East Java deputy governor urges faster development of Trenggalek’s southern coast

East Java Deputy Governor Emil Elestianto Dardak wants the province to speed up development along Trenggalek’s southern coast, arguing that better roads could give young people more opportunities without forcing them to move away.

Speaking at the 832nd anniversary of Trenggalek in East Java, Dardak said development should not remain concentrated in urban areas. He identified the southern coastal region as a potential new center of economic growth.

The effort is tied to the continued expansion of the Southern Coast Route, known as Pansela. The provincial government says the route can improve links between communities, make travel easier and strengthen the distribution of goods and services across southern East Java.

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We hope the coast can develop facilities that make people more productive and ultimately more prosperous.

East Java has prepared around 18 billion to 19 billion rupiah to support land preparation for the project. Dardak said the route is gradually connecting Pacitan, Panggul, Prigi, Popoh and areas of Malang, creating a continuous link along the province’s southern coast.

He compared connected coastal areas to a bundle of sticks, saying that regions standing alone are weaker than those joined together. The provincial government expects faster connectivity to support economic growth, more even development and greater prosperity for coastal residents.

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Like a stick, standing alone it is easy to break. But tied together, it becomes stronger. In the same way, the southern areas will have greater economic potential when they are connected.