**Prabowo Subianto Hands Over Infrastructure Development to Private Sector, AHY Ready for Collaboration**
In a groundbreaking move, President Prabowo Subianto has announced plans to shift a significant portion of infrastructure development to the private sector. This game-changing decision was revealed during the National Consolidation Conference of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Mega Kuningan, South Jakarta, on Thursday (1/16/2025).
Responding to this strategic shift, Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, or AHY, expressed his approval and readiness to collaborate with the business community. “Of course, we must establish good cooperation between the government and the private sector,” he stated after the Kadin National Consolidation Conference.
AHY emphasized that with the private sector’s growth, they could play a crucial role in fostering sustainable infrastructure development. “If the business world, the private sector, can progress and develop, we will be better equipped to provide opportunities for increasingly sustainable infrastructure development,” AHY remarked.
Prior to the Kadin National Consolidation Conference, Prabowo denied halting ongoing infrastructure projects. Instead, he clarified that some of these projects would be transferred to private entities. Prabowo stressed the importance of giving a larger role to the private sector, citing their efficiency, innovation, and experience in infrastructure construction.
“I want to give a greater role to the private sector,” Prabowo declared. “Some claim I am stopping infrastructure projects. That is not true. I am not stopping them. I am transferring a significant portion of infrastructure development to the private sector,” he added.
According to Prabowo, tasks that can be handled by the private sector should indeed be delegated to them, including the construction of highways, ports, and airports. “So, toll roads, ports, airports, I will hand them over. Private sector, please take the lead,” Prabowo emphasized.
It is worth noting that the request made by Prabowo to halt the development of various new infrastructure projects, such as toll roads, was disclosed by Sony Sulaksono Wibowo, a member of the Toll Road Regulatory Agency (BPJT) Stakeholder.
**The Impact of Privatizing Infrastructure Development on Indonesia’s Future**
As Indonesia moves towards a new era of collaboration between the government and private sector in infrastructure development, citizens are left wondering about the implications of this significant policy shift. What will this mean for the quality, accessibility, and affordability of crucial infrastructure projects across the nation? Will the private sector step up to the challenge and deliver projects efficiently and effectively, or will this move lead to increased costs and potential delays in completion?
With the private sector’s proven track record of innovation and efficiency, there is optimism that this partnership could lead to a more streamlined and sustainable approach to infrastructure development. However, concerns about accountability, transparency, and fair competition loom large as the government relinquishes control over key projects to private entities.
As Indonesia navigates this uncharted territory, it remains to be seen how this new model of collaboration will shape the country’s infrastructure landscape and pave the way for a more prosperous future. Only time will tell whether this bold decision will be a game-changer for Indonesia’s development or pose unforeseen challenges that need to be addressed promptly.
