Indonesia\u2019s National Police (Kepolisian Negara Republik Indonesia)\ncontinues to deliver tangible results for communities through the\ninauguration of the Red and White Precision Bridge in Riau Province.\nThis programme forms part of the implementation of President Prabowo\nSubianto\u2019s directive to strengthen public access, particularly in\nregions previously hindered by geographical constraints.<\/p>\n
National Police Chief Jenderal Listyo Sigit Prabowo stated that the\nbridge construction represents a rapid response to community needs,\nespecially for schoolchildren who previously faced risks crossing rivers\nor travelling long distances to reach school. In Riau Province alone,\nthere are 110 bridges in total, with 27 already completed and\ninaugurated, whilst 83 others remain under construction. Nationally, the\nbridge construction initiative has reached approximately 411 locations\nacross various regions of Indonesia.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have also received reports from several other regions; currently\nthere are roughly 411 bridges being constructed, and Riau Provincial\nPolice is among those with the highest number,\u201d the National Police\nChief said.<\/p>\n
The National Police Chief expressed hope that the bridges will\ndeliver genuine benefits for educational access, improvement in\ncommunity living standards, and economic growth by facilitating\ndistribution and mobility. On the occasion, Siti Hediati, Chairwoman of\nCommission IV of the House of Representatives, also expressed\nappreciation for the Police\u2019s initiative, which she deemed capable of\npresenting concrete solutions for communities.<\/p>\n
She emphasised that whilst infrastructure development is not the\nprimary responsibility of the police, this step demonstrates the Police\ninstitution\u2019s responsiveness to real issues on the ground. \u201cThis is\ntangible work. Its impact is directly felt by communities, especially\nschoolchildren and economic activities in villages,\u201d said Hediati,\nbetter known as Titiek Soeharto.<\/p>\n
Beyond the inauguration ceremony, the event included interactive\ndialogue between the National Police Chief, the Chairwoman of Commission\nIV, the Minister of Forestry, and communities and students in various\nregions of Riau. The dialogue was conducted both in-person at the event\nlocation and online, connected with Kampar Regency, Kuantan Singingi,\nand Meranti Islands.<\/p>\n
During the dialogue, residents and students directly shared their\nexperiences before and after the bridge was built, including challenges\nin accessing education, transportation, and future aspirations. This\ninteraction served as a two-way communication platform that strengthened\nstate engagement in directly addressing community needs.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Riau Regional Police Chief Irjen Herry Heryawan emphasised\nin his remarks that the Red and White Precision Bridge construction is\npart of efforts to deliver tangible benefits to communities through the\nPrecision spirit. \u201cThis construction is a manifestation of the state\u2019s\npresence to reach communities in need, whilst strengthening connectivity\nand social life,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
He noted that the programme stems from the Precision spirit,\nunderstood not merely as a working concept but as a way of delivering\ntangible benefits to communities. \u201cThis construction is a mandate. A\nmandate to ensure the state reaches communities who truly need it. Here\nis where the face of Precision Police is truly present,\u201d the Regional\nPolice Chief stated.<\/p>\n
The Regional Police Chief also emphasised that in Malay lands,\ncivilisation grew from connectivity. Rivers that once served as\nlifelines are now bridged as symbols of progress and collectivity. The\nconstruction of 110 bridges in Riau, according to him, is not merely a\nfigure. That figure symbolises the Police\u2019s commitment and dedication to\nsociety, whilst representing the spirit of service.<\/p>\n
\u201cJust as the emergency service 110 always stands ready to answer\ncommunity needs,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n
The inauguration event was attended by Forest Minister Raja Juli\nAntoni, Deputy Forest Minister Rohmat Marzuki, Chairwoman of Commission\nIV of the House of Representatives, and several senior Police\nHeadquarters officials, including the Police Criminal Investigation\nChief, Police Intelligence Affairs Head, Brimob Commander, Police Public\nRelations Chief, and Task Force Commander of the Precision Bridge\nProgramme.<\/p>\n
Also present were the Acting Governor of Riau along with the Riau\nProvincial Leadership Coordination Forum, the Bukit Barisan I Military\nRegional Commander, Kampar Regent along with the Kampar Regency\nLeadership Coordination Forum, and regional heads of regencies and\nmunicipalities throughout Riau Province. The event was also attended by\ncommunity representatives, traditional leaders, the Chairman of the Riau\nShariah Scholars Council along with his team, the Head of Riau\nProvincial BAZNAS, and representatives from the private sector and civil\norganisations that contributed to the bridge construction through\nCorporate Social Responsibility support and cross-sector\ncollaboration.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/chief-of-police-inaugurates-red-and-white-precision-bridge-in-riau-strengthening-access-to-education-and-1773748357", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }