MEDAN - BTP Kelas I Medan held a ceremony to commemorate National Transportation Day 2024 in the yard of the BTP Kelas I Medan Office, Tuesday (17/9/2024).

The 2024 National Transportation Day ceremony was led by the Acting Head of the Medan Class I Railway Engineering Center, Mr. Iskandar, S.Kom, MT and all employees in the BTP Kelas I Medan environment.

This National Transportation Day is based on the Decree of the Minister of Transportation Number SK. 274/G/1971 on August 26, 1971 which was initiated on August 26, 1971 by Mr. Frans Seda, Minister of Transportation (1968-1973). And is commemorated by Indonesia every September 17 every year, until today which is the 53rd commemoration.

On this occasion, Mr. Iskandar as the Inspector of the Ceremony, read the speech of the Minister of Transportation Budi Karya Sumadi, "The commemoration of National Transportation Day can be interpreted as a momentum to reflect on the devotion and work that we have given in the field of transportation for the nation and state. In accordance with the theme of this year's Harhubnas commemoration, namely "Advanced Transportation, New Archipelago", I invite all stakeholders in the transportation sector to look back at the things we have achieved in the past 10 years, commit to maintaining the sustainability of these achievements, while at the same time making notes of improvements in the future.

"I would also like to express my highest appreciation to all transportation people who have personally worked hard, dedicated their time and energy and struggled to face risks in order to provide optimal service. The lighthouse guards, level crossing guards, pedestrian guides, drivers, and inspectors and everyone who has ensured that the public can travel safely, securely and comfortably." Added Mr. Iskandar.

The Minister of Transportation also advised that all achievements and commitments that have been realized in this decade can be continued sustainably, with full integrity.

The 2024 National Transportation Day Commemoration Ceremony ended with a prayer and continued with shaking hands by all BTP Kelas I Medan employees with the Leaders in the BTP Kelas I Medan environment. (AI/ARH/MAD/RZ)