High Speed Railway

He  has not issued a permit for the construction of the Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway, 

pending the complete payment of compensation for the land of residents taken for roads to support the project.

 “I only want KCIC to expand the roads. I don’t know the source of the funds [for the projects] -- the state budget or CSR [corporate social responsibility],”

he did not want to disrupt the construction of the railway,

but he stressed he would not issue a permit if KCIC does not show its commitment.

he did not care if he was accused of not supporting the central government’s program because, as he explained,

his stance was part of a move to protect the interests of West Bandung’s people.

“There have been many buildings, but the permits have not been issued.

If they [KCIC officials] make no comment, the construction should be stopped.

If they want to meet [me], it should be with a commitment,” he added.