Coordination The Ministry of Economic Affairs held a coordination meeting to prepare for the implementation of the National Strategic Project for Phase 1 to build an integrated and efficient transportation system in the Jakarta Special Region (DKI Jakarta) and surrounding areas. Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) East-West Corridor on December 16 at the Office of the Coordinating Ministry in Jakarta.
The project represents a step forward in the development of public transport in and around DKI Jakarta, which will reduce traffic congestion and strengthen inter-regional connectivity in and around Jakarta. The project will be completed with the support of an international partner, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), which has demonstrated its commitment to the development of Indonesia's infrastructure.
The East-West MRT Corridor will be built in two phases, Phase 1, Phase 1 is a 39.3km line connecting Kembangan and Medan Satria. Phase 2, Phase 2 will run 50.4 km from Balraja-Kembangan to Medan Satria-Sikaranga.
"Infrastructure is a problem and, in terms of national strategic projects, it can be interregional or regional. It is important that the investor is ready, the operator of the project is available and it is clear how it will work. Even the ownership of the MRI operation is clear. The PT MRT is also clear", explained The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlanga Harterto, led the coordination meeting.
At the event, Coordinating Minister Aylanga also emphasized that Phase 1 of the Jakarta MRT West-East Corridor will not only ease traffic congestion, but also serve as a symbol of progress and innovation in infrastructure development in Indonesia.
Also, the signing of Phase 1, Phase 1 Negotiation Protocol between JICA, Ministry of Transport, National Development Planning Agency (Bappnas), DKI Jakarta Administration and MRT Jakarta in November 2023 was a solid step towards the implementation of the project. . .
With strong financial support of 3 billion dollars from Jakarta, the project is expected to make a significant contribution to improving the quality of life and mobility of people living in Jakarta and surrounding areas.
This commitment to cooperation was also demonstrated on December 16, 2023, when President Joko Widodo and Japanese Prime Minister Fumino Kishida signed a commitment to build Jakarta's west-east MRT corridor.
To continue the coordination meeting, Coordinating Minister Aylang will issue the Coordinating Minister's Order on the Operation of the East-West MRT Corridor as a basis for negotiations and the signing of loans in March.
Airlangac is committed to maintain and ensure the smooth progress of project construction with strong coordination and support from the central government, regional governments and international partners.
Airlanga emphasized the importance of the project as part of efforts to renew and improve the capital's public transport system.
Transport Minister Budi Kariya Sumadi, who attended the meeting, spoke in favor of the overall implementation of the MRT East-West Corridor and shared Airlanga's views.
The agency agreed to involve the Ministry of Transportation as the project implementing agency, DKI Jakarta Administration as the implementing agency and PT MRT Jakarta as the sub-implementing agency. In terms of financing, it was agreed that 49% grants and 51% loans would be used.
The administration of DKI Jakarta has shown commitment to acquire land in the DKI Jakarta area. In addition, the central government and other relevant regional governments have also expressed their commitment to ensure the proper implementation of land acquisition, construction and operation of the East-West MRT corridor.
In his closing remarks, Coordinating Minister Aylang said that in response to the President's directive that the entire National Strategic Project may or may not be completed in 2009, efforts will be made to accelerate the development of the East-West MRT corridor. National Strategic Plan. Achieving financial and revolutionary closure by at least the first half of 2024.
It serves as a guideline for all management stakeholders and the targeted opening of the MRT East-West Corridor could be in August 2024.
