Reasons Why DPRD Chairman Wants Former DKI Governor Ali Sadikin To Become A National Hero

Ali Sadikin/ Photo: Wikimedia Commons

JAKARTA - Chairman of the DKI DPRD Prasetio Edi Marsudi wants former DKI Jakarta Governor Ali Sadikin to be crowned a national hero.

Prasetio admitted that he would re-propose the title of hero to Ali. He wants the coronation of the title to be accompanied by the celebration of DKI Jakarta's 494th Anniversary which will fall on June 22, 2021.

"The proposal for the hero award for Bang Ali has been around since 2010. Hopefully this 494th anniversary of DKI can be given. Therefore, we will try again to complete the study and the required documents," Prasetio told reporters, Friday, 11. June.

Prasetio said that the proposal for Ali to be designated a national hero had been made many times. However, until now it has not materialized due to administrative problems.

In 2016 the former Governor of DKI Djarot Syaifullah Hidayat also proposed. However, due to incomplete administrative requirements, the title of national hero cannot be awarded.

For him, Ali deserves to be a national hero because of his role in leading Jakarta for 10 years from 1966 to 1977. For example, the ideas and concepts of governance.

According to Prasetio, the title of metropolitan city in Jakarta that is enjoyed by residents today cannot be separated from the services of Ali Sadikin.

"So it is very natural for the state to give the title of national hero to Ali Sadikin because of his services. I support it and we are working together so that this proposal can be ratified immediately," said the PDI-P politician.

For information, Ali Sadikin was born in Sumedang, July 7, 1927. He died on May 20, 2008 at the age of 80 years. Ali was a lieutenant general of the Naval Command Corps who was appointed by President Soekarno to be the Governor of Jakarta.

While in charge, Ali carried out a number of developments, such as Taman Ismail Marzuki, Ragunan Zoo, Ancol Dreamland Park, Ria Monas Park, to the preservation of Betawi culture in the Condet area. Ali is also the one who initiated the people's party every anniversary of Jakarta on June 22.

Not only that, Ali is also a figure who has a number of controversial programs. In addition to legalizing gambling and building localization, Ali Sadikin is the main brainchild of the Jakarta government in getting into the beer business. The company is now known as PT. Delta Jakarta.

Ali also often evictions slum villages. Ali Sadikin's insistence is none other than the proliferation of slum villages in Jakarta. Moreover, the village is often the source of disease outbreaks. By Ali Sadikin, the improvement of the village is seen as a solution to improve the health and cleanliness of Jakarta.