BNPPDT maps water, power, internet needs on Pulau Rondo
Findings from Rondo and Sabang will help set priorities for the Bangun Beranda Negeri program, due for preparation in early 2027.
The National Border and Remote Area Management Agency, or BNPPDT, mapped basic infrastructure needs on Pulau Rondo and in Sabang, Aceh, during supervision and evaluation of the outermost island area on Friday, November 13, 2026. The review focused on clean water, electricity, internet access, and facilities for border security personnel. BNPPDT head Maruli Simanjuntak said many border areas face similar problems, especially limited water, power, and network coverage. BNPPDT is preparing the Bangun Beranda Negeri program to address the real needs of border regions and remote areas. One option under consideration for clean water is a drilled well, while solutions for electricity and internet are still being developed according to field conditions. The results of the review will be used to set development priorities targeted to begin preparation in early 2027.