Press Statement of President of the Republic of Indonesia at Pujasera Traditional Market, Subang Regency, West Java Province, Tuesday, December 27, 2022
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
This is the 33rd dam built by the Government in eight years. And the Sadawarna Dam is a dam built with a budget of Rp2.65 trillion that will be able to irrigate approximately 4,280 hectares of rice fields in Indramayu, Subang regency. With an inundated area of 680 hectares, we hope it will be able to increase productivity of our rice, especially Indramayu regency, a district with the largest surplus in Indonesia.
Reporter
How about cabinet reshuffle, Sir?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Hmm?
Reporter
The cabinet reshuffle, Sir?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Hmm?
Reporter
The cabinet reshuffle issue, Sir?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
Yes, I am aware.
Reporter
How about the inauguration of Chief of Staff of the Navy?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
It’s tomorrow.
Reporter
After the dam and Patimban sea port to connect Subang industrial area, what is next?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
The dam will have an irrigation system so that all existing rice fields will have access to water supply.
Reporter
How about the ban on single-cigarette sticks?
President of the Republic of Indonesia (Joko Widodo)
It aims to protect the people’s health. Some countries have imposed the ban, but we still allow it. The Government will ban it.
Reporter
Thank you, Sir.
(EST/EP)