Coordinating Minister AHY: Infrastructure Is the Key to a Sustainable Future

Infrastructure is where sustainability becomes real,” said AHY in a written statement on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. The remarks were made during his speech at Ecosperity Week 2026 in Singapore. According to AHY, climate change can no longer be viewed as a threat of the future, but as a real challenge facing society today. He cited the major disaster caused by Cyclone Senyar in Sumatra, which left more than a thousand deaths and affected millions. “Adaptation is no longer a future scenario. Adaptation is a cost we must pay today,” he said. AHY also explained that the Indonesian Government is accelerating the construction of adaptive infrastructure, including the Giant Sea Wall Pantura project, which has become one of the national strategic priorities in the Prabowo Subianto era. The project, 575 kilometres long, is designed not only for shore protection but also to safeguard food security, industrial areas, and the safety of millions of coastal residents in Java. “This is not just a seawall. This is about protecting the future of the country’s economy and our society,” AHY said. Meanwhile, Temasek Chairman Teo Chee Hean also stressed that climate adaptation is now as important as climate mitigation. According to him, adaptive capacity will be a key factor in maintaining global economic stability and the long-term continuity of development. For additional information, AHY was accompanied by Deputy for Housing Development and Infrastructure Coordination, Ronny Hutahayan; and Special Staff to the Minister Sigit Raditya and Herzaky Mahendra Putra. Also watch the video: AHY says Indonesia needs large investment to build infrastructure. (akd/ega)