BANDA ACEH | ACEH INFO – Ahead of the opening of the National Sports Week (PON) XXI Aceh-North Sumatra which will take place in early September, Acting Governor of Aceh, Bustami, gave special directions.
The special direction was given to all Heads of the Aceh Work Unit (SKPA), bureau heads within the Aceh Regional Secretariat, as well as echelon three and four officials of the Aceh Government.
They were asked to work with dedication to ensure the success of the PON in Aceh.
This directive was conveyed by the governor when leading a joint SKPA apple at the Aceh Governor’s Office, Monday, August 19, 2024.
Ahead of PON XXI Aceh-North Sumatra, Pj Governor asks SKPA to work with dedication
The governor emphasized the importance of this momentum for Aceh, considering that this PON is a history in itself because for the first time in 79 years of Indonesian independence, Aceh has the opportunity to host the biggest sporting event in the country.
The governor reminded all echelon officials within the Aceh Government to make the most of this opportunity by showing high dedication.
“Aceh must be able to prove to the national level that we are able to hold PON successfully,” said the governor.
According to him, PON XXI is not only a sporting event, but also an award from the central government to Aceh as the host.
In addition, the governor also emphasized the importance of providing the best service to guests who will arrive from all provinces in Indonesia. This excellent service, according to him, requires commitment and sincerity from all government officials in Aceh.
In addition, the governor also invited officials to provide education to the public regarding the implementation of PON. Full involvement and support from all levels of society is needed so that PON XXI can run smoothly and successfully.
The governor expressed his appreciation and gratitude for the dedication and hard work shown by the officials in the PON preparation.
He hopes that this spirit will be maintained until the implementation of PON later, so that Aceh can organize a memorable and successful PON.
Inaugurated as Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Repnas Aceh Asked Bahlil to Control Illegal Mining
President Joko Widodo officially inaugurated and took the oath of Bahlil Lahadalia as Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources in the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet for the remainder of the 2019-2024 term at the State Palace, Central Jakarta, Monday, August 19, 2024.
Bahlil Lahadalia replaces Arifin Tasrif. The inauguration was based on Presidential Decree Number: 92/P of 2024 on the Dismissal and Appointment of Ministers of State in the Advanced Indonesia Cabinet for the 2019-2024 period.
Bahlil Lahadalia’s inauguration was welcomed by the National Young Entrepreneurs Volunteers (Repnas) Aceh.
Chairman of Repnas Aceh, Mahfudz Y Loethan, congratulated Bahlil Lahaladia who is also the chairman of Repnas’ board of trustees.
Mahfudz said that Repnas gave several hopes to Bahlil regarding the mining industry in Aceh.
Mahfudz said there are several important things in Aceh that must receive special attention from Minister Bahlil, namely related to illegal mining, including gold mining which is also very problematic.
According to him, this is a big problem that we must resolve, so that there is no environmental damage and loss of foreign exchange sources for the country.
“So the control of illegal mining must be the focus of the Minister so that there is no environmental damage and the loss of tax revenue sources for the region, and unfair competition because the business is being worked on secretly,” Mahfudz said.
He also mentioned that illegal mining activities can discourage investors from investing in our area. Because of legal uncertainty and potential losses that will be incurred by investors and the emergence of unfair competition.
“We need all investments in the mining sector for the welfare of our people, but how can we carry out legally, can have an economic impact on our area,” he said.
In addition, Repnas Aceh also hopes that Bahlil can help legalize community mining in several districts in Aceh.
“Regarding the mining problem in Aceh, especially East Aceh, we hope that the Minister can help with regulations so that the management of this mine can be given to the local community through BUMD, BUMG, and cooperatives,” hoped Mahfudz.
Mahfudz also hopes that Minister Bahlil can help Aceh to accelerate renewable energy, as expected by President-elect Prabowo Subianto.
The former Deputy Chairman of BPD HIPMI Aceh said that the potential for new renewable energy in Aceh reached 3,619 megawatts sourced from hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass and solar power sources.
“Aceh has abundant renewable energy sources, however, this potential has only been used 4.1 percent, we hope that the growth of this industry can encourage the transition to this more environmentally friendly energy,” said Mahfudz.
Mahfudz also congratulated Rosan P Roeslani as Minister of Investment who helped and supported Repnas Aceh’s activities in the 2024 Presidential Election, as well as to all other officials who were inaugurated.