Waka MPR unveiled the importance of central and regional cooperation to overcome the waste problem

Jakarta – Deputy Chairman of the MPR of the National Mandate Party Faction (PAN) Eddy Seasharno, and notes the problem of waste in major cities in Indonesia. Data shows that of the 56 million tonnes of waste produced in Indonesia each year, only 40 percent can be managed. Eddy conveyed the importance of collaboration between central and regional governments over the overcoming of waste problems. He continued a series of meetings with mayors from different regions, such as Bandung, South Tangerang, Solo, Yogyakarta and Manado. Eddy Soparno assessed that the review of the perpress was an important momentum for Palembang because his waste management project went far and deserved to have a stronger support from the central government. Browse to continue with the content “with the review of this perpress, we encourage that Palembang immediately benefits. In addition to accelerating waste handling, it also helps facilitate the financing of the municipal government,” Eddy Seasharno said on Saturday (9/13/2025). He said this when he met with the Mayor of Palembang Ratu Dewa at the Palembang City Government Office. During the meeting, the Mayor of Palembang expressed his gratitude for the willingness of Eddy Seasharno to come and listen to the pursuit of the local government. “I also understand that Pak Eddy was consistent in advocacy for environmental issues, especially related to waste problems. It’s a great opportunity for us in Palembang to express their pursuit,” he said. Ratu Dewa said, Palembang waited for the security of regulations of the central government by a new presidential by -law (perpress) to support the financing of waste management in electrical energy. “Alhamdulillah, we are grateful that Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian MPR Pak Eddy Soparno is ready to accommodate our pursuit of the Ministry of Food. Our hope, waste management financing can immediately enter the new perpress scheme so that efforts to make waste can realize,” he said. (Anl/Ega)