Transmigration Minister Muhammad Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara stated that the major plan to launch three new pilot projects next year is a crucial momentum for strengthening transmigration areas based on modern assistance and developing sustainable local potential.
"So, God willing, next year we will have three pilot projects, the first in Rempang, the second in Sulawesi, and the third in Merauke," said the Minister of Transportation on the sidelines of the handover of 402 land ownership certificates (SHM) to transmigrants in Muna Regency, Southeast Sulawesi, on Thursday.
The Minister of Transportation emphasized that the main challenge for development is budget constraints, necessitating a focus on priority locations to ensure development is truly complete and has a significant impact on the community.
"You see, with a limited budget, there's always the temptation to spread the money thinly. Should we focus on a few areas, but not fully?" he explained.
He gave an example, rather than building one hundred meters of road in many areas, it would be better to complete ten kilometers of road in priority locations so that the benefits would be felt directly by the community.
In addition to road infrastructure, various essential facilities such as education, health, markets, cemeteries, entertainment spaces, and cultural interaction centers will be prepared to create a complete and attractive transmigration area.
