MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM – North Sumatra Governor, Bobby Nasution, together with Deputy Governor Surya, received Asahan Regent Taufik Zainal Abidin Siregar at the North Sumatra Governor's Office in Medan on Monday (May 18, 2026). The meeting focused on accelerating infrastructure development in Asahan Regency, particularly road construction, education facilities, and maritime security in the coastal area.
Road Infrastructure Becomes Key PriorityBobby Nasution reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to promptly reviewing development proposals submitted by the Asahan Regency administration. A technical team will first conduct field assessments before projects are implemented.
Read Also: Two Teenagers Arrested After Motorcycle Theft in Tapanuli Tengah "We welcome all proposals from Asahan. The provincial government will immediately review and execute the road construction projects. The overall development plan will be coordinated to ensure proper execution," Bobby said.
He also emphasized the importance of on-site evaluations to ensure accurate planning and high-quality implementation. "We will conduct field checks first to understand the actual conditions. If possible, implementation could begin this year," he added.
INFRASTRUCTURE PRIORITY IN ASAHAN: The
North Sumatra Provincial Government reviews and evaluates priority infrastructure projects in Asahan to ensure high-quality implementation. (PHOTO: Alexander AP Siahaan)
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"This road is very important for the community. Its poor condition has significantly hampered economic activity in the area," Taufik explained.
ROAD DEVELOPMENT ACCELERATION: The upgrade of Jalan Batu Pane is considered urgent as its poor condition has significantly impacted local economic activity. (PHOTO: Alexander AP Siahaan)
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The regency government is also pushing for the accelerated official opening of SMA Negeri Rahuning. The school is expected to soon begin accepting new students to expand access to education in the region.
According to Taufik, the establishment of the school is crucial to strengthening educational infrastructure and meeting community needs.
Read Also: Australian Ambassador Strengthens Women’s Protection Efforts in North Sumatra Visit In addition, the meeting discussed the planned establishment of a monitoring post by the Indonesian Maritime Security Agency (Bakamla) in the Malacca Strait region. The Asahan government supports the development of the facility to enhance maritime security.
The proposal also includes the construction of an access road leading to the planned lighthouse site. (IDNC)
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