Basic infrastructure prioritized in 2027 to drive economic growth: AHY

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said his ministry will prioritize basic infrastructure and connectivity development in 2027 to support economic growth and promote equitable development.

He underscored that infrastructure development is essential to advancing various national priority agendas, including food security, energy security, access to clean water, human resource development, and stronger interregional connectivity.

“Infrastructure is not built merely for the sake of construction, but ultimately to support several national priority agendas,” AHY said after a meeting with the House of Representatives' (DPR) Budget Committee at the Parliament Complex in Jakarta on Monday.

He emphasized that his ministry is coordinating five technical ministries and several related agencies to ensure that national development programs remain on track and deliver tangible benefits to the public.

AHY explained that the development of basic infrastructure will remain the ministry’s primary focus, as it directly affects people's quality of life while supporting economic activities across regions.

During discussions on the 2027 draft state budget, the DPR approved a tentative budget allocation of Rp276.8 billion (approximately US$15.5 million) for the ministry. AHY expressed hope that the allocation would effectively support the ministry’s mandate to coordinate, supervise, and oversee national priority programs.

The ministry is also promoting stronger synergy between the central and regional governments to maximize the economic impact of infrastructure development and strengthen local economies.

According to AHY, every infrastructure project should generate sustainable economic benefits by improving connectivity, supporting the growth of new economic centers, and fostering more balanced development across Indonesia.

The ministry is currently overseeing several strategic infrastructure and connectivity projects, including the development of the northern coast of Java (Pantura), post-disaster rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, as well as the expansion of the national railway network.

Other programs under the ministry’s supervision include the Three Million Houses program, regional road construction projects, and efforts to strengthen irrigation systems and water distribution networks to support food self-sufficiency and regional development equity.

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Translator: Aria Ananda, Raka Adji

Editor: Primayanti

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