The Masiri Buton Community Grants 3 Ha Land To The Regency Government To Build A Market, Terminal And Ice Factory

South Buton Regent, La Ode Arusani laid the first stone for market development in Masiri Village, Batauga District (Photo: Antara/HO-Diskominfo Buton Selatan)

SOUTHEAST SULAWESI - The community in Masiri Village, South Buton Regency, Southeast Sulawesi has donated 3 hectares of land for the construction of a traditional market and several other development needs.

The development of the market in Batauga District was marked by the laying of the first stone by the Regent of South Buton, La Ode Arusani, accompanied by expert staff from the Regent, as well as the Head of OPD (Regional Apparatus Organization) within the area of the local government, Tuesday, July 6.

In addition to the construction of a 1-hectare market, a 1-hectare terminal was built on the grant land, an ice factory, and a people's port to support the development of the market.

"God willing, we will continue to strive to build all sectors to strengthen the community's economy. Because it must be remembered that if people's incomes increase, it will certainly strengthen the economy itself", said the Regent as quoted by Antara, Tuesday, July 6.

The plan for the development of several infrastructure facilities, apart from the APBD (Regional Budget), will also be allocated from the 2021 and early 2022 budget amendments.

Meanwhile, Head of the South Buton Cooperative, SME, Industry and Trade Service, La Hardin said the Masiri market will drive the economy of the local community and the region as a whole.

One of the youth leaders of Masiri La Ode Asmin welcomed and appreciated the South Buton Regency Government for building a market in Masiri Village.

It is hoped that the market can improve the community's economy and restore Masiri according to its history as the center of the economy and government.

South Buton, which blossomed from its parent, Buton Regency around the middle of 2014, continues to improve by increasing various infrastructure developments, human resources, health, education, and other sectors according to the vision and mission of the Regent Arusani.

Areas that have tourist destinations include Snake Island, Matcha Beach, including the Lapoili Ring Bridge, which is currently nominated for the 2021 Indonesian Enchantment Event (API).