Governor Edy Asks Regent Of Mandailing Natal To Overcome Illegal Mining

MEDAN - North Sumatra Governor, Edy Rahmayadi, asked the newly inaugurated Mandailing Natal Regent, M Jakfar Sukhairi Nasution, to focus on tackling illegal mining.

"There are still many problems in Mandailing Natal and also in South Labuhanbatu. So the elected regent must be able to solve them", said Governor Edy in Medan, quoted by Antara, Thursday, July 22.

Governor Edy said that after inaugurating the Regent of Mandailing Natal, M Jakfar Sukhairi Nasution/deputy regent Atika Azmi Utammi Nasution and Regent of South Labuhanbatu, Edimin/deputy regent Ahmad Padli Tanjung.

Edy asked the regional heads and deputy regents of the two regencies to immediately resolve various problems in their regions.

Accompanied by the Deputy Governor of North Sumatra, Musa Rajekshah, the governor said that in Mandailing Natal, several problems had to be addressed, such as stunting and tuberculosis, where the number of sufferers was quite high. Including illegal mining and infrastructure.

Meanwhile in South Labuhanbatu, said Edy, it is hoped that the regent/deputy regent can absorb the budget maximally and improve infrastructure.

"There is a lot of work in the regions, including consolidating with all parties so that the situation in the regions becomes more conducive to being able to work calmly. Don't be euphoric at parties", said Edy Rahmayadi.

The Regent of Mandailing Natal, M Jakfar Sukhairi Nasution, admitted that he would immediately coordinate with the Forkopimda of Mandailing Natal regarding the illegal mining case.

South Labuhanbatu Regent, Edimin, said he was ready to follow the North Sumatra Governor's suggestion regarding the absorption of the budget which should be maximized.

This includes increased attention to the health and infrastructure sectors.