Meeting with Central Java Governor, Andre Rosiade Encourages Role of Minang Family Association in Development

Deputy Chairman of Commission VI of the House of Representatives, Andre Rosiade, attended a meeting with Minang migrants in Semarang. The meeting was also accompanied by an agenda of maintaining ties with the Governor of Central Java, Ahmad Luthfi, as well as the executives of the Central Java branch of the Minang Family Association (IKM). In the meeting, Andre Rosiade, who is also the General Chairman of the IKM Central Executive Board, emphasised that Minang migrants must become a strategic force. A force capable of synergising with the government in driving development, both at the regional and national levels. “We have a principle: built wisely, implemented honestly. We will be a positive partner for the government, whether city, regency, or central government,” said Andre Rosiade in a written statement on Monday (27/4/2026). Andre Rosiade also stressed the importance of maintaining unity and a spirit of mutual cooperation among migrants, who are known for their high solidarity. In addition to the agenda of maintaining ties, the meeting discussed strengthening the IKM institution in Central Java, including plans to provide a temporary office for the Central Java branch until the construction of a permanent secretariat. Andre Rosiade even opened opportunities to utilise empty spaces to support organisational activities. “If there is space that can be utilised, please use it temporarily. The important thing is that the organisation continues to run and provides benefits,” said the General Chairman of the IKM Central Executive Board, Andre Rosiade. In the discussion, the management of assets owned by Minang migrants in the Tembalang area, Semarang, was also addressed. These assets are considered to have great potential to be developed into activity centres, including dormitories for students. Andre Rosiade encouraged that these assets be optimised immediately through renovations and more professional management. “If we manage that asset well, in a short time we can revive it. This is important so that the organisation has a clear base,” said the Deputy Chairman of the Gerindra Party Faction in the House of Representatives, Andre Rosiade. He then cited the success of Minang migrants in Yogyakarta who had previously managed assets into student dormitories as a model that could be applied in Central Java. Furthermore, plans for building integrated facilities based on a mosque and multipurpose rooms were also part of the discussion, with the hope of providing broad benefits to the community. Furthermore, Andre Rosiade highlighted the significant economic contribution of Minang migrants to their homeland, particularly West Sumatra. “Migrants are a great force. Every year they can send nearly Rp20 trillion to West Sumatra. This is concrete evidence of the role of migrants in driving the regional economy,” revealed the Secretary of the Gerindra Party Faction in the People’s Consultative Assembly, Andre Rosiade. However, Andre also reminded that West Sumatra’s economic growth has slowed in recent years, thus requiring collaboration from all parties to boost the revival of the regional economy. The meeting became an important momentum in strengthening relations between Minang migrants, local government, and the IKM organisation, while also reinforcing synergy to support more equitable and sustainable development.