Sutami Awards 2025: Strengthening Collaboration and Dedication to Just Infrastructure

Jakarta – The Ministry of Public Works (PU) held the 2025 Sutami Awards Appreciation Night as part of the 80th Public Service Day series with the theme "Just Infrastructure, Prosperous People, Advanced Indonesia," at the PU Ministry Auditorium on Monday (1/12).

On this occasion, Minister of Public Works Dody Hanggodo expressed his deep concern for the regions in Sumatra, which is being affected by the disaster, after accompanying President Prabowo Subianto directly inspected the conditions on the ground today. Minister Dody emphasized the importance of fast, responsive and coordinated work. "Mr President Prabowo Subianto conveyed firm instructions that in conditions like this, two things must be the main priority, namely the safety of citizens and the speed of response in the field. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between the central, regional, TNI-Polri government, and all technical agencies, including the Ministry of Public Works. Where currently we are facing a number of areas affected by floods and landslides, which have had an impact on the community and require"fast handling from all parties," said Minister Dody.

As a form of concern, the Ministry of Public Works together with Dharma Wanita Perempuan (DWP) also distributed Humanitarian donation entitled PU Cares worth IDR 1 billion which was converted into basic necessities, daily necessities and emergency equipment and distributed directly to affected areas through regional units.

Minister Dody also confirmed the Ministry of Public Works' commitment to continuing to provide infrastructure support and technical needs needed by the community affected, in line with the hexahelix approach implemented by the Ministry of Public Works. "The hexahelix approach is also important in achieving development targets through the involvement of all stakeholders, both from the central government, regional governments, the construction business world, professional groups, academics, media and the community. Including currently, the Ministry of Public Works is ensuring that national infrastructure remains ready to face weather challenges and a surge in mobility towards the end of 2025 and the New Year 2026," stressed Minister Dody.

By giving the Sutami Award which is being held this time, it can be a trigger and encouragement  to continue to innovate and work to be better and superior, as well as strengthening synergy between agencies in realizing President Prabowo's Asta Cita.

"The presence of Mr. and Mrs. this evening is proof of their mutual concern and seriousness to continue to oversee the implementation of infrastructure development to be better, of higher quality and have a wider impact on the progress of the nation," added Minister Dody.

The Sutami Awards were given to 16 categories of recipients including ministries/institutions, government regions, work partners, communities, academics, service providers, and the media. Apart from that, the Lifetime Achievement Award was also given to figures who were deemed to have contributed and inspired in the world of public work. This variety of categories reflects the breadth of the national infrastructure development ecosystem as well as the Ministry of Public Works' commitment to strengthening the quality of public services through multi-sector cooperation. style="font-weight: 700; border-color: rgb(234, 234, 234); margin-bottom: 0px;">)