PDIP To Anies Baswedan About Bicycle Monument: Dream Night About Statue, Tomorrow Make Statue

Bike Trail Monument (Photo: Diah Ayu/VOI)

JAKARTA - Chairman of the PDIP Faction of the DPRD DKI Gembong Warsono assessed the construction of monuments or inscriptions themed on the use of bicycles is not based on careful planning.

Because, according to Gembong, the bicycle monument built by the Governor of DKI Jakarta Anies Baswedan is not really needed by residents. Moreover, the bicycle monument is not listed in the regional medium-term development plan (RPJMD) DKI 2017-2022.

"Suddenly, last night dream to make a statue, then tomorrow manifested a statue. Mr. Anies Baswedan is quite working according to what is written in the RPJMD only. Work is not based on dreams", said Gembong when contacted, Thursday, April 15.

Gembong understands the budget construction of the IDR800 million for bicycle monument is a fund from the private sector in the form of building floor coefficients (KLB).

However, any source of funds, according to Gembong, should be used for programs that benefit the public.

"Any budget should look at the benefits side for Jakartans. Is it useless? Of course, it is useful. But looking at the current situation, the bicycle monument has not been a very priority", he said.

Deputy Governor of DKI Jakarta Ahmad Riza Patria said his party must give appreciation to artists to produce works through the construction of bicycle monuments. Also, the inscription will beautify the capital's icons.

"We have to respect fine art artists. Of course, it will be good, beautiful, interesting, and become an icon in Jakarta, becoming a selfie place for millennial friends", said Riza.

Riza claimed the making of inscriptions and the cost of expenditure has been reviewed by consultants. The price issued has also met certain conditions. After all, other needs in the DKI Provincial Government program have had their own budget allocation.

"All of them have allocations. Education, social, health, sports, religion, all allocated. Of course, the allocation is very proportional", said Riza.