"I congratulate on the inauguration of Mr. Bambang Susantono as head of IKN's Authority and Mr. Dhony Rahajoe as deputy head of IKN's Authority," she remarked in a statement received here on Friday.
"The two have a good track record and we expect that they can work fast to realize IKN as a futuristic city," she added.
She said she expects the two newly installed officials to realize fair development in IKN Nusantara by protecting local residents and prioritizing eco-friendly concepts so local residents are not harmed.
"We expect that IKN Nusantara can reflect Indonesia city in the future. We cannot let its development harm local residents," she said.
To expedite the new capital’s development, Maharani advised the two leaders to immediately lay the relevant organizational structure.
She also urged them to cooperate well with ministries and institutions that have already been involved in the new capital’s development plan so that its management can be optimal.
"Conduct effective coordination, including with every stakeholders in East Kalimantan," Maharani said.
"Implement all IKN Nusantara's development project designs as best as you can so that its result will not disappoint the people," she added.
Next, the speaker urged Susantono and Rahajoe to communicate with the DPR concerning each development in IKN Nusantara. The DPR awaits the cooperation with IKN Authority, she said.
"As the people's representative, the DPR has the obligation to know every detail of IKN development so they can disseminate it to the people and to monitor it," she explained.
"I wish Mr. Bambang and Dhony good luck," she remarked.
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Susantono's expertise in city transportation, infrastructure, and sustainable development will help in the development of IKN Nusantara, Maharani said.
"His skill is needed to develop IKN Nusantara to become an inclusive, green, smart, and sustainable city," she said.
Meanwhile, Rahajoe’s track record in building a satellite city can strengthen the development of IKN Nusantara from the operational standpoint, she opined.
"Mr. Dhony Rahajoe successfully developed one of the best satellite cities in Indonesia. His experience can be a foundation to develop IKN Nusantara to become a futuristic city," she added.
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Editor: Rahmad Nasution
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