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Prabowo Inaugurates Revitalized Semarang Tawang Station
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Prabowo Inaugurates Revitalized Semarang Tawang Station

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the first phase of the revitalized Semarang Tawang Station in Central Java.
  • The historic station's renovation is a significant step, with Prabowo emphasizing the importance of remembering national history while pursuing progress.
  • Following the inauguration, Prabowo was scheduled to travel by train to Batang to officiate a mass mortgage agreement for 62,000 subsidized homes.

President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated the first phase of the revitalized Semarang Tawang Station, a cultural heritage building in Semarang, Central Java. The ceremony on Thursday, July 30, 2026, marked a significant milestone in the station's restoration.

"With the grace of Allah the Almighty. This afternoon, Thursday, July 30, 2026, I, Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, hereby inaugurate the revitalization of Semarang Tawang Station," Prabowo declared during his speech. He highlighted the station's strong historical value, stating that a great nation must not forget its past while striving for advancement.

With the grace of Allah the Almighty. This afternoon, Thursday, July 30, 2026, I, Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, hereby inaugurate the revitalization of Semarang Tawang Station.

โ€” Prabowo SubiantoOfficial declaration during the inauguration ceremony of Semarang Tawang Station.

The President expressed gratitude to all relevant parties for their significant contributions to the project. He was accompanied by several ministers and officials, including Minister of Education and Culture Fadli Zon, Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi, President Director of PT KAI Bobby Rasyidin, and Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi.

This inauguration is part of Prabowo's working visit to Central Java. After the event at Semarang Tawang Station, the President was set to board the Nusantara Explorer train to Batang. There, he was scheduled to inaugurate a mass mortgage agreement for 62,000 subsidized homes, a large-scale housing initiative spread across 165 locations in 372 regencies/cities throughout 36 provinces.

A great nation must not forget its history while pursuing advancement.

โ€” Prabowo SubiantoPresidential remarks on the historical significance of Semarang Tawang Station.
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Originally published by CNN Indonesia in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.