Nindya Karya President Commissioner Requests Acceleration of Public School Project in South Sulawesi: Adds 700 Workers, Double Shifts

Makassar, May 2, 2026 — The President Commissioner of PT Nindya Karya, Michael Umbas, inspected two Public School (SR) construction projects in South Sulawesi Province, namely in Takalar Regency and Makassar City, on Saturday (May 2, 2026). This visit was conducted to ensure the projects are on track and continue to prioritize quality and good governance.

During his visit to the project site in Takalar Regency, Umbas emphasized the importance of accelerating work. He stated that the Public School project is part of President Prabowo Subianto's national priority program in the field of education, which aims to improve the quality of human resources while reducing extreme poverty.

"This program must be carried out seriously and optimally because its impact directly impacts the community," said Umbas.

In Takalar, the project's progress has currently reached 54.4 percent, with approximately 50 days remaining. Although there are still deviations from the initial plan, the project team has taken accelerated steps, including increasing the workforce to around 700 people and implementing a double-shift work system.

Umbas emphasized that any obstacles in the field must be addressed quickly and in a coordinated manner.

"Every obstacle must be addressed openly, coordinated with all stakeholders, and resolved with appropriate solutions. The completion target must be maintained," he emphasized.

He also reminded everyone to ensure the project is completed on time without requesting extensions, while maintaining work quality and occupational safety.

During the visit, Umbas was accompanied by the Head of the Takalar Regency District Attorney's Office, Syamsurezky, S.H., M.H.; Assistant I to the Takalar Regency Regional Secretariat, Ikbal Batong, S.E., M.Sc.; the Head of the North Polongbangkeng District, Aji Sangaji, S.I.P.; the Nindya Karya Project Manager for the Takalar River Basin Project, Dian Teguh AF; and the Nindya Karya Project Coordinator for South Sulawesi Province, Syaeful Karim, along with several other relevant stakeholders.

Next, Umbas continued his visit to the Public School project in Makassar City. At this location, construction progress was higher, at 58.47 percent with 49 days remaining.

Despite relatively better progress, Umbas continues to push for acceleration by adding more workers, optimizing material distribution, and resolving technical issues in the field.

"We see the team's commitment in the field is quite good. This must be maintained and strengthened to ensure the completion target is achieved as planned," he said.

During his visit to Makassar, Umbas was accompanied by Assistant II for Economic Affairs and Development of Makassar City, Zainal Ibrahim, M.Sc.; Head of Intelligence Sub-Section I of the Makassar Prosecutor's Office, A. Khaerul Fahmi, S.H.; Secretary of the Makassar City Public Works Agency, Nurhidayat Sukardin, S.T., M.T.; Head of Social Security and Social Welfare, Kaharuddin Bakti, S.E.; Head of School Facilities and Infrastructure, Paisal, S.AP., M.AP.; Head of Biringkanaya District, Maharuddin, S.Sos., M.M.; and Head of Sudiang Raya Village, Andi Ahsanul, along with other relevant stakeholders.

The scope of work for the construction of the Public Schools in Takalar Regency and Makassar City includes a Construction Safety Management System, Land Preparation, Structural Work, Architectural Work, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Work, and Furniture Work. In Takalar Regency, the project is being built on approximately 58,910 m2 of land, while in Makassar City, construction is taking place on approximately 71,239 m2 of land.

As a state-owned construction company, PT Nindya Karya affirms its commitment to completing national strategic projects on time, with quality, and sustainably through an adaptive and measurable approach.