Muhammad Farhan appreciates every organization and community that contributes to development in Bandung City Including dance lovers' communities such as Universal Line Dance (ULD) plays an active role in creating a healthier "I wish a happy 7th birthday to ULD Kota Bandung and continue to be a positive forum for all residents," said Farhan at the 7th Anniversary of ULD Kota Bandung ULD carries the theme “Let’s Join Urang Ngibing Sareng ULD Kota Bandung This theme is full of Bandung spirit that invites the community to move together but also a symbol of Bandung which is cheerful Bandung is known for its dynamic spirit and culture," he said Communities like ULD have an important role in enlivening public spaces so that through activities like line dancing they learn about the balance between movement and rhythm because a happy society starts from positive communities like ULD Participants gather to dance line dance together with various types of music and choreography ULD Bandung City holds workshops or training to teach the basics of line dance or new choreography to participants ULD Bandung City holds a line dance event or competition involving various line dance groups or communities (Bandung City Communication and Information Service/rka) OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinVIDEO: Lautan Biru Bobotoh Tumpah Ruah Rayakan Juara Bareng Pemain Persib Bandung | OneFootballBola.com Persib Bandung resmi menyabet gelar juara Liga 1 musim 2024/2025 setelah Persebaya Surabaya gagal meraih kemenangan atas Persik Kediri dalam laga yang berlangsung di Stadion Brawijaya ersik Kediri dalam laga yang berlangsung di Stadion Brawijaya Hasil imbang 3-3 tersebut memastikan poin maksimal Persib tak dapat dikejar lagi oleh pesaing terdekatnya sehingga Maung Bandung mengunci gelar juara dengan koleksi 64 poin unggul jauh dari Persebaya dan Dewa United yang masing-masing mengoleksi 54 dan 53 poin Kemenangan ini menandai sejarah baru bagi Persib Bandung karena untuk pertama kalinya mereka menjadi juara Liga 1 dengan format kompetisi penuh sekaligus meraih gelar back-to-back setelah sebelumnya juga juara pada musim 2023/2024 gelar juara musim ini menjadi yang pertama kali dirayakan secara resmi di Kota Bandung menambah makna istimewa bagi klub dan para Bobotoh Suasana euforia langsung meluap di Kota Bandung Ribuan Bobotoh tumpah ruah merayakan kemenangan bersama para pemain di Graha Persib Related News4 Faktor Kunci Persib Bandung Sukses Menjadi Juara BRI Liga 1 2024/2025 Versi Pengamat PSSI Pastikan Ikut Bidding Jadi Tuan Rumah Putaran 4 Kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026 Bila Timnas Indonesia Lolos Jangan Remehkan yang Baru, Malut United dan PSBS Buktikan Tim Promosi Bukan Sekadar Figuran di BRI Liga 1! 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BANDUNG CITY - Bandung City continues to show itself as one of the pioneering cities in implementing the smart city concept in Indonesia the city of Bandung has also won various international awards for its success in utilizing technology to improve public services "The smart city concept in Bandung City includes transformation in various sectors to digital government," said the Head of the Bandung City Communication and Informatics Service Yayan explained that Bandung City has adequate digital infrastructure although there are still areas without internet access The Bandung City Government realizes that if it is not balanced with good policies and services synergy between the government and the community is the main key the maturity level of the Electronic-Based Government System (SPBE) of Bandung City is measured by the Ministry of PANRB and the Ministry of Communication and Information Bandung consistently gets high scores and remains one of the best cities in implementing government digitalization Bandung has even become an example for more than 200 other cities that imitate the Smart City concept," he said Starting from the readiness of network infrastructure to the wise use of technology by the community The Bandung City Government always strives to share information and education to the community so that digital literacy increases Technological advances such as artificial intelligence (AI) must be balanced with increasing human resource capabilities and community literacy (Bandung City Communication and Information Service/ Rani) believes that a true leader is not enough to just be academically smart There are three pillars that every prospective leader must have The three are Intellectual Quality—the ability to think critically and strategically in solving problems Spiritual Quality—the foundation of faith and moral values that serve as a compass in leadership and Emotional Quality—the ability to control emotions "A leader is someone who is able to invite and even if necessary force others towards goodness Erwin revealed this when providing motivation and leadership insight to hundreds of participants in the 2025 Digitech University Student Leadership Training (LKM) at Yonkav 4 Kijang Cakti Erwin explained four leadership typologies that are commonly found in society The four are Charismatic Leaders—leaders who are naturally followed because of their authority and charm Authoritarian Leaders—leaders who are rigid Liberal Leaders—leaders who only give orders without providing direction or guidance and Democratic Leaders—leaders who are open to discussion and involve all parties in decision making He encouraged Digitech University students to hone their democratic leadership style as this style is considered the most relevant in the context of inclusive and collaborative future leadership Erwin emphasized that the Bandung City Government (Pemkot) is opening up collaboration space as widely as possible for the