The area located at the tip of South Sumatra Province is interested in beautifying the riverbank areas in its two sub-districts by painting them as was done in Jodipan Colorful Village.
The Head of the TP PKK Team for Lubuklinggau City, Yeti Oktarina Prana, during a working visit to Malang City, admitted that the story of the beauty of the Colorful Village was already famous in her area, so the government and PKK took the initiative to adopt it.
"We have an area crossed by a beautiful river, but the surrounding housing still looks less than good. That's why we came to Malang (City) to learn from Kampung Warna Warni," said Oktarina while giving a speech at the Majapahit Room, Malang City Hall, Monday (6/2).
Oktarina explained, so far Lubuklinggau City is famous for its transit area because it is flanked by several big cities such as Bengkulu, Jambi and North Musi Rawas. Therefore, in order to increase tourism, the improvement of the riverbank area with colorful painting is expected to be a special attraction for the community.
"Our city area is quite large, 401 square kilometers with a population of only 300 thousand. However, because we are a transit city between four major cities, the population during the day can be up to three times. Unfortunately, the circulation of money is not in our city, because it is only a transit city," he explained.
In fact, Oktarina also praised the Malang City Government's expertise in raising funds. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) from companies so that various developments and provision of infrastructure do not use APBD funds.
"We are targeting the colorful village in Lubuklinggau to be completed in April. This activity was initiated by PKK and synergizes with the government (Lubuklinggau City)," he added.
The working visit from the TP PKK of Lubuklinggau City which was received directly by the Chairperson of the TP PKK of Malang City, Hj. Dewi Farida Suryani, became an event to exchange information and innovation. In her speech, Umi Farida, the nickname of the Chairperson of the TP PKK of Malang City, greatly appreciated and welcomed the arrival of the group of guests. The program to exchange information and innovation is a positive thing that needs to be built synergy between local governments.
"Malang City is a City of Education and also a tourist destination. Although it does not have natural tourism, we continue to innovate to produce the Colorful Village and Tridi Village across from it," said Umi Farida.
Determination to develop the vision of Malang as a Dignified City and its realization Tri Bina Cita continue to be carried out by collaborating with several stakeholder from various circles.
"Malang City has 56 universities, and that is our strong capital, because community innovation combined with university research produces something that is useful for city development," explained Umi Farida.
Specifically for the Malang City PKK TP, the wife of the Mayor of Malang, H. Moch Anton, explained that her party continues to foster synergy with several SKPDs such as the Trade Service, Industry Service and so on for guidance to the community.
The results were significant, because all the work of the PKK mothers could be distributed and accommodated in PKK Corner. "PKK continues to synergize with the government and we also continue to hone innovation to produce good work for Malang City," concluded Umi Farida. (say/yon)
