Jember Regent Inaugurates Two Suspension Bridges with PSMTI and Pegadaian

Jember Regent Muhammad Fawait inaugurated two suspension bridges in Sukowiryo Village, Jelbuk District, and Kemuning Lor Village, Panti District, on Friday (28/8).

The construction of these inter-regional connecting facilities is the result of collaboration between the Jember Regency Government, the Indonesian Chinese Social Association (PSMTI), and the President Commissioner of PT Pegadaian, Lieutenant General TNI (Ret.) AM Putranto.

Fawait said that accelerating regional development cannot rely solely on the Regional Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBD). According to him, cross-sector synergy networks are the main key to achieving equitable regional connectivity.

“We must collaborate with all parties. Starting from the central government through the state budget to the private sector and communities,” he said.

Fawait added that the active involvement of the private sector and community elements such as PSMTI and PT Pegadaian greatly helps overcome regional budget limitations. The existence of these suspension bridges is expected to open vital access for village residents, facilitate economic mobility, and support connectivity in outlying areas.

“This joint collaboration is a concrete step towards a New Jember and an Advanced Jember. Development must not be centred only in urban areas, but must reach communities in the most remote villages,” said Fawait.

He also expressed deep appreciation to all parties involved for their concern for public transport facilities in Jember. The Jember Regency Government is opening the widest possible space for similar synergistic programmes in the future.