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The "Melangkah tanpa Lelah" Book launch in Perpusnas on Thursday (09/11/21) -  

In its implementation, it is not only preservation in the form of printed and recorded works, but also preserves ideas. Like the ideas that were invented by Tjokorda Raka Sukawati who is the inventor of the Sosrobahu flyover construction technique. Sosrobahu facilitates the construction of flyovers without disrupting traffic flow.

The Deputy for Library Resources Development of the National Library of Indonesia, Deni Kurniadi, said the ideas and thoughts were Tjokorda Raka Sukawati's contribution to building the spirit of the nation.

"His thoughts and ideas are a source of inspiration, as well as spirit, patriotism in building a better Indonesian nation," said Deni Kurniadi at the launch of the book Leaving Tirelessly, Tjokorda Raka Sukawati, Inventor of the Sosrobahu Flyover Construction Technique which was held in a hybrid manner, on Thursday (9/12/2021). 

It is said, the leap of world civilization with the development of science and technology has provided a very strong disruption in all aspects of people's lives. "Therefore, a knowledgeable society becomes a benchmark for a nation to be able to respond to global competition, and improve the economy. The presence of a figure like Tjokorda Raka Sukawati is a reflection of a high literacy culture," he continued.

On the same occasion, the Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR), Basuki Hadimuljono, named Tjokorda Raka Sukawati as one of the proud engineers and innovators of Indonesia. "The barrier-free runway technique or sosrobahu is a masterpiece that has been worldwide, and has been applied to various flyover projects at home and abroad," he said.

Basuki explained that the discovery of sosrobahu began in 1976 when the Ministry of Public Works was going to build a toll road from Jagorawi to Tanjung Priok. According to the plan, the project was carried out by a foreign party, but an important decision gave the role of a national company to complete it. It was at that time that Tjokorda was trusted and appointed as the head of project management, and gave birth to the method.

"He has shown that the nation's children are able to build independently with their creative thinking power. This is an example for us in PUPR in particular, and for Indonesian citizens in general," he explained.

The name sosrobahu was inspired by the teachings of Tri Wikrama, namely the incarnation of Vishnu's ability to transform into a big giant with a thousand arms. This is a religious reflection on the creation manifested through his hands.

Currently, continued Basuki, sosrobahu has developed in the second version. Improved performance is increasingly needed to simplify and accelerate the implementation of road construction. "Sosrobahu not only supports flyovers, but also supports our hope that civil engineering innovations will continue to be present in Indonesia," he said.

Meanwhile, a family representative, Tjokorda Gede Abinanda Sukawati, said that the biography of Stepping Without Tired was a mandate from the late Tjokorda Raka Sukawati, and had been prepared several years before his death.

"For me, my father is a very persistent and disciplined figure. Even in his old age, father still continues to work on developing social media technology. With the hope that it can be used for a long time and in various fields," he said.

The man who is familiarly called Abi hopes that readers can get to know the figure of Tjokorda Raka Sukawati from a different side. "Through this book, the deceased hopes that readers can inspire all generations and add insight into the life of his technological inventions. Hopefully this book can have a positive impact on many people," he hoped//VOI-NK