Vice President Kalla said that all infrastructure projects could not be completed before the presidential election

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Vice President Jusuf Kalla said that all infrastructure projects could not be completed before the voting period of the 2019 presidential election, which will take place in April.

Kalla reported on President Joko Widodo's statement that he wanted the Bakauheni-Palembang toll road to be completed in April 2019.

"Oh yes, of course, it depends on everyone." There is a project several years Depending on the tempo, something can be finished soon. Do not forget that there are only five months left in April. But it can not be five months if it works several years, "Kalla told the vice president's office, Jakarta, Tuesday (27/11/2018).

He pointed out that a number of projects could be completed by April if the program had already entered the final phases of work, such as the project. rapid transit (MRT).

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However, said Kalla, several infrastructure projects have not yet entered the final phase such as light rail (TLR) and a number of toll roads can not be completed in April.

Kalla also added that there were no or no presidential elections, projects would continue until completion.

"There are activities (Pilpres) or none, the activities (development) go forward.This has some effects.What the government must be, the government must succeed.If it succeeds, it will be Once again, it's legal everywhere, what's happening in any country, "continued Kalla.

Previously, President Joko Widodo had apparently proposed the completion of the infrastructure project for the Trans-Sumatra toll road in the Bakauheuni-Palembang Segment.

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President Jokowi explained that initially he was informed by the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing that the toll road was due to be completed in June 2019.

Upon hearing this information, the Chair then submitted an offer.

"I'm not satisfied, can I only april (2019)," said Jokowi during a speech at the CEO Forum at JCC Senayan Jakarta on Tuesday (27/11/2018),

"Mbok is a bit advanced compared to April.There are some benefits," continued Jokowi.

Hearing the last sentence, the CEO laughed. Some applaud.

President Jokowi then clarified what the declaration meant "there will be benefits".

"That means benefits for Eid (June 2019) so you can already go from Lampung to Palembang and go home with Eid, not for the elections, you have to think about this election." said Jokowi who was also greeted with the laughter of the guests.

Then President Jokowi continued: "But it is also (election)."

The guests laughed again, clapping.