younger generation He invited students to not only study in class the young generation with a vision," he said enthusiastically He gave the example of the achievements of young people from Bandung who recently created a film entitled Jumbo and succeeded in attracting the attention of the international public future leaders will emerge from the students who attend members of the People's Representative Council (DPR) BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government (Pemkot) will take over waste management in several markets in Bandung City This is because the waste situation in Bandung has entered the emergency category The decision was taken after Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan held a meeting with the West Java Provincial Government's Environmental Service "The West Java Provincial Government has stated that this condition is very urgent In the next 40 days there must be radical action to make changes," said Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan to the Bandung City Public Relations Team the Bandung City Government will build an organic waste processing facility directly at Gedebage Market This facility is expected to be able to process organic waste from the market effectively and reduce the burden on the landfill The takeover of waste management will also be carried out at Pagarsih Market and Ulekan Market which are said to have very poor management systems Farhan said the condition is relatively better The construction of the incinerator in the market is already underway and in the near future another unit will be added to increase the processing capacity the main attention is now focused on Caringin Market which has been a crucial point for waste problems in the city of Bandung Farhan said that residents around the market area are no longer allowed to throw garbage in the market area and districts around Caringin Market are not allowed to throw garbage into Caringin Market That is a policy that must be enforced," he said the City Government will build waste processing and disposal facilities in several sub-districts and districts around Caringin Market This step aims to reduce the burden of waste management in the market Farhan also emphasized that Caringin Market managers must start investing in organic waste processing machines "Caringin Market has an obligation to manage its waste independently We will help supervise and find investors according to the direction of the Governor of West Java," he explained These steps are part of the Bandung City Government's grand strategy to improve waste management as a whole The focus of improvement is on the market area as the main source of daily organic waste BANDUNG CITY - In the framework of its 8th anniversary Teras Cihampelas confirms its existence as a space for cultural expression and creative economy in the city of Bandung Through the Sundanese Tradition Festival entitled Ngamumule Rasa Ngajaga Tradisi Warisan Rasa & Tradisi Sunda Anu Utama Sundanese culinary specialties from fostered street vendors (PKL) said that activities like this are part of the strategy to build the city's character and competitiveness "The theme of 'ngamumule' is not only to maintain but also to care for and revive culture with love and responsibility," he said He considered that Teras Cihampelas is a symbol of innovation in public spaces in the city of Bandung "This skywalk is not just a pedestrian path but also a showcase of the community's creative wealth This is where empowering local business actors and preserving culture can go hand in hand," he added is currently reviewing various proposals for revitalizing this area Starting from the construction of a thematic park connecting to the Cihampelas Walk (Ciwalk) shopping center to making Teras Cihampelas a culinary center and UMKM Center for Coblong District "We want traders here to be trained not only conventionally and innovation so that their products can penetrate the global market," he said Acting Head of the Bandung City Cooperatives and Small and Medium Enterprises (UKM) Service stated that cultural preservation and empowerment of the people's economy must go hand in hand "This festival is the proof," said Tatang Member of Commission II of the Bandung City Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) also considered this event as an important stage in maintaining the city's identity but also reviving the noble values of Sundanese tradition," he said The chairman of the Sarebu Saratus Cooperative explained that this festival is part of the Teras Cihampelas revival strategy the cooperative is targeting 300 new members to join by the end of 2025 He emphasized the importance of the principles of patience With the spirit of mutual cooperation and a pentahelix approach the Bandung City Government hopes that Teras Cihampelas can continue to develop as a cultural icon and a leading creative tourism destination BANDUNG CITY - The alleged food poisoning that befell hundreds of students of SMP Negeri 35 Bandung has become a serious concern for the Bandung City Government (Pemkot) This incident occurred on Tuesday (29/4/2025) and is related to the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG) implemented in a number of schools admitted his concern and stated that this incident was a warning to tighten supervision of the implementation of MBG "There are 30 classes of SMPN 35 Bandung students who were poisoned I immediately coordinated with all parties and checked the condition of the students," said Farhan at the Pendopo Kota Bandung this incident is an important lesson for all parties especially in terms of monitoring food ingredients Although the City Government does not have the authority to replace the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) Farhan