“Activities that do not directly touch the community, like official travel, will be reduced. We will reallocate the budget to address flooding, repair roads, and make Bengkulu City brighter and more beautiful,” Dedy said on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Dedy explained that the City Government is currently running the “Thousand Smooth Roads” program, which has already completed asphalt paving at 27 points. Furthermore, the administration has begun installing decorative streetlights to make Bengkulu City appear brighter at night.
“We are cutting the budget in several posts, but priority programs remain on track. Our current focus is on reducing the impact of flooding. Clogged water channels and culverts will be replaced, while areas without proper drainage will have new systems built immediately,” he elaborated. These crucial infrastructure improvements are vital for the city’s long-term resilience against heavy rains and environmental challenges.
