Mayor HM Rudi of Batam recently met with 28 students from Riau, originally from Batam, to discuss the city’s transformation into a smart city. This interactive session highlighted Batam’s commitment to integrating modern technology for enhanced public services and community welfare.
The meeting between Mayor HM Rudi and the student delegation from Riau, Batam natives, focused on the evolving concept of Batam as a smart city and the role of young intellectuals in this transformation.
Mayor Rudi emphasized the importance of a sense of belonging among the students towards Batam, fostering a responsibility to contribute to the city’s development.
He highlighted the crucial role of today’s youth in shaping the ‘Golden Indonesia of 2045,’ with a focus on their contributions to Batam’s progress.
Fajar Zuldra, representing the students, inquired about Batam’s progression as a smart city, leading to a comprehensive explanation by Mayor Rudi.
Mayor Rudi outlined the smart city concept as an inevitable progression in urban development, emphasizing the integration of information and communication technology for efficiency and improved public services.
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The students expressed their satisfaction with Batam’s developments and pride in the city’s positive reputation in Riau. The dialogue also revealed how Batam’s advancements in infrastructure and society have become a source of envy and pride among the students in Riau.
The engagement between Mayor Rudi and the student delegation from Riau underscores Batam’s commitment to becoming a smart city. This forward-thinking approach is pivotal not only for local residents but also in attracting Singaporean and international visitors, showcasing Batam as a model of modern urban development in the region.
Mayor HM Rudi of Batam met with a student delegation from Riau to discuss the city’s smart city vision. The dialogue highlighted the importance of youth involvement in Batam’s technological and infrastructural advancement. The students, originally from Batam, shared their pride in the city’s development and its growing positive reputation in Riau. The meeting reinforces Batam’s commitment to becoming a leading smart city in the region.
Source: In Depth News (2024)
