President Jokowi Revitalizes 1,000 Gadang Houses
By : Herry Barus And Aldo Bella Putra | Friday, February 09 2018 - 15:00 IWST

Presiden Jokowi di HPN 2018 (Rino/ INDUSTRY.co.id)
INDUSTRY.co.id - Padang - President Joko Widodo proclaimed the total revitalization of 1,000 rumah gadang area in South Solok Regency in West Sumatera Province.
"Later this revitalization is also a prototype for rumah gadang in West Sumatra, especially in all corners of the country," said the President in his speech during the National Press Day at Lake Cimpago, Padang on Friday (9/1/2018).
According to the President, the government is expected to complete the construction in 2018.
President explained that he assesses the natural condition in Paringan Village; Tanah Datar Regency is very beautiful and has potential for tourism industry.
"All I have to do besides those in South Solok, in this village that this morning to be completed this year, Landscape, restoration of existing houses, so that will add to the existing house in South Solok and Paringan earlier," said President.
The head of state also told of his admiration for the gadang house when he first saw the building in South Solok in 1983.
"So I remember very well when riding Kerinci, through Solok Selatan, my admiration for the house tradition, the traditional house is very beautiful and beautiful," said Jokowi.
The President has visited the Most Beautiful Village in Tanah Datar on Friday morning.
Furthermore, the President conducted a Friday prayer at Masjid Raya Sumatera Barat before making a visit to State University of Padang to stay in touch with the academics.
Read Also
President Jokowi and Vice President Ma'ruf Amin Hand Over Zakat Through…
Starting April 1, the Government Opens Official School Registration
The President Affirms the Directive Not to Break the Fast Together…
President Jokowi Receives PP Pemuda Muhammadiyah Visit
To Anticipate Traffic Congestion, the Government Will Implement Measurable…
Today's Industry

Sabtu, 01 April 2023 - 15:48 WIB
JTPE Net Profit Soars 49% in 2022
PT Jasuindo Tiga Perkasa Tbk (JTPE) a company engaged in providing security printing solutions ranging from payments, identity, brand protection, and commercial printing succeeded in achieving…

Sabtu, 01 April 2023 - 14:40 WIB
ASSA Books 15% YoY Revenue Increase and Nearly IDR 1 Trillion Cash Position at the End of 2022
PT Adi Sarana Armada Tbk (ASSA) an issuer engaged in mobility, logistics and its support, posted a 15% increase in revenue to IDR 5.87 trillion in 2022.

Sabtu, 01 April 2023 - 13:40 WIB
ALDO Books Sales of IDR 1.40 trillion, Net Profit of IDR 65.76 billion amidst Rising Costs in 2022
PT Alkindo Naratama Tbk (“ALDO”), a listed company engaged in the integrated paper and chemical business, managed to book sales of IDR1.40 trillion and a net profit of IDR65.76 billion amid…

Sabtu, 01 April 2023 - 12:25 WIB
Expansion Pays Off, ASLC Revenue Surges 170% in 2022
PT Autopedia Sukses Lestari Tbk (ASLC), a listed omnichannel automotive trading company engaged in used car retail sales (Caroline.ID) and auction business (JBA), recorded an increase in revenue…

Sabtu, 01 April 2023 - 11:57 WIB
Processing 43,100 tonnes of Used Plastic Bottles, INOV's Sales Grow 9% In 2022
PT Inocycle Technology Group Tbk (INOV), a listed company engaged in recycling plastic bottle waste (PET) into Recycled Polyester Staple Fiber (RePSF), booked sales of IDR 691.53 billion in…
News Comment