Disappointed By The Welcome Statue Covered By The HI Roundabout Bus Stop, Chairman Of The DPRD Will Call Transjakarta

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JAKARTA - Chairman of the DKI Jakarta DPRD Prasetyo Edi Marsudi plans to summon the BUMD PT Transjakarta to discuss the revitalization of the HI Roundabout Bus Stop which is being questioned because it is considered to close his eyes towards the Welcome Statue.

"As the head of the DKI Jakarta Provincial DPRD, I will summon PT Transjakarta and related SKPD to explain the implementation of the revitalization of the Transjakarta bus stop, which in fact has disappointed many parties," Prasetyo said in his Instagram account. prasetyoedimarsudi, Monday, October 3rd.

The Welcome Statue at the HI Roundabout is one of President Soekarno's works. Prasetyo said that the statue of a pair of humans holding flowers and waving hands was not just a display. But more to Indonesia deserves to be reckoned with in the world with its readiness to hold a 4th Asian sporting event.

With this high historical value, the PDIP politician views that the revitalization of the Transjakarta Bus Stop does not deserve to prevent it.

"Bung Karno once advised 'Never leave history!'. The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government should take good care of the advice in the implementation of development, including the revitalization of the Transjakarta Bundaran HI bus stop," he said.

Previously, Jakarta historian JJ Rizal had a problem with the construction of the revitalization of the Transjakarta Bus Stop in the HI Roundabout which blocked the view towards the Welcome Statue.

According to JJ Rizal, the Welcome Statue has a high historical value. He explained that the statue at the HI Roundabout was the work of President Soekarno with Governor Henk Ntak and maestro host Edhi Sunarso.

" Transjakarta should respect the historical area, not even compete with Bung Karno as an architect who works with Abel Sorensen, a maestro who is a statue artist, and Governor Henk Don't depend on him. It's not appropriate to compete with them," said JJ Rizal.

According to JJ Rizal, the Welcome Statue has a high historical value. He explained that the statue at the HI Roundabout was the work of President Soekarno with Governor Henk Ntak and maestro host Edhi Sunarso.

" Transjakarta should respect the historical area, not even compete with Bung Karno as an architect who works with Abel Sorensen, a maestro who is a statue artist, and Governor Henk Don't depend on him. It's not appropriate to compete with them," said JJ Rizal.

Separately, the Head of the DKI Jakarta Restoration Session Team (TSP) Boy Bhirawa revealed that the revitalization of the HI Roundabout Transjakarta Bus Stop violated cultural heritage conservation procedures.

Adapun kawasan Bundaran HI yang ditetapkan sebagai ODCB adalah Patung Selamat, airguman, dan jalan di sekitarnya. Meski masih berstatus diduga cagar budaya, kawasan Bundaran HI tetap harus diperlakukan cagar budaya.

"The restoration area of the cultural heritage belongs to the public, it belongs to the citizens of the city actually. An important area that has indications of historicality or meaning in the city must remain in its position. So, it should not be covered up or damaged," said Boy