Langgam Pos - A total of 70 buses have been dispatched from Tanjung Perak Port in Surabaya to the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) to support the operations for Indonesia’s 79th Independence Day celebration in East Kalimantan.
The buses were initially inspected at Solo Terminal in Central Java and Purabaya Terminal in Sidoarjo, East Java. These buses are set to play a crucial role in facilitating the commemorative events on August 17, 2024.
Ana Adiliya, General Manager of Kalimas and Gapura Surya Nusantara (GSN) at PT Pelabuhan Indonesia (Pelindo) Regional 3 Sub Regional Jawa, confirmed that the buses are being transported aboard the Motor Vessel (KM) Dharma Ferry VII, owned by PT Dharma Lautan Utama (DLU). The vessel made two round trips to the East Kalimantan Port.
"On the first trip, 59 buses were transported on August 7, and they arrived in IKN last night," Ana said, as reported by Antara on August 8, 2024.
KM Dharma Ferry VII has since returned to Tanjung Perak Port in Surabaya to load the remaining 11 buses, which are expected to arrive in IKN by tonight.
“We have prepared the docking facilities as planned and the vehicle waiting area has been set up two hours before the ship’s arrival,” Ana added.
PT Pelindo Regional 3 Sub Regional Jawa has also coordinated with relevant stakeholders, including the Port Authority of Tanjung Perak and Pelindo Marine Service, to ensure smooth operations.
The 70 buses were thoroughly checked and met all requirements, including roadworthiness certification (KIR), vehicle registration documents (STNK), and tourism operation permits before being dispatched.
Jokowi to Gather Indonesian Regional Heads in IKN on August 13, 2024
Presidential Secretariat Chief Heru Budi Hartono has confirmed that President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) will convene regional heads from across Indonesia in the Nusantara Capital City (IKN) in Kalimantan on August 13, 2024.
“Yes, on August 13, all governors and acting governors will be gathered by the President,” said Heru Budi Hartono to reporters in Jakarta on August 6, 2024.
The event will be divided into two sessions. The first session, starting at 09:00 WIB, will include regents and mayors, followed by governors at 10:00 WIB.
President Jokowi is expected to address various issues, including the 2024 regional head elections. "He will discuss election processes, regional security, and maintaining neutrality," Heru explained.
Additionally, regional heads will be reminded to carry out their duties in line with the regional development plans and to implement activities according to the Medium-Term Regional Development Plan (RPJMD).
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