Jambi Governor Reports Coal Problems To DPR

Jambi Governor Al Haris conveyed the problem of coal to Commission VII of the DPR on the agenda of a working visit to the fourth trial period in 2022-2023.

"I together with the head of the Regional Apparatus Organization (OPD) related with Commission VII of the DPR RI have discussed mining business issues and entrepreneurs implementing the construction of a special coal line," Al Haris said as quoted by ANTARA, Saturday, May 6.

During the meeting, Al Haris explained about the actual condition of the coal transportation problem where the 223.3 kilometer national road section experienced congestion.

Starting from the Sarolangun - Tembesi - Talang Duku road section, with congestion-prone points located on the 17 kilometer Simpang V Tembesi - BBC Muara Bulian intersection.

The Jambi Provincial Government has prepared steps and handled transportation systems in areas affected by congestion.

"We have prepared steps and handling in areas affected by traffic jams, one of which is preparing an alternative road from Simpang Karmeo - Kilangan," said the Jambi Governor.

Regarding the progress of the construction of a special coal route, there are three companies that have been willing to build a special coal route, namely PT Putra Bulian Propertindo, PT Inti Tirta, PT Sinar Agung Sukses and two companies that have gone through the River, namely PT Minemex Indonesia and PT Timur Samudera Sejahtera.

Chairman of Commission VII DPR Eddy Soeparno said that the problem of coal is a big and complicated problem in Jambi Province. The problem has an impact on national roads that are damaged by congestion. Therefore, all parties are asked to find solutions to how to accelerate road construction with the aim of reducing the burden of using the road.

Eddy also revealed that the Jambi Governor's policy to solve the problem of coal transportation so far has been maximized.

The DPR also urges business actors to carry out their obligations, including those who are committed to building this special road.