red and White Cabinet, such as ministers, deputy ministers, heads of agencies, deputy heads of agencies, and leaders of high-level institutions, watched a video about the construction of a suspension bridge ordered by the President about a month ago, especially the bridge that became an access for children to school.
Until now, he said, a total of 11 suspension bridges have been completed, about 50 bridges are still in the process, and about 6,900 bridges will be pursued by 2026.
In addition, the achievements of a number of government priority programs were presented, including the nutritious meal program which has reached approximately 55 million beneficiaries with the support of approximately 19,000 nutrition fulfillment service units (SPPG) that have been built.
In 2026, he said, the number of SPPG is targeted to reach around 35,000 units to serve 82.9 million beneficiaries. The free health check program has also reportedly reached around 70 million citizens in one year in 2025.
"Then the President continued, as we said this morning, afternoon, that this government retreat is interpreted as a briefing from the President to all levels of the cabinet which begins with an evaluation of all government programs to then continue at the beginning of the year," he said.
Prasetyo said President Prabowo also expressed his appreciation to the cabinet and reiterated the government's commitment to working for the interests of the nation, state, and society.
Prasetyo said that this retreat would last until the evening considering that only four ministers had given exposure until the afternoon.
"Then the President decided to break, rest for the Maghrib prayer and eat, which will continue again at 18.45," he said.