SOE Minister Optimistic To Be Able To Complete The Supporting Facilities For The 79th Anniversary Of The Republic Of Indonesia At IKN

Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

JAKARTA - Minister of State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) Erick Thohir is optimistic that he can complete supporting facilities for the implementation of the 79th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence on August 17, 2024 in the capital city of Nusantara (IKN), East Kalimantan.

"With about a month remaining, we are optimistic that we can complete President Joko Widodo's direction so that the ceremonial field and the State Palace can be completed on time," Erick said in a written statement, quoted from Antara, Sunday, June 30.

Erick said that the anniversary of IKN's inaugural Independence would make the Indonesian nation proud because it would be attended by guests from within and outside the country.

Currently, the ceremonial field project and the State Palace which were built in operational cooperation (KSO) by PT PP (Persero) and PT Wijaya Karya (Persero) have progressed to 77.9 percent, or above the previous target of 73 percent.

The facilities that have been built include the guest Great Plaza area, the ceremonial field, the lobby area, and the 34-pillar column area.

For interior areas such as credential rooms, heirloom flag rooms, and official activity rooms, they are almost ready to be used to welcome domestic and foreign guests.

Meanwhile, PT PP President Director Novel Arsyad said the company was optimistic in completing the projects that had been mandated at IKN, especially the ceremonial field project and the State Palace would be completed and ready to be used for the independence day ceremony. In completing the projects, PT PP is committed to always prioritizing the safety and quality of the work.

PT Waskita Karya (Persero) Tbk. is also responsible for the construction of the Presidential Secretary Building which has reached 91.12 percent, the Coordinating Ministry for Political and Security Affairs 80.14 percent, and the Coordinating Ministry for Coordinator 4 which covers the field of human development and culture 85.22 percent.

President Director of PT Waskita Karya Muhammad Hanugroho is optimistic that the Presidential Secretariat building project, Coordinating Ministry 3 and 4 will be completed in 2024 and is committed to continuing to support infrastructure development in Indonesia.