Kotabaru, South Kalimantan (ANTARA) - The President of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto has inaugurated H Muhammad Rusli and Syairi Mukhlis as Regent and Deputy Regent of Kotabaru for the 2025-2030 period.
Rusli-Syairi were inaugurated together with 33 governors, 33 deputy governors, 363 district heads, 362 deputy district heads, 85 mayors, and 85 deputy mayors at the Presidential Palace, Jakarta, Thursday (February 20, 2025).
"Thank you President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto who has inaugurated us as Regent and Deputy Regent of Kotabaru together with other regional heads from all over Indonesia at the Presidential Palace. This inauguration is truly extraordinary and has become history for us," said Rusli.
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He emphasized that his work programs certainly adapt his vision and mission, namely for the interest of the people, and to address several programs had been promised.
"After returning home, we will realize all that we have conveyed to the public during the campaign," he pointed out.
He hopes, as the Regent of Kotabaru to focus on providing welfare and security to all the people of Kotabaru.
Deputy Regent Syairi Mukhlis expressed his gratitude to all the people of Kotabaru who have given their trust.
"To all levels of people who have given their trust, we will carry out a strategic program to resolve clean water and road infrastructure which are still a problem in Kotabaru in order to develop people's economic growth. Roads are the main keys to areas connectivity that must be completed as soon as possible," he explained.
After inauguration procession, the Regent and Deputy Regent of Kotabaru together with other regional heads will undergo a retreat at Military Academy in Magelang, Central Java, which is organized by Home Affairs Ministry scheduled for February 21-28.
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