Jakarta, July 25 -- The government is planning to start repairs of regional roads from the third quarter of this year, as per Presidential Instruction Number 11 of 2025 on Regional Road Connectivity Improvement to Support Food and Energy Self-Sufficiency.

Confirming the plan in a statement received here on Friday, Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo said that good connectivity and infrastructure are vital for improving national competitiveness, boosting regional economies, and ensuring broad-based development across Indonesia.

"With an effective and efficient improvement of regional roads, we believe that the potential of food and energy sources in regions will develop to the fullest and contribute positively to people's welfare," Hangg...