emphasized the city government's commitment to strengthening the supervisory function "Although it does not have the authority to take action the City Government will supervise more strictly because those consuming the food are Bandung City residents because it is the City Government's duty to protect school children," he said Farhan said that even though SMPN 35 was affected SMAN 19 Bandung who consumed a similar menu were saved from poisoning because they did not eat food that already smelled children need to be taught not to eat food if they smell something bad," he said He stated that he had coordinated with the Health Service (Dinkes) and the Trade and Industry Service (Disdagin) to strengthen supervision of MBG food distribution "I am relieved because the victims have recovered and none of them are hospitalized," he said Acting Head of the Bandung City Education Office (Disdik) Dani Nurahman explained that his party had carried out cross-agency coordination since the beginning of the implementation of MBG a homeroom teacher of class 8A who tasted the food experienced stomach ache and diarrhea Similar complaints were then reported by hundreds of students the next day Preliminary data recorded 342 students from 20 classes experiencing symptoms such as nausea said that the food came from one of MBG's partner kitchens which also serves SDN 024 Coblong "The consumption time in each school is different Initial suspicion is that there is contamination," he said The Health Office has taken food samples to be tested at the West Java Labkesda and checked the food provider's kitchen "We continue to monitor the condition of the students everyone will have recovered," he said the Education Office and Health Office will strengthen supervision The Bandung City Government also appealed to parents to immediately report if their children experience similar symptoms so that treatment can be carried out quickly (Bandung City Communication and Information Service/UPI) BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government (Pemkot) and Cimahi City Government agreed to strengthen cross-regional cooperation especially in the fields of spatial planning This understanding was established in a meeting between the Mayor of Bandung Muhammad Farhan and the Mayor of Cimahi Ngatiyana at Bandung City Hall Cimahi Mayor Ngatiyana expressed his appreciation for the welcome from the Bandung City Government and emphasized the importance of aligning policies between regions "We need coordination and a common perception We already have an MoU on the boundaries and construction of retention ponds we will encourage BBWS to complete the retention ponds to reduce flooding," said Ngatiyana Ngatiyana also conveyed his aspirations that the City of Bandung would be willing to provide part of its border area to Cimahi considering the increasing population density in Cimahi We ask that perhaps some of the area can be given Ngatiyana said that his party planned to make it a bamboo conservation area and green open space he admitted that there were a number of agrarian problems in the area including illegal land use changes and indications of encroachment based on findings by the Corruption Eradication Commission "Hopefully this meeting can be followed up and we can resolve it together," he said Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan said that the Bandung and Cimahi areas have many overlapping interests especially in the fields of spatial planning and accessibility it is important to strengthen the existing memorandum of understanding (MoU) and expand concrete cooperation "We must take the cooperation seriously again The entry route from the west to Bandung is starting to get crowded because many Cimahi residents work in Bandung We can collaborate to widen the road so that people are not stuck in traffic jams for hours," he said He stated that if Husein Sastranegara Airport is back in operation then Cimindi Station can be developed into a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) area Farhan highlighted the issue of the former Leuwigajah Final Disposal Site (TPA) land in Cirendeu which is now abandoned and has begun to be seized by certain parties He emphasized the need for cooperation between the Bandung and Cimahi Regional Finance and Asset Agency (BKAD) to manage the 84-hectare land part of which is owned by the City of Bandung "Our job is to ensure land ownership This land has been closed for 20 years and must be managed so that it does not become a problem like Dago used to be," said Farhan Regarding the discourse on regional development or expansion Farhan said that it was in the realm of the central government he opened up space to conduct a joint study and invited seven members of the DPR from the relevant electoral districts This meeting is the initial momentum for strengthening the synergy between Bandung and Cimahi in responding to the challenges of spatial planning and strategic asset management in the border area will be the basis for expanding cooperation in the future BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government (Pemkot) is committed to strengthening collaboration with all stakeholders in realizing quality and equitable education This was conveyed by the Mayor of Bandung after leading the ceremony to commemorate National Education Day (Hardiknas) in the yard of the Bandung City Education Office (Disdik) attended by the principals of elementary and junior high schools throughout Bandung City Farhan emphasized the importance of participation of all parties in the development of education in accordance with this year's national theme "Universal Participation Realizing Quality Education for All." "I am grateful to be able to meet the principals directly