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Jember Bupati Inaugurates Two Suspension Bridges Built Through Collaboration
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Jember Bupati Inaugurates Two Suspension Bridges Built Through Collaboration

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Jember Regency, Indonesia, has inaugurated two new suspension bridges in Jelbuk and Panti sub-districts, aimed at improving rural connectivity.
  • The infrastructure project was a collaborative effort involving the Jember Regency government, the Indonesian Chinese Descendants Social Association (PSMTI), and PT Pegadaian.
  • Officials emphasized that regional development requires cross-sector synergy beyond local budgets, highlighting the importance of private and community partnerships.

Jember Regency in Indonesia has officially opened two new suspension bridges, located in Sukowiryo Village, Jelbuk sub-district, and Kemuning Lor Village, Panti sub-district. The inauguration, which took place on Friday, August 28, marks a significant improvement in infrastructure connecting different areas within the region.

This development was made possible through a collaborative partnership between the Jember Regency government, the Indonesian Chinese Descendants Social Association (PSMTI), and the Chief Commissioner of PT Pegadaian, Lieutenant General (Ret.) AM Putranto. The project underscores the importance of cross-sectoral synergy in achieving equitable regional development.

We must collaborate with all parties. Starting from the central government through the APBN to the private sector and communities.

— Muhammad FawaitJember Regent Muhammad Fawait emphasized the need for broad collaboration in regional development.

Jember Regent Muhammad Fawait stressed that relying solely on the local budget (APBD) is insufficient for accelerating development. He highlighted that building strong networks and collaborating with various stakeholders, from the central government through the national budget (APBN) to the private sector and community organizations, is crucial. The active involvement of entities like PSMTI and PT Pegadaian, he noted, significantly helps overcome the limitations of regional funding.

The active involvement of the private sector and community elements like PSMTI and PT Pegadaian greatly helps overcome the limitations of regional budgets.

— Muhammad FawaitRegent Fawait acknowledged the crucial role of non-governmental partners in funding development projects.

The newly constructed suspension bridges are expected to open vital access for villagers, ease economic mobility, and enhance connectivity in the region's peripheral areas. "This joint collaboration is a concrete step towards a New Jember and an Advanced Jember," Fawait stated. "Development should not be centralized only in urban areas but must reach communities in the remotest villages."

Fawait expressed his deep appreciation to all parties involved for their commitment to improving public transportation infrastructure in Jember. The Jember Regency government has expressed its openness to facilitating similar synergistic programs in the future, signaling a continued commitment to collaborative development.

This joint collaboration is a concrete step towards a New Jember and an Advanced Jember. Development should not be centralized only in urban areas but must reach communities in the remotest villages.

— Muhammad FawaitRegent Fawait described the bridges as a tangible step towards regional progress and equitable development.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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