DPRD Chairman Says Anies Should Also Make Ali Sadikin The Name Of A Street In Jakarta

Chairman of the DPRD DKI Prasetyo Edi Marsudi/Photo: Antara

JAKARTA - Chairman of the DKI Jakarta DPRD, Prasetyo Edi Marsudi, believes that the Governor of DKI Jakarta should include the name of former DKI Governor Ali Sadikin on a number of street names that have been changed to names of Betawi figures.

One of the reasons Anies made the names of a number of figures into street names is to commemorate the services of those who are considered heroes. So, according to Prasetyo, Ali Sadikin's name should also be the name of a street in Jakarta.

"Ali Sadikin is clearly a person and a meritorious figure. How did Jakarta start as a metropolitan city to date, one of which is Ali Sadikin's services," said Prasetyo in his statement, Wednesday, June 29.

Actually, Prasetyo had asked Anies to change the name of the street in front of the DKI Jakarta DPRD Building, namely Jalan Kebon Sirih to Jalan Ali Sadikin. This road stretches from the intersection of Jalan Abdul Muis to the intersection of Jalan Menteng Raya, opposite Tugu Tani, Central Jakarta.

The proposal for naming Ali Sadikin Street was officially conveyed when he held a special plenary meeting to commemorate the 494th Anniversary of the City of Jakarta last year.

In addition to the street names, on the same occasion Prasetyo also suggested that the name Ali Sadikin be enshrined in the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government Block G building with the names Graha Ali Sadikin, Ali Sadikin Hall, or Home Ali Sadikin.

"I've heard that the proposal was said to be granted at that time. But where until now. It doesn't matter, Jakarta during his (Ali Sadikin) leadership has many successes that have been felt by the community. ," said Prasetyo.

In fact, Prasetyo emphasized that changing street names in Jakarta must also go through long considerations and studies. In addition, it is necessary to form a deliberative body whose contents come from the executive and legislative elements.

"Then did the change in the name of the road involve the DKI DPRD? No. Even though the rules and procedures had previously been stated in the Governor's Decree, which was issued by Governor Sutiyoso," said Prasetyo.

DKI Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan revealed the urgency of changing the names of 22 streets in Jakarta to names of Betawi figures. Anies admitted that he wanted to make Jakarta seen as a city that has many meritorious people. "This will reflect that in our city there are many meritorious individuals. This is a city where struggles are fought and so many heroes and meritorious individuals gather," said Anies. at the City Hall of DKI, Monday, June 27. To commemorate the names of those meritorious figures who have died, according to Anies, the most appropriate way is to immortalize their names as the names of Streets in Jakarta. and become the name of a street in Jakarta. Hopefully, Jakarta will reflect more and more as a city that respects meritorious individuals and makes meritorious individuals an inspiration for future generations," explained Anies. List of street names changed to names of Betawi figures: 1. Entong Fat Street (formerly Jalan Budaya).2. Jalan Haji Darip (formerly Jalan Bekasi Timur Raya).3. Mpok Nori Street (formerly Jalan Raya Bambu Apus).4. Jalan H. Bokir Bin Dji'un (formerly Jalan Raya Pondok Gede).5. Jalan Raden Ismail (formerly Jalan Buntu).6. Jalan Rama Ratu Jaya (formerly Jalan BKT West Side).7. Jalan H. Rohim Sa'ih (formerly Bantaran Setu Babakan Barat).8. Jalan KH. Ahmad Suhaimi (formerly Bantaran Setu Babakan Timur).9. Jalan Mahbub Djunaidi (formerly Jalan Srikaya).10. Jalan KH. Guru Amin (formerly Jalan Raya Pasar Minggu, North side).11. Jalan Hj. Tutty Alawiyah (formerly Jalan Warung Buncit Raya).12. Jalan A. Hamid Arief (formerly Jalan Tanah Tinggi 1 alley 5).13. Jalan H. Imam Sapi'ie (formerly Jalan Senen Raya)14. Abdullah Ali Street (formerly SMP 76 Street).15. Jalan M. Mashabi (formerly Jalan Kebon Kacang Raya North Side).16. Jalan HM Shaleh Ishak (formerly Jalan Kebon Kacang Raya South Side).17. Jalan Tino Sidin (formerly Jalan Cikini VII).18. Jalan Mualim Teko (formerly Jalan in front of Muara Angke Nature Park).19. Sheikh Junaid Al Batawi Street (formerly the West Outer Ring Road).20. Jalan Guru Ma'mun (formerly Jalan Rawa Buaya).21. Jalan Kyai Mursalin (formerly Jalan Panggang Island).22. Jalan Habib Ali Bin Ahmad (formerly Jalan Panggang Island).