today At least I can shake their hands and express my appreciation we will be working partners for the next five years in facing the challenges of national education in Bandung City," he said Farhan highlighted the pressing challenge related to the availability of public junior high schools which is not evenly distributed across all sub-districts in Bandung He said this condition was of particular concern especially with the new student admission system which is now based on domicile "There are still sub-districts that do not have a public junior high school We are formulating a solution together with the Ministry of Education," he said Farhan also touched on the importance of synergy with private schools He explained that the Bandung City Government (Pemkot) will provide selective assistance to private schools that are still in need based on the criteria of the Education Office "There are those who still need support there are also those who are already independent we want to ensure that all students get a decent education," he said BANDUNG CITY - As many as 500 uninhabitable houses (rutilahu) in Bandung City have begun to be renovated without using funds from the State Budget (APBN) This program is the result of collaboration between the Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) and the Indonesian Tzu Chi Buddha Foundation The program launch was held in the Bojongloa Kaler area and was attended by the Minister of PKP Maruarar Sirait and the Chairman of the Indonesian Tzu Chi Buddha Foundation Maruarar Sirait said that this massive renovation is a concrete form of implementing the fifth principle of Pancasila namely social justice for all Indonesian people when was the last time there was a renovation of 500 houses without state funds This is the first time," he said during the kick off of the inauguration of the program at Ruko Plaza Pagarsih He stated that President Prabowo Subianto has given a mandate for government policies to be pro-people The central government has also exempted Value Added Tax (PPN) and Building Approval (PBG) for small people's houses West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi emphasized that providing decent housing is one of the three main requirements for eradicating extreme poverty in addition to health and education protection "If people have decent and healthy houses A house is a symbol of dignity," he said the West Java Provincial Government also distributed rental assistance funds amounting to IDR 3 million for families whose houses were being renovated explained that this renovation covers four sub-districts and eight urban villages "We ensure that all recipients meet the criteria: own homes The licensing process has also been simplified now only takes 15 minutes," said Farhan the Head of the Indonesian Tzu Chi Buddha Foundation said that his party had built more than 8,000 houses in various disaster-affected areas this mass renovation program was the first to be carried out in urban areas "We usually build new houses for disaster victims But renovating 500 houses simultaneously in the city is the first time We did it because we were moved by the extraordinary spirit of mutual cooperation in West Java especially the city of Bandung," he said The Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation will cover all renovation costs The work is expected to be completed within 3 to 6 months the development budget goes back to the community We provide all the materials," he added The government also prepared time for residents to temporarily relocate during the process BANDUNG CITY - A total of 28 prospective Bandung City Reading Ambassadors 2025 have started to undergo pre-quarantine in the 3rd Floor Hall of the Bandung City Archives and Library Service (Disarpus) The participants selected from the administrative selection gathered to begin their journey towards the Grand Final stage as candidates for the city's literacy icons Carrying the theme "Building an Intelligent Society in Facing Information Challenges in the Digital Era," this event is not only a selection to choose ambassadors but also a forum for fostering and forming the character of a literate and adaptive young generation to the rapid flow of digital information The pre-quarantine activities were opened with an inspiring session that touched on two important dimensions namely history and the role of reading ambassadors Participants will undergo an intensive quarantine process for five days in the next two weeks on May 3 and 4 They will be provided with various training and challenges that will hone their literacy insights "Literacy is not just about reading books but also understanding our identity and cultural roots The history of Bandung City is an important part of it all," said Secretary of the Bandung City Disarpus The peak of the activity is scheduled to take place at the end of May 2025 in the format of the Grand Final of the Bandung City Reading Ambassador Selection and commitments in advancing literacy in the city of Bandung Acting Head of Library Development and Reading Enthusiasm Division appreciated the solid collaboration between Disarpus and the Reading Ambassador Association "We are proud of this great collaboration The synergy that has been built proves that the literacy movement in Bandung City has not only survived but continues to grow and develop," he said The selection of the Bandung City Reading Ambassador 2025 is not just a selection but a movement to build the future through the power of literacy A collective effort to produce a young generation that is able to read and act wisely amidst the challenges of the times BANDUNG CITY - Deputy Mayor of Bandung Erwin delivered a strong message to all students in Bandung City This was conveyed after