Batam, BeritaSatu.com \u2014 Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and\nRegional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) reaffirmed the\ngovernment\u2019s commitment to driving Batam forward as an economic gateway\nfor the Southeast Asian region and the world. He described the momentum\nof Lunar New Year 2577 as a symbol of renewed spirit for strengthening\ndevelopment, particularly in the infrastructure and economic\nsectors.<\/p>\n
In his address at Swiss-Belhotel Harbour Bay, Batam, on Monday\n(16\/2\/2026), AHY expressed his hope that the spirit of the Year of the\nFire Horse would serve as collective energy to continue national\ndevelopment.<\/p>\n
\u201cHopefully in the Year of the Fire Horse we all possess strong\nenergy, courage, and a blazing spirit to continue the nation\u2019s\ndevelopment, including infrastructure development,\u201d AHY said.<\/p>\n
AHY stressed that under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto,\nthe government is focused on strengthening the foundations of the\nnational economy. Batam is regarded as holding a strategic position as a\ngrowth node directly connected to international trade routes.<\/p>\n
\u201cCurrently, under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto, we\nwant to build the economy. Batam itself continues to serve as a\nlaboratory and a gateway for the economy at the Southeast Asian and\nglobal level,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
According to AHY, Batam\u2019s development must remain consistent with its\noriginal design as a zone for industry, trade, and investment. He\nemphasised the importance of policy stewardship to ensure that economic\ntransformation proceeds sustainably.<\/p>\n
\u201cHopefully, in keeping with the founding spirit of Batam, we can\ntruly continue to safeguard it so that its economic sector, business,\nand tourism continue to advance and develop for shared prosperity,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
AHY expressed hope that progress in the economic and infrastructure\nsectors would have a direct impact on public welfare. The government\nwants to ensure that Batam\u2019s growth is inclusive and felt by all\nresidents.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd of course, we hope that the people of Batam will also become\nincreasingly prosperous,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ahy-pushes-batam-to-accelerate-as-global-economic-gateway-1771496391", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }