Remarks of President of the Republic of Indonesia at the Inauguration of Batang Island Bridge, North Penajam Paser Regency, East Kalimantan Province, July 28, 2024

Assalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
Good afternoon,
May prosperity be upon us all.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Alhamdulillah, this afternoon, we will inaugurate a key piece of infrastructure for Nusantara Capital. The Balang Island Bridge, which spans Balikpapan Bay, will connect Balikpapan City with North Penajam Paser regency and will later link East Kalimantan province with South Kalimantan province.

The construction of the Balang Island Bridge has been underway since 2015 with a total cost of Rp1.43 trillion. Earlier, we tested the toll road. Although it was not 100 percent completed, it was smooth and comfortable. Minister of Public Works, Mr. Basuki, was driving ahead and encouraged us to keep up with his pace. He drove ahead at a fast pace, and if we did not keep up, we would have lagged behind.

And by saying bismillahirrahmanirrahim, this afternoon I hereby inaugurate the Balang Island Bridge at North Penajam Paser regency, East Kalimantan province.

I thank you.
Wassalamu’alaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.

(RIF/MUR)