Ma'ruf Amin Says Government Needs Partnerships With Private Builds RTH In Various Regions

Vice President Ma'ruf Amin (two from the right) gave a statement to reporters in Solo, Central Java, Thursday (25/7/2024). ANTARA/Aris Wasita

SOLO - Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia Ma'ruf Amin ensured that the government would develop green open spaces (RTH) in various regions in Indonesia, as was the case in Balekambang Park. "In the future, the development of similar green infrastructure needs to continue to be triggered in various cities in Indonesia," he said after the inauguration of the arrangement of Balekambang Park in Solo, Central Java, as reported by Antara, Thursday, July 25. However, he said, these efforts required planning and synergy between the central and regional governments. To accelerate the growth of green infrastructure, partnerships between the government and the private sector also need to continue to be improved in the development and management process. "In principle, the government will continue to develop like this everywhere. Like this, it's rare in cities, with an area of 12.8 ha which is extraordinary," he said. He also appreciated the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) for arranging Balekambang Park while maintaining wealth in it. "There are still trees that are hundreds of years old. I heard this was also a place for Srimulat," he said. In addition, he is happy that the concept of traveling in Balekambang Park is still maintained, namely being able to bring mats and food from home to be enjoyed in the Balekambang Park area. "So this community recreation is maintained in the old way," he said. On the same occasion, Acting Governor of Central Java Province Nana Sudjana said the presence of the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia today provides enthusiasm and motivation for local governments to organize and maintain cultural heritage in Central Java so that it remains sustainable. "The arrangement of the Balekambang Park area is the government's effort to carry out a business to protect cultural heritage areas and improve green open space management facilities," he said.

He also hopes that the existence of Balekambang Park can be a means of public education.