attending the commemoration of National Education Day (Hardiknas) 2025 at the West Java level at Rindam III/Siliwangi He said that all students in Bandung City are required to instill five life awarenesses as the foundation for character formation of the future young generation and strength to produce pious and righteous children the five awarenesses include: - Al-Wa'yu ad-Dini: Religious awareness - Al-Wa'yu al-Ilmi: Awareness of seeking knowledge - Al-Wa'yu al-Wathani: Awareness of love for the homeland especially the city of Bandung - Al-Wa'yu al-Ijtima'i: Awareness of socializing and being in society - Al-Wa'yu ad-Dzomi: Organizational awareness Erwin said that organizational awareness is very important because through organizations students' leadership character can be formed from an early age children can be successful in this world and the hereafter," he said He also invited teachers to teach with full sincerity "Knowledge that is taught sincerely will be useful knowledge This statement is in line with the remarks of the Governor of West Java at the National Education Day commemoration ceremony KDM - Dedi Mulyadi's nickname - encourages educational transformation in West Java based on the principle of Gerbang Waluya (gate of perfection and glory) which consists of five values: Cageur Both of them highlighted that the challenges for today's students are not only about academic achievement moral and social readiness amidst increasingly tight global competition "West Java children must become fighters the City Government (Pemkot) and the West Java Provincial Government called for the importance of collaboration between students and all elements of society to create education that is empowering and based on the noble values of the nation's culture BANDUNG CITY - The atmosphere of togetherness and enthusiasm to support Persib Bandung was warm during the joint viewing (nobar) activity at the III/Siliwangi Military Regional Command Headquarters (Makodam) (2/5/2025) when Persib faced Malut United Although the match ended in a narrow 0–1 defeat this activity marked a close collaboration between the Bandung City Government Commander of the III/Siliwangi Military Command Major General (Mayjen) TNI Dadang Arif Abdurahman stated that his headquarters is ready to become an official venue for public viewing every time Persib plays away "I hope this joint viewing activity can become a habit but with the condition that we must be orderly," said the Pangdam in front of hundreds of bobotoh This commitment was enthusiastically welcomed by the Mayor of Bandung who also attended the event He said that this collaboration was not just about football but also about strengthening the bonds of brotherhood between Bandung residents in a safe and orderly atmosphere tonight's hosting by the Commander of the Military Region went smoothly never be careless," said the Mayor of Bandung The Mayor is also optimistic that Persib will secure the championship title during the home game on (9/5/2025) He also announced that the joint screening will be held again at the Military Command Headquarters for the next away match on (16/5/2025) we will watch it together again at the Siliwangi Military Command The presence of the Viking community in this activity is a strong sign that bobotoh are not only active in the stadium but also play a role in maintaining order and strengthening the spirit of unity in public activities This joint viewing activity is real proof that collaboration between the local government and the supporter community can create a safe and enjoyable space to celebrate the love for Persib Bandung BANDUNG CITY - PT Kereta Api Indonesia Operational Area 2 Bandung recorded proud operational performance in the first quarter of 2025 and freight trains have been operated from January to March 2025 with a departure punctuality rate of 99.65% and an arrival punctuality rate of 98.18% Public Relations Manager of KAI Daop 2 Bandung Kuswardojo explained that this achievement cannot be separated from ongoing efforts to improve railway infrastructure and operational facilities and is the result of joint work from all levels and consistent support for maintenance of facilities and infrastructure "This achievement reflects Daop 2 Bandung's commitment to providing reliable and timely transportation services to the community," said Kuswardojo punctuality is one of the main indicators of the quality of KAI services And the optimization of supporting facilities and infrastructure "All of this is the key to success in maintaining the punctuality of train journeys," he said Improved schedule efficiency and optimization of resource management contributed to this success Daop 2 Bandung also continues to coordinate with various parties in maintaining the smoothness of train travel including in securing crossings and handling operational disruptions Kuswardojo added that in addition to technical aspects improving human resource (HR) competency and solid collaboration between work units also contributed to this achievement "We are committed to continuously improving services and ensuring customer safety In line with KAI's mission to provide services that prioritize safety Kuswardojo hopes to continue to increase public trust in rail transportation as the main choice for comfortable "We also express our gratitude for the public's trust in continuing to use train services as the preferred mode of transportation We will continue to improve and are committed to providing the best service for all loyal KAI customers," he concluded Muhammad Farhan delivered an official statement in response to two important issues that occurred in Bandung City The two issues are labor action on International Labor Day commemoration on May 1 and land dispute