Palembang Mayor Urges Community Action to Clean Musi River of Trash

Palembang Mayor Ratu Dewa has called on residents and local communities to actively clean the Musi River of trash, emphasizing its importance as the city's economic lifeline. The call came during the second 'Caring Action for a Clean River' event in the 10 Ulu area of Palembang.

Dewa lauded the initiative, organized by Mang Dayat and community members, as highly beneficial and aligned with national programs for environmental preservation. He noted the event's success, following a previous cleanup at Plaza Kampung Kapitan, which had garnered significant community interest.

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Such as the Caring Action for a Clean River event in the Musi River, 10 Ulu area, initiated by various communities in Palembang City today, is an extraordinary and beneficial activity.

During the second cleanup, dozens of communities joined forces to remove plastic waste and household garbage from the riverbanks and water. The collective effort also aimed to inspire younger generations, particularly Gen Z, to become more environmentally conscious.

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I really appreciate the idea initiated by Mang Dayat to once again carry out this commendable activity.

Dewa stressed that tackling the city's substantial waste problem, which generates 1,000-1,200 tons of trash daily and doubles during Eid al-Fitr, is a shared responsibility. He urged for sustained efforts beyond one-off events.

For long-term waste management, the Palembang city government is developing strategic programs, including a Waste-to-Energy power plant in Keramasan, slated to begin operations in September 2026. Additionally, the city plans to establish a waste bank in every sub-district. Dewa expressed hope that continued synergy between the government, communities, and the public would lead to a cleaner, healthier, and more empowered Palembang.

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Therefore, this action should not stop here; it must be carried out sustainably because the waste problem is our collective responsibility to overcome.