As in other sub-district areas, when holding an event blusukan village which is carried out every two weeks, the Mayor of Malang, H. Moch. Anton always pays attention and listens directly to the complaints of his residents, Sunday (29/3).
In an event blusukan the village held in the Gadingkasri Sub-district area this time the Mayor of Malang was accompanied by the Malang City Police Chief, AKBP Singgamata, SIK, Dandim 0833 Lt. Col. Arm. Arya Yudha Setiawan and the ranks of the heads of SKPD (Regional Work Units) of the Malang City Government.
In addition to prioritizing the 100-0-100 program, namely 100% access to drinking water, 0% slum areas, and 100% access to proper sanitation, the man who is familiarly called Abah Anton took the time to visit sick residents along the event route. blusukan, helping to build public facilities, such as prayer rooms and mosques, as well as renovating several residents' houses.
Another important concern is flooding and what causes flooding when it rains. Abah Anton even saw firsthand the bridge and water channels on Jl. Raya Candi II and the culverts on Jl. Raya Galunggung. The lack of smooth water channels due to garbage that interferes is one of the causes of flooding.
"Let's cultivate a clean and healthy lifestyle, and not throw garbage in rivers or waterways. If a flood occurs, we ourselves will suffer losses and be directly affected. By protecting the environment, we will be free from various natural disasters," said Abah Anton.
In addition, Abah Anton also appreciated the products of UMKM (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises_ed) of Gadingkasri residents that have high quality such as those made from tofu and sweet potatoes. "At the end of 2014 we will enter the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC). Indonesia will compete with ten ASEAN countries in the free market era later, and UMKM products are one of the products that can compete in the AEC," explained Abah Anton.
For Malang City, he said, its UMKM products are already good and can compete in the MEA. With good quality and quality, various superior products in Malang City are able to compete in the international market. "We from the Malang City Government are ready to help UMKM players so that they can produce the best products," said Abah Anton. (say/yon)