involving Dago Elos residents and the Taman Sakura (Sukahaji) area he called for the importance of maintaining justice and order amidst freedom of expression "We highly respect the rights of workers to express their opinions and association are constitutional mandates that we uphold," said Farhan to the Bandung Public Relations Team he regretted the incident that occurred during the May 1 action in the Cikapayang area which he said had been infiltrated by groups other than workers regret and cannot accept that the action that should have been peaceful was actually infiltrated by parties who only wanted to create a commotion," he stressed He also emphasized that every form of struggle must continue to respect the rights of others "A person's rights stop when they start to damage and violate the rights of others respect the rights of others," he said Responding to the land dispute in the Dago Elos area the Mayor of Bandung conveyed the City Government's commitment to protecting residents' rights the Bandung City Government will not evict residents and will take legal action to clarify the land status "We will fight for a judicial review (PK) against the Supreme Court's decision that won the Moolar Brothers' claim We will also work with the BPN to issue a legal basis for Dago Elos residents," he said He added that the land in the area was previously the location of a final disposal site (TPA) and terminal owned by the Bandung City Government "We admit there were mistakes in past management for the sake of the citizens' rights," he said Farhan also highlighted the dispute that occurred in the Sakura Park (Sukahaji) area He asked that there be no unilateral actions such as fencing or demolition without agreement "For residents who have received spiritual guidance the Mayor of Bandung again invited residents to maintain harmony amidst the diversity of community interests "Bandung respects the right to life of all its citizens But when the rights of one group meet the rights of another group there must be boundaries and meeting points for the sake of order and justice in this city," he concluded (Bandung City Communications and Information Service/ Rani) BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government (Pemkot) prohibits students from bringing mobile phones to school The regulation follows a similar policy from the West Java Provincial Government coinciding with the commemoration of National Education Day 2025 He said that the policy was taken to overcome online game addiction which is considered to disrupt the teaching and learning process "Students are not allowed to bring cell phones into the classroom Schools are required to provide safe storage facilities," said the Mayor at the Bandung City Education Office Hall He also shared his personal experience in dealing with the impact of online gaming addiction which even caused his nephew to skip school for three months digital addiction has an impact equivalent to drug addiction and can be a gateway to online gambling practices Farhan also touched on the New Student Admissions (PPDB) or New Student Admissions Selection (SPMB) system including excess capacity in several schools the unequal distribution of state schools in the region and the still strong perception of "favorite schools" among parents the zoning system aims to equalize the quality of education especially because not all sub-districts have public schools "Our task is to socialize that the quality of education in all schools is equal Parents must be assured that their children will continue to get the best education wherever they go to school," he said the new system in SPMB is being designed with the main principles remaining on transparency and integrity Farhan also touched on the welfare of teachers He promised that there would be a review of the contract status of honorary teachers so that they could continue to work and receive salaries through the APBN in 2026 thousands of teachers will be immediately dismissed because the contract ends in December 2025 while the law prohibits ASN work from being done by non-ASN," he said BANDUNG CITY - Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan emphasized that National Education Day (Hardiknas) is not just a ceremonial agenda but a strategic momentum to strengthen the commitment to enlightening the nation's life in accordance with the mandate of the 1945 Constitution "Education is a basic right and civil right of every citizen There should be no discrimination based on religion or domicile," said Farhan while leading the 2025 National Education Day commemoration ceremony at the Bandung City Education Office yard Farhan emphasized the importance of collaboration between the government and media in building an inclusive and quality education system universal participation is the key to the success of educational transformation Farhan said that President Prabowo Subianto made education a development priority Various education revitalization programs continue to be rolled out starting from improving facilities and infrastructure They are agents of change and agents of civilization," he said The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has taken strategic steps since October 2024 and introducing Coding and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the curriculum the Seven Habits of Great Indonesian Children program and the Kicau Album for early childhood education were also launched Farhan invited all elements of Bandung City society to work together to realize the vision of the city as Utama: Superior "With the spirit of National Education Day let us work together to build quality education for all the nation's children," he said said that the Bandung City Government (Pemkot) is ready to welcome the