Monas to be Redesigned as Part of Defense Strategy, Says Jokowi
22 August 2013 18:56 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - DKI Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo said he was ready to help synchronize Jakarta with the nation's defense strategy by restructuring several parts of the capital.
For example, Jokowi said, the capital could be restructured to meet the needs of the defense strategy by creating a basement under the National Monument (Monas). The plan to develop the 160-hectare underground area will also be coupled with defense structure strategies.
The engineering design, Jokowi added, would also facilitate the national defense strategy.
"So it won’t be just a parking lot or a place to sell souvenirs," he said.
DIMAS SIREGAR