Mahfud MD: Indonesia Was Built From The Outskirts, Villages And Outermost Islands

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JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Political, Legal and Security Affairs Mahfud MD emphasized that the government is committed to strengthening Indonesia's development from the periphery to achieve equitable development in various regions. will be realized. At least narrow the gap between urban and rural areas," said Mahfud MD in a press release, in Jakarta, Wednesday, May 25, quoted from Antara. While visiting Miangas Island, Talaud Islands Regency, North Sulawesi, Tuesday (24/5), Mahfud traveled around the island using a motorbike to check several public facilities, as well as inspecting the land for the construction of the Baznas Miangas Health House. Mahfud's presence on the outermost island of northern Indonesia was accompanied by the Minister of Home Affairs who is also the Head of the National Border Management Agency (BNPP) Tito Karnavian. will continue to protect this outermost island according to the constitution's mandate and the president's mandate," said Mahfud. The government has a strong commitment to maintaining state sovereignty and maintaining the authority of Indonesia as an independent country. "added this BNPP Steering Chair. Meanwhile, the Minister of Home Affairs will follow up on various suggestions and input from the community in order to strengthen the development of border areas.

"We will follow-up some proposals and inputs, such as improving education, fisheries, and other infrastructure in coordination with ministries and institutions at the center. We hope that with togetherness and mutual cooperation, Miangas Island will be even more alive," "On this occasion, there was a symbolic handover of aid to border communities, the signing of the 2021 Activity Program Inscription, the signing of the MOU between the National Zakat Agency of the Republic of Indonesia and the Talaud Islands Regency Government regarding the Baznas Miangas Healthy Home Development and Management Program.