Medan Mayor Urges Citizens to Cultivate Love for City for Progress
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Medan Mayor Rico Tri Putra Waas urged citizens to foster love for the city as a key to its progress.
- Speaking at the city's 436th anniversary celebration, Waas emphasized the crucial role of youth in development and invited all residents to contribute ideas.
- The mayor expressed hope for collective realization of a better Medan, encouraging active participation in the city's development.
Medan Mayor Rico Tri Putra Waas has called on all segments of society to cultivate a deep love for the city, asserting it as the fundamental element for achieving greater progress. Waas delivered this message during the celebration of Medan's 436th anniversary in Medan, North Sumatra, on Saturday evening.
For this 436th anniversary, one thing is most important: continue to love Medan.
"For this 436th anniversary, one thing is most important: continue to love Medan," stated Waas at the 'Pesona Colourful Medan' event. He specifically highlighted the importance of this sentiment among the younger generation, who are poised to inherit leadership roles.
Waas underscored the vital contribution of young people to the ongoing development efforts. "You are the young generation who will carry on the struggle. Love Medan with all your heart," he urged.
You are the young generation who will carry on the struggle. Love Medan with all your heart.
The city administration, under Waas's leadership, has declared an open-door policy for all residents wishing to contribute to regional development. He believes that inclusive participation from all parties is essential for effectively achieving the city's established vision and mission.
Hopefully, our hopes will soon be realized together for a better Medan.
"Hopefully, our hopes will soon be realized together for a better Medan," Waas remarked. He views the city's anniversary as a significant opportunity for residents to actively engage in its development. The mayor also encouraged citizens to offer their ideas, concepts, and creativity to guide Medan's future. "Let's all play a role. Medan's children must succeed," he concluded.
Let's all play a role. Medan's children must succeed.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.