Member of Commission V of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Ruslan Daud, welcomed the reopening of the Kualanamu-Rembele flight route connecting Central Aceh through Rembele Airport, Bener Meriah Regency. He assessed that the opening of the route was very strategic to support the mobility of the people of Takengon and Bener Meriah, especially in post-disaster situations.
"We hope that with the opening of this route, the distribution of logistics will run more smoothly so as to accelerate the post-flood and landslide recovery process," said Ruslan Daud, Wednesday, December 17.
Ruslan revealed that during the air route to Rembele Airport, the people of Central Aceh experienced limited access which had an impact on logistics distribution, humanitarian services, and economic activities, especially after the flood and earthquake disasters at the end of November. According to him, the heavy and disaster-prone geographical conditions make air transportation an urgent need.
"The reopening of this air route is an answer to the real needs of the people of Takengon and Bener Meriah. Air transportation is very vital, especially when land routes are cut off due to landslides and floods," said the PKB legislator for Aceh.
Ruslan also appreciated the steps of the Coordinating Minister for People's Empowerment, Muhaimin Iskandar and the Lion Air Group, which were considered to be quick in responding to the needs of the Acehnese people, especially the central region which has been difficult to reach.
"This is not only about connectivity, but also about the fairness of development. This air route will drive the regional economy, accelerate the distribution of assistance, and strengthen public services, especially after disasters," he said.
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As a working partner of the Ministry of Transportation, Ruslan emphasized that Commission V of the Indonesian House of Representatives would continue to encourage the strengthening of pilot airports in Aceh, including Rembele Airport, so that flight services are safer, more affordable, and sustainable.
"In the future, flight frequencies are expected to continue to be increased according to community needs. The state must be present to ensure that areas such as Takengon and Bener Meriah are not isolated," he concluded.
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