Minister gives special attention to Penyengat Island development
“Penyengat Island has a fairly long history, so it must be preserved. We will certainly support the development of this area,” Hanggodo said here on Saturday.
He said the Ministry has in recent years carried out various efforts to improve and upgrade slum settlements on Penyengat Island.
The work covers improving and widening neighborhood road corridors, building pedestrian pathways, upgrading the drainage system to prevent flooding, and providing utilities, shelters, and public open spaces.
The minister said that for 2026-2027, his ministry will again prioritize Penyengat Island’s development, including redesigning the Balai Adat (customary hall) area, repainting the Sultan Riau Mosque, and repairing the Pelantar Kuning jetty on both the Tanjungpinang and Penyengat Island sides.
For the jetty repairs specifically, he said, the Ministry has coordinated with the Transportation Ministry as the lead agency for port affairs.
“We will discuss this with the Transportation Minister. Basically, it is just a division of tasks,” he said.
Hanggodo did not detail the total budget needed for further development of Penyengat Island, as it still needs to be calculated. The Penyengat Island development aims to make the heritage area more attractive to domestic and foreign tourists.
During the visit, the minister and his team were accompanied by Tanjungpinang Mayor Lis Darmansyah and Deputy Mayor Raja Ariza.
The group toured Penyengat Island using motorized becak (pedicabs). The minister inspected several historical and cultural heritage sites on the island, including the Balai Adat and the Sultan Riau Mosque.
Penyengat Island is a small island located across from downtown Tanjungpinang, about 15 minutes away by a wooden boat called pompong.
The area is known as a tourist attraction popular with domestic and international visitors for its blend of cultural, historical, and religious tourism.
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Translator: Ogen, Kenzu