possibility of Persib winning the 2024/2025 League 1 title with maximum security and coordination Farhan emphasized that all levels of the City Government were asked to be on full alert to maintain order and public enthusiasm in welcoming the opportunity for back-to-back championships for Maung Bandung Persib only needs two additional points to secure the championship title and record two consecutive championship seasons in the club's history Farhan conveyed this in a coordination meeting with regional apparatus and related elements in Bandung City on 4/30/2025 As many as 30 sub-districts will be involved in joint viewing activities for the four remaining matches played by Persib Farhan said that the victory parade plan was still in the cross-sector coordination stage because it depended on the certainty of the final standings results To support the implementation of activities and Fire and Disaster Management Service will be on standby The three regional apparatuses will be tasked with cleaning the city after the parade and nobar as is the pattern for handling the night of Eid al-Fitr 1445 Hijri "Satpol PP must be on guard 24 hours at various points Linmas in sub-districts and districts must be deployed and guarded by Polsek and Koramil," said Farhan firmly He also asked the Health Service to prepare ambulances and medical services at areas prone to crowds "We understand the enthusiasm of Bobotoh and direct it well so that the celebration runs orderly and joyfully," he said The Bandung City Government wants to ensure that Persib's victory celebration becomes an example of organizing an orderly and safe public event as a reflection of a superior city BANDUNG CITY - Secretary of the Bandung City Communication and Informatics Agency (Diskominfo) Darto said that the Bandung City Government is committed to strengthening the management of public complaints through SP4N LAPOR Management Coordination Meeting held at the Atlantic City Hotel and attended by 107 admins from all regional apparatuses in the City of Bandung (30/4/2025) is the only nationally recognized complaint channel so it must be a top priority in responding to public complaints He said that from the beginning of the year until 31/3/2025 194 public reports were recorded via the platform "Quick response to reports is a key indicator There are minor cases that are resolved in a matter of hours while there are complex ones that take years," he explained the quality of complaint handling must be assessed comprehensively by looking at the weight and resolution time He also appreciated the admins for their dedication in handling reports consistently and professionally "I know it is not easy to be at the forefront of public service but this is part of a shared commitment to the people of Bandung," he said Head of Dissemination Division of Bandung City Communication and Information Service added that coordination and synergy between administrators are important factors in improving the quality of complaint management "The role of the admin is very vital in ensuring that the aspirations of the community are conveyed and followed up appropriately," he said The Bandung City Government is currently following up on a number of issues such as repairing damaged roads and waste management as a form of real response to residents' reports Three speakers were present at this activity namely the Head of the West Java Representative Office of the Indonesian Ombudsman the Head of the Public Information Disclosure Team of the Communication and Information Service and the Main Report Admin of the Bandung City Government and good practices in improving the effectiveness of the SP4N LAPOR BANDUNG CITY - Head of the Bandung City Food Security and Agriculture Service (DKPP) said that his party is committed to maintaining animal health and environmental comfort through two priority agendas The two agendas are controlling the stray cat population through the Identified Stray Cat Population Control (KOPI CINTA) program and preparing for the inspection of sacrificial animals ahead of Eid al-Adha Gin Gin explained this on the Radio Sonata talk show (30/4/2025) The KOPI CINTA program has been running since 2021 with a humane and educational approach to the community Handling is carried out through safe temporary capture and examination by DKPP veterinarians in the form of free vaccines Service registration can be done online or offline but online is recommended for ease of administration A total of 17 locations have been determined as locations for castration people outside these locations can still submit applications The Bandung City Government also appreciates residents who voluntarily adopt and care for stray cats don’t torture them or keep them at home,” Gin Gin said the public can contact the Food Security and Agriculture Service Regarding the inspection of sacrificial animals the City Government will activate the Sacrificial Animal Inspection Task Force starting 5/15/2025 The task force is tasked with checking the health of animals before and after slaughter to ensure suitability and safety for consumption "This inspection is important to maintain the quality of meat and the religious values of the community," explained Gin Gin DKPP will cooperate with the sacrificial committee and animal traders in carrying out inspections in the field The public is advised to buy sacrificial animals that have a suitable and healthy label from the inspection team BANDUNG CITY - Bandung City - Deputy Mayor of Bandung Erwin invites the community to become drivers of regional development to realize the vision and mission of Main Bandung Erwin said this at the Bandung Utama Socialization event at the Grand Preanger Hotel Erwin explained about the vision and mission of Bandung Utama