Regional governments in Indonesia plan infrastructure expansion

The West Sumatra provincial government is prioritizing infrastructure equality, specifically targeting border regions. Vice Governor Vasko Ruseimy recently inspected the rehabilitation of the Simpang Koto Baru–Tanjung Simalidu road in Dharmasraya Regency. The project, funded by regional transfer funds with a contract value of approximately Rp6.99 billion, includes asphalt paving, shoulder construction, and foundation strengthening to ensure remote communities have access to proper facilities.

In North Sumatra, Governor Muhammad Bobby Afif Nasution announced plans to intervene in village-level infrastructure development starting in 2027. Through the provincial budget, the program aims to fund village roads, production roads, and bridges connecting villages and hamlets through 2030. Under this initiative, village governments will propose specific infrastructure needs to the province, which will then provide the necessary funding for implementation.