Coordinating Minister AHY Prioritises Basic Infrastructure and Connectivity for 2027

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development (IPK), Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), stated that the development of basic infrastructure and connectivity will be the priority of his ministry in 2027 to support economic growth and equitable development.

He noted that infrastructure development is not merely oriented towards physical construction, but also towards supporting various national priority agendas, such as food security, energy security, the provision of clean water, the improvement of human resource quality, and the strengthening of inter-regional connectivity.

“Infrastructure is not built simply for the sake of building infrastructure, but is ultimately oriented to support a number of national priority agendas,” said AHY following a working meeting with the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) Budget Committee at the Parliament Complex, Jakarta, on Monday.

According to him, the Coordinating Ministry for IPK coordinates five technical ministries and several related agencies to ensure that national development proceeds according to targets and provides direct benefits to the community.

“Therefore, we will prioritise the development of basic infrastructure that can alleviate the burden on the public while making people’s lives more decent, including in the housing sector and other public connectivity,” he said.

He added that his ministry will also strengthen the functions of coordination, monitoring, and field evaluation to ensure that the implementation of various infrastructure projects proceeds according to target.

According to AHY, the task of the coordinating ministry is not limited to coordination at the central level, but also involves overseeing the implementation of development programmes directly in the regions.