DPR Please GBK Jakarta In The Future Become A Center For Sports And Public Activities

Bung Karno (GBK) Geloran Senayan Jakarta (Unsplash/Dino Januarsa)

JAKARTA - Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives supports the proposal of the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno to make Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) a national strategic project (PSN) in 2025. However, this support is only for improving facilities. The commission in charge of youth and sports asked the Government not to change the initial essence of GBK as a sports center.

"GBK is one of the prides of the nation which belongs to all Indonesian people. In general, we support it, but its main essence and function as a sports center should not be shifted," said Member of Commission X DPR Andreas Hugo Pareira to reporters, Wednesday, July 10.

Andreas agreed that GBK as a sports center is a potential area to be developed. He assessed that by improving facilities, accommodation and function, it would be more beneficial for the community. For information, the plan to develop GBK itself has the aim of attracting new investments. Therefore, the Government plans to add GBK functions that are no longer just for sports, but also as an international entertainment venue.

For this reason, Andreas assessed that the Government's proposal was actually quite good for the development of the GBK area, whose brush reached 279 hectares.

"Basically, the idea of developing and making the GBK area for environmental conservation is a good thing. However, we ask the Government to consider the benefits for the community regarding environmental conservation, not just looking at the commercial side," said the legislator from the NTT I electoral district.

Andreas also reminded the Government to prioritize the interests of the community if they want to carry out development. So that the community can benefit more.

"We ask the Government to prioritize the interests of the community if they want to take policies. Considering that GBK is the favorite spot for young people in the capital," Andreas explained.

The member of the House of Representatives' Sports, Education, Arts and Culture Commission also emphasized the importance of transparency and public participation in every stage of the development of PSN GBK. Andreas ensured that the DPR's commitment to continue to oversee the plan was to run according to its dignity.

"We will closely oversee this process to ensure that every step is taken in a transparent manner and involves community participation. GBK belongs to all of us, and decisions regarding its future must reflect the will and interests of the Indonesian people," he concluded.

Previously, Menparekraf Sandiaga said that a new form of investment in the GBK area would be reviewed by the management as the Public Service Agency (BLU) to provide input to the Government regarding the need for additional facilities through PSN.

All proposals related to PSN will be completed in 2025 in conjunction with the regulation of the Indonesia Quality Tourism Fund (IQTF) program.