Minister Of Public Works Calls Rule Issues The Reason MLFF Has Not Been Implemented

Minister of Public Works (PU) Dody Hanggodo (photo: Theresia Agatha/VOI)

JAKARTA - Minister of Public Works (PU) Dody Hanggodo opened his voice regarding the continuation of the implementation of the toll pay system without stopping or Multi Lane Free Flow (MLFF). According to the plan, this system should start an open trial in December 2024.

Dody said that currently the implementation of MLFF is still hampered by the internal conditions of the Ministry of Public Works, one of which is related to regulations. However, he did not explain further what regulations hindered the toll road system.

He only ensured that the rules synchronization process was still being carried out.

"There are a lot of holes in me. I'm still cleaning up the rules, like the rules that haven't been synchronized here and there, a lot," said Dody when met by reporters at his office, Jakarta, Friday, December 27.

The synchronization in question is still related to the results of the examination by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) some time ago which found a number of problems in MLFF. Due to this condition, Dodi assessed, there are several derivative rules that must be made.

On the other hand, PT Roatex Indonesia Toll System (RITS) as the Implementing Business Entity (BUP) previously mentioned that January 2025 the system is ready to be implemented. However, Dody is of a different view.

He himself is not sure that an open implementation or trial can be carried out starting January 2025. According to Dody, there are still many things that need to be addressed.

"It's impossible (January 2025). But, if possible, thank God. Please pray only. We, right, must always be optimistic," he said.

When asked further if the system was possible to implement in the first quarter of 2025, Dody agreed. He hopes that the adjustments made can be completed soon.

"God willing (quarter I-2025). We will maximize it," he concluded.