Promise Of 100 Days For The First Pair Of Regional Heads Of Women In Sumatra

Ratna Machmud (left) and Suwarti (right) when inaugurated as Regent and Deputy Regent of Musi Rawas in Palembang, Friday (26-2-2021). BETWEEN / HO

JAKARTA - Ratna Machmud and Suwarti made history as the first female regent and deputy regent pair on the island of Sumatra who were also inaugurated along with five other regional heads in Palembang.

The two heroines were appointed by the Governor of South Sumatra, Herman Deru. After the inauguration, Ratna Machmud said that his party would focus on improving infrastructure in villages during the 2021-2026 period.

"We have a program of 100 working days by going directly to the sub-districts and villages regarding what the residents of Musi Rawas Regency need," said Ratna as quoted by Antara, Friday, February 26.

According to him, Musi Rawas Regency, which now has a population of 395,570 people, needs a development breakthrough so that the regional potential can raise the welfare of the community.

By going directly to the villages, according to him, it would be more effective to absorb community aspirations for development which were not only beneficial, but also in accordance with needs.

Previously, Ratna Machmud-Suwarti who was promoted by the Golkar, PAN, and Gerindra Parties won the 2020 Musi Rawas Regent and Deputy Regent Election with 112,843 votes or 51.8 percent.

Both defeated the incumbent Hendra Gunawan-Mulyana who won 104,620 votes.

"Alhamdulillah, to be the first female pair of regional heads in Sumatra, we will carry this mandate well," he added.