Jakarta, June 22 -- Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) said his ministry will prioritize basic infrastructure and connectivity development in 2027 to support economic growth and promote equitable development.

He underscored that infrastructure development is essential to advancing various national priority agendas, including food security, energy security, access to clean water, human resource development, and stronger interregional connectivity.

"Infrastructure is not built merely for the sake of construction, but ultimately to support several national priority agendas," AHY said after a meeting with the House of Representatives' (DPR) Budget Committee at the Parl...