The National Movement For Fair Communities To Open The Complaint Post For Alleged Abuse Of CMNP Jusuf Hamka Toll Road

Jusuf Hamka. (ANTARA-Livia Kristianti)

JAKARTA - The National Movement for Administrative Communities (GNMB) has opened a Complaint Post for Persecution of People Affected by the Toll Road Project carried out by PT Citra Marga Nusaphala Persada Tbk (CMNP), a toll road company owned by Jusuf Hamka.

This is based on the sharp public spotlight on the Ancol Harbor Road II Toll Road project which is about 9.67 kilometers long, which is expected to be able to facilitate the flow of logistics to Tanjung Priok Port.

The reason is, the implementation of the project is suspected of causing various forms of injustice and social impact for residents who are directly affected.

"We opened this post so that the voices of the affected people can be conveyed," said the head of the GNMB, Junaedi, in a statement to the media crew, Friday, October 24.

Based on the findings of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK), Junaed said there were a number of problems in the Cawang 'Tanjung Priok' East Ancol 'Tiga/Pluit Bridge' toll road development project by CMNP.

Allegations of discrepancies with regulatory provisions are one of the important findings currently being investigated by the Indonesian Attorney General's Office.

In the process, Jusuf Hamka's son, Fitria Yusuf, has been summoned to provide clarification regarding alleged irregularities and corruption in the extension of the toll road concession.

The affected communities, he continued, especially residents of RW 13 Penjaringan Village, North Jakarta, admitted that they suffered various losses due to this project.

Residents highlight the lack of transparency and attention to the social impact, micro economy, the environment, and activities of children disrupted by the development project.

Junaedi said the location of the complaint post emphasized that the establishment of this post was a real step to fight for justice for the people suspected of being wronged.

Through this complaint post, GNMB hopes that the government and related parties can hear the aspirations of residents, resolve problems fairly, and ensure that national infrastructure development does not sacrifice the interests of the small people.

"Many MSME players, small stalls, and small residents have lost their livelihoods. We want to ensure that their rights are fulfilled and this project runs with the principles of transparency and justice," Junaedi continued.