Jakarta – Discourse to move the statue of General Sudirman to the border of Jalan MH Thamrin and Jalan Jenderal Sudirman has plucked advantages and disadvantages. There are residents who support it, but not some who refuse the transfer of the statue inaugurated in 2003. Rizky, 30, welcomed the plan positively. He considered removing the statue for the structuring of the Dukuh Atas Hamlet Transportation Integration Area. “As a citizen of Jakarta, I positively welcomed the transfer of the statue of General Sudirman, especially the transfer for the benefit of many people. We know that the ways of public transport such as KRL are very popular with the public, especially during working hours, so it is considered essential for improvement, as in the station area,” Rizky said when he said in the Sudirman area, Central Jakarta (4/10/2025). Browse to continue the content, Rizky asked the DKI Jakarta provincial government to pay attention to historical aspects. He said that the provincial government of DKI Jakarta should ask for considering different parties so that the transfer does not become a polemic. “But I also ask that the DKI Jakarta provincial government not reduce the historical meaning if you want to move the statue of General Sudirman. The provincial government must consider a number of parties so that the transfer does not cause polemics,” he said. Meanwhile, Adit, 27, did not agree with the transfer of the statue. He was of the opinion that the move would only increase the cost of expenses of the DKI Jakarta provincial government. “In my opinion, as a citizen of Jakarta, especially my activities are more in Central Jakarta, it is not right if the statue of General Sudirman is moved. The problem is that the statue is historical, it stands. If it is moved, it will automatically incur more cost,” he said. According to Adit, the statue became an icon of Jalan Sudirman. He said something was missing if the statue was moved. ‘In addition, it becomes an icon of Jalan Jenderal Sudirman. He added that the DKI Jakarta provincial government should be more focused on the major problems facing residents of Jakarta such as flooding, pollution and congestion. ” The statue of General Sudirman does not like access to transport. The point is not to issue policies that do not involve many people. And if it is still transferred, you should not use the state budget, “he said. Another resident, Haecal, 29, also denied the statue’s transfer. He was of the opinion that the move would dismiss the budget only.” I do not think that you were conceptualized at that point because it was conceptualized at that stage of the hero fighters. If it is only for the view of the community, especially the governor said the statue could be seen when it is trapped, I do not think there is a waste. He asked the provincial government to be more focused on opening posts. “Focus on the community, it’s better. There are still many unemployed jobs,” he added. Previously, the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Pramono Anung, confirmed that the statue of General Sudirman would be moved to the border of MH Thamrin Street and Jalan Jenderal Sudirman. According to him, the new location will be more iconic. “I will really move the Sudirman statue on the border between Thamrin and Sudirman,” Pramono said on Friday (3/10) in the Koja area, North Jakarta. He explained that the new location was in the strategic track to the Dukuh ATAS area, which would become a transport-oriented developmental clip (TOD). “So that the place would be even more iconic. If I wanted to go to Sudirman to Dukuh Atas, the statue would be enjoyed by the citizens of Jakarta, especially if it were traffic jams, because it would look better,” he said. “In principle, it will definitely find a better place,” he added. (Mib/aik)
Pros and disadvantages of Jakarta residents about the transfer of the statue of General Sudirman
