Sri Mulyani: The Second Stage After The Ratification Of The IKN Law Is Quite Critical, We Must Find The Next Development Momentum

Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani said that after the ratification of the State Capital Law (UU IKN), the second stage to be passed was quite crucial and could affect IKN development activities in the future.

"The stages for IKN development consist of five stages. Perhaps the most critical stage after the law is enacted is the second stage, namely 2022 to 2024. At this stage it is very critical because later on from the funding aspect it will be seen what is the initial trigger so that it can then generate momentum for further development and also to create anchors. for IKN development and its transfer," he said during a press conference at the Senayan Parliament Building, Jakarta after attending the Plenary Meeting, Tuesday, January 18.

According to the Minister of Finance, the initial development of IKN will be regulated by more detailed derivative regulations after the IKN Law is passed.

"Therefore, a detailed master plan will be made later and will be payable in a Presidential Decree (Presidential Decree)," he said.

In the explanation of the Minister of Finance, IKN development in the early stages will focus on providing basic infrastructure to support movement and mobility.

"Later it will be carried out by a very important ministry, namely PUPR (Public Works and Public Housing) regarding the first is access to roads," he said.

The state treasurer also revealed that there are actually two main access points that are the government's reference for developing the mobility system in IKN.

“Besides the road, you can actually go through an alternative port because you can go through the bay. So those are two things that will determine how access and then the momentum of development will be carried out," he asserted.

To note, after completing one initial stage, namely the ratification of the IKN Law, the second stage is short-term development for the 2022-2024 period. Meanwhile, stages three, four, and five are planned to be carried out from 2025 to 2045.