Kotabaru, South Kalimantan (ANTARA) - The Kotabaru Regency Government celebrated its 75th anniversary at the Siring Laut attraction with the theme “Kotabaru Hebat Gasan Banua Nang Maslahat”.
"On June 1, 2025, Kotabaru is 75 years old with a theme of celebration Kotabaru Hebat (harmonious, energetic, united, trustworthy and resilient) Gasan Banua Nang Maslahat (for the goodness of the region),” said Regent of Kotabaru H Muhammad Rusli accompanied by Deputy Regent Syairi Mukhlis and acting Regional Secretary Eka Saprudin as reported on Monday.
"The theme that contains hope, ideals, and shared goals that Kotabaru increasingly developing, increasingly brilliant like a diamond, bringing all goodness and benefits for people and region,” he remarked.
With Hebat spirit, the government wants to ensure inclusive and sustainable development, not to be felt only in the city, but in all corners of villages, mountains and coastal areas, because all Kotabaru people have the right to progress and prosperity.
“Policies we have taken in the first 100 days work, Insya Allah (God Willing) will produce positive results, in infrastructure, fisheries, agriculture, education and health, so in Kotabaru's 75th year people can feel the changes for the better,” he pointed out.
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The Regent also believes that support of all levels of government and the entire community of Kotabaru will provide strength to complete all tasks and obligations as well as possible.
“I also want to express gratitude and highly appreciation to the Provincial Government of South Kalimantan, Governor and Deputy Governor with all their ranks and all parties who have jointly supported the development in Kotabaru. Without togetherness and mutual cooperation we would have not develop this far,” he expounded.
He also invited everyone to take step together to realize Kotabaru Hebat.
Assistant for Government and People's Welfare of the provincial government Muhammad Farhani conveyed his congratulation and highest appreciation to Regent and Deputy Regent of Kotabaru and their staff for their dedication, commitment, and hard work that have been shown in leading and developing Kotabaru.
Meanwhile, the series of anniversary celebration have begun since May 28 by holding various activities, including the inauguration of English language school program in cooperation with Briton English Education, the opening of Saijaan Hebat Expo, and Kotabaru Hebat fun walk.
Soft launching of Kotabaru Public Mall, launching of Saijaan Hebat food kios, inauguration of Dekranasda building, groundbreaking of PJS Kotabaru Regional Hospital, Special Plenary Meeting for Anniverary of Kotabaru, inauguration of Indonesian Midwives Association (IBI) for Kotabaru, thanksgiving night and Hajat prayer, as well as the Pancasila Day commemoration ceremony.
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