BANDA ACEH | INDATANEWS ~ Aceh Governor Muzakir Manaf, widely known as "Mualem," officially opened the 2027 Aceh Government Work Plan Development Planning Meeting (Musrenbang RKPA) on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Anjong Mon Mata, Meuligoe Governor's Complex in Banda Aceh.
The event, organized by the Aceh Regional Development Planning Agency (Bappeda Aceh), gathered key stakeholders from both national and regional levels. Participants included representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), and members of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI). At the regional level, attendees comprised the Aceh Regional Secretary M. Nasir, members of Forkopimda, the Aceh Regional House of Representatives (DPR Aceh), heads of SKPA, mayors, regents, NGOs, and media representatives.
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION: Governor Muzakir Manaf highlights the importance of aligning regional and national development programs during the RKPA 2027 Musrenbang. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
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In his opening remarks, Mualem emphasized that the Musrenbang RKPA serves as a crucial coordination platform to align Aceh's development agenda with national priorities. He stressed that development policies must be precisely directed to ensure tangible benefits for the community.
He also highlighted that the 2027 development agenda carries the theme.
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Rp 40 Trillion Needed for Reconstruction Acceleration
Mualem revealed that Aceh requires approximately Rp 40 trillion to accelerate post-disaster recovery efforts. He noted that current funding levels remain insufficient to fully restore affected regions.
"All stakeholders present today must work together to find the best solutions for Aceh," he said.
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RP 40 TRILLION NEED: Mualem explains the estimated Rp 40 trillion required to accelerate post-disaster reconstruction efforts in Aceh. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
Infrastructure and Environmental Challenges Highlighted
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In several remote areas, residents still rely on simple rafts to cross rivers. Mualem expressed hope that these conditions would improve within this year.
He also raised concerns over worsening environmental conditions, including river expansion and poorly regulated coastal estuaries (kuala), which contribute to rising flood risks. These issues have also disrupted fishing activities, forcing fishermen to wait for high tide to go to sea.
The Aceh government has attempted to secure approval for dredging operations in coastal estuaries. However, Mualem warned that without swift intervention, potential disasters could worsen. He urged support from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries to ensure sustainable long-term solutions. (IDNC)
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