South Sumatra to host the SEA Games is not really the first goal. However, its main goal is to open the project Tanjung Api-api (TAA). Thus the whole world's eyes may glance at South Sumatra, as the economic center that has a high potential. Then at a later time can attract investors from outside to invest in South Sumatra.
The statement expressed the Governor of South Sumatra, H Alex Noerdin in public lectures, in the building Academic Center (AC) IAIN Raden Fatah Palembang recently.
Alex added impact, many benefits to society of South Sumatra, but may increase regional income can also solve poverty. Why is that because the government can open up employment on a large scale, in accordance with the mission and vision at the time the campaign is to reduce unemployment.
"Because the mission of our vision of a free school for free medical treatment has been accomplished, but this one has not done is to reduce unemployment. Therefore the presence of TAA development project could attract foreign investors and may open a large-scale jobs for the people of South Sumatra , "he said.
After the job is opened it can reduce unemployment, and if not there then mengangguran can solve poverty. "If everything can be done well, then it was over my responsibilities, live Allah determines the next," said Alex.
