Gerindra Legislator Appreciates Polri for Building 110 Bridges in Riau, Proof of the State's Presence
The Indonesian National Police (Polri), through the Riau Regional Police (Polda Riau), is building 110 Merah Putih Presisi Bridges in Bumi Lancang Kuning. Muhammad Rahul, a legislator from the Gerindra Party, has commended Polri’s concrete actions as a genuine manifestation of the state’s presence in addressing the needs of the community, particularly in enhancing connectivity to remote villages.
“This is real work that is directly felt by the people. We are talking about children who previously had to risk their safety crossing rivers to go to school; today, they have safer and more decent access. This is not just about building bridges; it is about building the future,” Rahul stated in his comments on Wednesday (25/3/2026).
The member of the Indonesian House of Representatives’ Commission III assessed that the ongoing bridge construction shows significant progress. Of the total 110 bridges planned, 27 have been completed and inaugurated, while the rest are still in the construction and renovation stages.
Rahul added that Polri’s initiative demonstrates that state institutions are not only focused on security functions but are also sensitive to the real issues faced by the community. He also expressed appreciation to the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo, for his leadership in translating the President’s directives into concrete programmes with direct impact.
In addition, Rahul commended the Riau Police Chief, Inspector General Herry Heryawan, and his team, who are deemed quick, adaptive, and progressive in implementing the programme in the region.
“I see this as a form of responsive leadership. The President’s directives do not stop at the policy level but are directly realised in tangible work. The National Police Chief provides clear direction, and the Riau Police Chief is able to execute it well in the field,” he said.
Furthermore, he highlighted the humane approach in the series of bridge inaugurations, which included interactive dialogues between the National Police Chief, Chair of the House of Representatives’ Commission IV Titiek Soeharto, Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni, as well as the community and students in Kampar, Kuantan Singingi, and the Meranti Islands. According to him, these dialogues serve as proof that development is not merely physical but also opens direct communication channels between the government and the people.
“This dialogue is important because the community can directly convey what they feel and expect. It strengthens public trust that the state is truly present and listening,” he explained.
Rahul hopes that this bridge construction programme will continue and be expanded to other regions that still face access limitations.
“Even in Riau alone, 110 bridges are planned, and only at the initial stage are 27 completed; this shows great commitment. If this is done massively across Indonesia, the impact will be very broad, especially in strengthening village connectivity, accelerating economic growth, and improving the quality of human resources,” he concluded.