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 Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) signed a presidential regulation on accelerating infrastructure development to support implementation of the 2022 G20 Presidency, 2023 ASEAN Summit, and various international events at the Mandalika Special Economic Zone.

As quoted from Presidential Regulation Number 116 of 2021 posted on the website of the State Secretariat’s Legal Information and Documentation System here on Monday, the task has been assigned to the public works and public housing (PUPR) minister.

The president has pushed to expedite the construction or renovation of various supporting infrastructure and facilities of international events that will be conducted in the provinces of Jakarta, Bali, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), and East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).

"It is necessary to accelerate the development or renovation of infrastructure and facilities at the venue of international events," according to the regulation, which was signed and promulgated on December 31, 2021.

Article 1 of paragraph 2 of the regulation stipulates that construction or renovation are being conducted at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in Jakarta, Mandalika area in NTB Province, 2022 G20 Summit venues in Bali Province, as well as 2023 ASEAN Summit venues in Tana Mori, Labuan Bajo Village in NTT Province.

Meanwhile, article 2 of the regulation stated that in conducting the assignment, the PUPR minister can apply direct appointment for the procurement of government goods and services in accordance with the laws.

Jokowi has also emphasized that the PUPR Ministry must always be heedful of the five working principles of prudence, transparency, efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability.

"Funding required for implementation of the assignment will be sourced from the state budget (APBN)," according to article 6 of the regulation.

Apart from the 2022 G20 Presidency and 2023 ASEAN Summit, the government is also preparing for the MotoGP and World Superbike events planned to be conducted on March 18-20, 2022, and November 11-13, 2022, respectively. (Antaranews)