Ridwan Kamil's Action Against Kalimalang Is Similar To A River In South Korea In Today's Memory, September 25, 2019

The Governor of West Java, Ridwan Kamil, reviewed the Kalimalang revitalization project in 2022. (ANTARA)

JAKARTA Memories of today, five years ago, September 25, 2019, the Governor of West Java (West Java), Ridwan Kamil (RK) inaugurated the Kalimalang revitalization project phase one of Zone 1 (the celebration zone). The revitalization was carried out so that Kalimalang resembled rivers in South Korea (South Korea).

Kalimalang will later become an entertainment center to education. Previously, RK's desire to change the face of Kalimalang that passes through Bekasi City was unbearable. He wants Kalimalang to resemble and be the equivalent of the Cheonggyechon River in Seoul.

The Bekasi City Government had raised a discourse on beautifying Kalimalang. They want to immediately revitalize Kalimalang so that it becomes a green open space that can be accessed by residents of Bekasi City. There are parks, water mancul, and also cultural centers.

It is not impossible that Kalimalang can become a new tourist icon in Bekasi. However, the availability of funds has made everything up. Later RK actually had the same plan. He wanted Kalimalang's face to change.

Kalimalang in the shadow can be used for various activities. Kalimalang can be a new center of entertainment for the community. RK's desire is also high. He wants Kalimalang to resemble rivers in South Korea.

Take for example the Cheonggyechon River in Seoul which is a center for enjoying cheap entertainment. Special budgets were also prepared. The Ministry of PUPR also helps with funds. Even though the funds raised were only able to revitalize two zones out of a total of four zones planned by the West Java government.

The four zones include celebration, education, ecology, and commercial zones. The revitalization design was also prepared. RK can't wait to convey happy news to Bekasi residents through its social media.

RK also conveyed the design of zone one with all its regularities related to Kalimalang. Zone 1 itself is located around the Metropolitan Mall of Bekasi City. The plan was then responded enthusiastically. Moreover, RK itself has an architect background. There is no doubt about his ability in supervision.

Residents of Bekasi City. This is the final design of the arrangement of Malang River in zone 1. There are 4 zones planned. Pray that our affairs will be facilitated by Allah SWT. Hatur Nuhun," said RK via Twitter / X account @ridwankamil, December 3, 2018.

Ulam's beloved pinnacle arrives. Ridwan Kamil fulfilled his promise to turn Kalimalang on September 25, 2019. RK himself was present to inaugurate the revitalization by carrying out symbolic activities in the form of laying the first stone.

Revitalization is also focused on the first phase of Kalimalang arrangement protection in the celebration zone. The goal is to create a zone 1 which is able to present a gathering place to cultural celebrations on the banks of Kalimalang.

The spirit of RK also deserves appreciation. However, recently the dream of managing Kalimalang has dimmed itself, especially since its construction coincided with the Becakayu Toll Road and a year later the COVID-19 pandemic hit Indonesia. The project is only around. The rest stalled.

"Aspects of safety, smooth flow (water), and channel maintenance operations are still being considered while the proposed social space, activity space, and green space around the water body. In this celebration zone, it will have a ngariung park, a children's park and a shallow pond, a historical garden, and a Chandrabaga bridge which will certainly be full of places for selfies.

So that the Bekasi people have other alternatives besides visiting the mall. However, they also enjoy green open spaces and interaction rooms along Kalimalang," said the architect of the planning team for the Kalimalang Project, Sibarani Sofian as quoted by the ANTARA page, September 25, 2019.