Responses Of AHY And Nusron After Basuki Hadimuljono Was Inaugurated As Head Of The IKN Authority

Basuki Hadimuljono waved before the inauguration of the Chief of OIKN by President Prabowo Subianto at the State Palace, Jakarta. (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Regional Infrastructure and Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) and Minister of ATR/Head of BPN Nusron Wahid responded to the inauguration of Basuki Hadimuljono as Head of the Archipelago Capital Authority (OIKN).

Both welcomed the new position held by the former Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) in the era of President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) leadership.

Moreover, AHY emphasized that the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure must coordinate with OIKN.

"There are so many tasks, including the responsibilities room that can be coordinated with each other because IKN infrastructure development must also be guarded," AHY said at a press conference at the Ministry of ATR/BPN, quoted Wednesday, November 6.

"What President Prabowo (Subianto) wants will certainly continue (the development of IKN) with a focus on completing the executive, legislative and judicial centers. This is as the main part of the center of government going forward," he continued. AHY emphasized that he must continue to cooperate with the Head of OIKN Basuki Hadimuljono. According to AHY, the coordination coverage of the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development also includes the IKN Authority.

"Of course we have to continue to work together," said AHY.

Meanwhile, the Minister of ATR/Head of BPN Nusron Wahid responded briefly to the appointment of Basuki as Head of OIKN. Nusron praised the former Minister of Public Works.

"Pak Basuki (Hadimuljono) is a good person, top!" he said.

Previously, President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated Basuki Hadimuljono as Head of the Archipelago Capital Authority (OIKN) at the State Palace, Jakarta, Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Basuki is the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) and the Acting Chief of OIKN in the era of President Jokowi's leadership.

This inauguration is based on the Presidential Decree (Keppres) of the Republic of Indonesia Number 151/P of 2024 concerning the Appointment of the Head of OIKN which was set in Jakarta on November 4, 2024.