SINGAPORE (Yosefardi) – SMRT Corporation Ltd (SMRT), the leading multi-modal public transport operator in Singapore, is encouraged by momentum of project and support by Indonesian President-Elect on the Jakarta Monorail Project.
SMRT International (SMRT) last year joined a consortium, PT Jakarta Monorail, that is involved in the strategic planning and construction of the Jakarta Eco Transport Monorail project (JET), one of the most significant transportation infrastructure projects undertaken by Indonesia in recent years.
At a project progress meeting that took place at Jakarta City Hall today, President-Elect Joko Widodo (Jokowi) reiterated his support for the public transport project, noting that such a mass transportation system is much needed for Jakarta.
Desmond Kuek, SMRT President and Group CEO, who met with President-Elect Jokowi said his side looks forward to working with its consortium partners and local government officials to bring the project to fruition.