Hands Over Bor Wells In Madura, Prabowo: I'm Happy This Program Works

Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto during a dialogue with Madurese. (Nailin/VOI

JAKARTA - Minister of Defense (Menhan) Prabowo Subianto handed over and inaugurated the drill well at the Al Anwar Islamic Boarding School (Ponpes) in Patereman Village, Modung, Bangkalan, Madura, East Java (East Java), Tuesday, January 23. The delivery of drill wells and pipelines of springs was carried out at 15 points in the Madura region.

"I am very happy to see that the program is quite successful. Two months ago, yes, we had to make 12 points now plus 15. And I heard a report from the deputy governor, there are many more points that really need it," said Prabowo during a dialogue with residents in Patereman Village, Modung, Madura, Tuesday, January 23.

Prabowo has instructed the Rector of the Defense University to form a special study program for hydrological water science. "Indeed, water is very important," he said.

Deputy Governor of East Java, Emil Dardak conveyed that based on data in 2023, there are 53 villages in Bangkalan Regency, 75 villages in Sampang Regency, 82 villages in Pamekasan, and 42 villages in Sumenep.

"The presence of the Ministry of Defense, of course, in providing water sources, is an extraordinary gift for all of us. Hopefully in a few years we will see Madura which is greener, whose people are smiling more and more. Wis wayahe, Madura are feeling progress," said Emil.

Apart from Emil Dardak, members of Wantimpres Soekarwo or Pak De Karwo were also present. As well as the Chancellor of the Defense University Lt. Gen. Jonni Maharoza and his staff.