President Jokowi Talks of Localizing Toll Road Rest Areas
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Kamis, 1 Januari 1970 07:00 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Solo - President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo introduced the Solo-Sragen road section of the Ngemplak toll road today. The section is part of the Solo-Kertasono route.
During the toll road’s inauguration, President Jokowi gave a specific order to the toll road managements that were present at the inauguration regarding the use of its rest areas.
“Don’t let there be any section of the rest area have economic activity be filled with foreign brands or products,” said the president.
Jokowi argued that regional governments need to be involved to sort products produced by SMEs that can take advantage of the toll road’s existence.
Jokowi gave an example of rest area restaurants that should serve local foods accompanied by ronde – a traditional herb drink - instead of Starbucks coffees.
The management of toll roads, especially its economic locations said Jokowi, must be changed from now on so there would not be any protests every time a toll road is constructed. “No one should feel left behind as a result of these developments,” said Jokowi.
AHMAD RAFIQ