No. 980 in Indonesian
pemkot
"Pemkot" is the Indonesian abbreviation for "city government."
In a sentence
Pemkot Jakarta mengumumkan kebijakan baru terkait transportasi umum.
The Jakarta municipal government announced a new policy regarding public transportation.
Here, 'pemkot' refers to the municipal government (Jakarta), indicating its usage as a noun to refer to the local governing body.
Kami berharap pemkot dapat segera mengatasi masalah banjir ini.
We hope the municipal government can promptly address this flooding issue.
In this sentence, 'pemkot' is also a noun representing the municipal government, but it is used as the subject about which a concern or expectation is expressed.
Pihak pemkot memprioritaskan perbaikan jalan utama di kota mereka.
The municipal government prioritizes the repair of main roads in their city.
Here, 'pemkot' functions similarly as in the previous sentences, indicating the group responsible for city planning and renovations.
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