PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY – The 81st Anniversary of West Java Province was celebrated on Wednesday evening at Pasanggrahan Pancarasa, in the courtyard of Gedung Sate, Bandung.

 

The event commenced with a plenary session chaired by the Speaker of the West Java DPRD, Buky Wibawa Karya Guna, followed by a reading of West Java Province's history, and concluded with a speech from West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi.

 

Closing out the peak of the evening, invited guests and attendees were entertained by a performance from singer Rizky Febian.

 

In his address, Governor KDM the governor's popular moniker stated that at 81 years of age, West Java ought to have reached the pinnacle of its success.

 

“Because we possess complete potential, including energy, agriculture, marine, geothermal, hydroelectric, and solar power capabilities, alongside industrial and manufacturing strength spread across the entire region of West Java Province,” he stated on Wednesday (Aug 19, 2026).

 

However, that potential remains unevenly distributed, marked by development distortions between regencies, cities, and the provincial level. Therefore, there must be an orchestration of development directions and budget allocations led by the governor and vice governor.

 

“Budget evaluation is the key to orchestrating development. Administrative-heavy budgets must now shift toward technical applications by fulfilling basic needs first,” he explained.

 

Addressing basic educational needs, the average length of schooling must be improved, as enrollment rates for compulsory 9-year basic education are not yet optimal. Adding new classrooms and providing scholarships serve as priority programs. Beyond primary, junior high, and senior high schools, non-formal equivalency education (Paket A, B, and C) will also receive attention.

 

KDM also highlighted the economic disparity among regencies and cities across West Java. Bekasi, with its high minimum wage, stands in stark contrast to regions like Majalengka, Kuningan, and Indramayu. On the other hand, the cost of living is often measured by uniform standards.

 

“Urban residents pay rent, buy rice, and pay for meals, which drives up income needs. Meanwhile, in Kuningan or Majalengka, residents don't buy rice because they harvest their own, and they don't buy vegetables or water. Thus, lower income levels shouldn't be the sole benchmark. However, our shared challenge is to ensure that West Java's top-tier investment climate directly translates into the creation and filling of job opportunities across the entire province,” he emphasized.

 

Improving public health quality is another core basic service receiving primary focus. There should be no disparity in health service quality from primary referral points in villages to secondary and tertiary medical facilities.

 

KDM also aims for budgetary efficiency by streamlining institutional structures. The headcount of provincial government personnel must strictly correspond to the demand for basic public services. The number of administrative positions will be reduced, alongside a consolidation of regional government agencies (OPD).

 

“Some will remain unchanged, two agencies may merge into one, or even three into one. This answers the principles of efficient financial management. When discussing efficiency, we are discussing reallocation; having an excessive number of official positions directly impacts our fiscal strength,” he explained.

 

Efficiencies will also be implemented across Regional State-Owned Enterprises (BUMD). There will no longer be an excess of directors and commissioners. BUMDs are expected to make significant contributions in supporting government efforts to deliver robust public services, driving economic growth, boosting competitiveness, and functioning as true government assets.

 

These state enterprises will be merged under a single holding entity, BUMD Sanggabuana, and managed by field professionals selected through an open recruitment process.

 

“Therefore, at 81 years of West Java Province, allow me to execute fundamental reforms to build professionalism and a government structure that sides with the public, holds a grand vision for community prosperity, operates efficiently, and systematically resolves public grievances in an open manner,” he concluded.

 

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