Medan Mayor Gathers Citizen Aspirations Through 'Sapa Warga' Program

Medan Mayor Rico Tri Putra Waas is actively engaging with citizens through the "Sapa Warga" (Meet the People) program to gather feedback and address community concerns. The initiative, held in Medan Tembung District, serves as a direct dialogue platform between the government and residents.

"We listen and provide solutions to the problems raised by the community," stated Waas, emphasizing the program's role in encouraging public contribution to regional development. He was accompanied by various local government officials to ensure prompt follow-up on citizen issues.

The mayor addressed a range of concerns, particularly those related to infrastructure, health, security, and flood mitigation. Regarding recurring floods, Waas cited un-normalized rivers and land-use changes as primary causes. "We are also intensifying drain normalization across all sub-districts in Medan," he added, noting plans to coordinate with relevant authorities for comprehensive flood management.

In terms of infrastructure and public facilities, Waas instructed relevant departments to inspect and address reported problems. For healthcare, he assured residents that their Indonesian ID cards (KTP) would grant them access to applicable health services. "We are following up on all other aspirations as well," he explained.

Waas expressed his hope that the "Sapa Warga" program would effectively resolve on-the-ground issues, facilitating proper regional development. "Sapa Warga provides a space to build direct communication with the community," he concluded.