One of them is that the Bandung City Government focuses on the 5th mission which aims to form the character of Bandung City residents who are religious "Increasing productive human resources must also be able to increase spiritual competitiveness as a provision," he said religious tolerance is an invaluable asset The Bandung City Government also carries out development for the welfare of religious communities "We hope to realize social piety with universal religious values as the basis for life," he said The mission of Bandung Agamis is the Bandung Mengaji program with a Quran memorization program and da'i education per sub-district the Bandung City Government will implement a community economic development program that is planned to present UMKM Centers in 30 sub-districts BANDUNG CITY - Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan inaugurated the 6th Tolerance Village located in Cibadak Village This inauguration confirms the commitment of the City of Bandung in maintaining diversity and strengthening the values of tolerance between religious communities in society Farham said that the establishment of the Tolerance Village was a real form of cross-sector cooperation in maintaining national unity "This is a real manifestation of our commitment that Bandung is a tolerant city but a practice of living side by side in peace and mutual respect," he said Farhan recounted spending his childhood in the Cibadak area He compared the past that emphasized assimilation with the current condition with tolerance giving space for differences to grow equally He stated that all forms of dissatisfaction must be resolved within a legal framework "We are a democratic and law-abiding nation but must remain within one framework: Bhinneka Tunggal Ika The inauguration of the Tolerance Village was marked by the recitation of Basmalah together by all those present Cibadak Village is the sixth tolerance village in the city of Bandung said that the establishment of this tolerance village was the result of collaboration between Kesbangpol and the Interfaith Harmony Forum (FKUB) He assessed that the Cibadak area is a very conducive area This Tolerance Village is a symbol of the strength of the residents in maintaining the values of togetherness," he said reported that his area consists of 9 RWs which have long lived in harmony and peace He is optimistic that this determination will further strengthen the spirit of tolerance between residents BANDUNG CITY - Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan inaugurated the Lodaya Mural Wall The 100-meter long and 3-meter high mural was created by mural artist Captain John Martono this work depicts various branches such as soccer Farhan said that the inauguration of this mural was part of an effort to beautify the face of the city with quality works of art "This is our effort to build a landmark in South Bandung involving native Bandung artists who grew up and studied in this city," he said The mural depicts various sports such as football this theme shows the close relationship between sports and art in Bandung's cultural community it is important to distinguish between murals as works of art and vandalism He hopes that local residents will help protect the mural from possible destruction "If the mural is made to beautify and become the identity of the place While vandalism actually damages the beauty of the city," he said He also asked the local village and RW officials to conduct routine patrols He believes that public awareness is the main key to maintaining public spaces "We don't need iron fences or barbed wire What guards this mural is our own hearts," he said The construction of the Lodaya mural is part of the 100-day work program of the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Bandung Head of the SDA and Binamarga Service (DSDABM) Didi Ruswandi explained that this mural complements the construction of a 792-meter sidewalk on Jalan Lodaya which was completed in 2024 Didi said that this development concept uses the principle of "urban acupuncture" namely repairing certain points in the city to produce widespread positive impacts we touch important points to make the city healthier and more comfortable," he said (Bandung City Communications and Information Service/UPI) Inisiatif dan komitmen Kota Bandung dalam semangat keterbukaan data untuk mewujudkan Bandung Juara dan Bandung Smart City data@bandung.go.id(cc: opendatabdg@gmail.com)087272790101 BANDUNG CITY - Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan stated that Bandung City is ready to become a research center for new energy systems in Indonesia This was conveyed in an audience with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) delegation at Bandung City Hall in an activity themed "Research Collaboration on Cyber Physical System Security for Distributed Energy Resources between Japan and Indonesia" Farhan said that collaboration with IEC not only has an impact on human resource development but also becomes a real effort in building an integrated and sustainable city management model energy needs are very high to ensure that internet services can run reliably our economic strategy also considers the importance of increasing energy consumption per capita to accelerate economic growth," said Farhan He also said that the energy security system is important so that supply is not disrupted considering the increasing dependence between the life sector The city of Bandung is very open to various forms of collaboration both with other cities in Indonesia and with international partners the City of Bandung will continue to open itself as a collaborative partner in innovation Senior Advanced Research Project Professor at Keio University Jun Murai highlighted the long history of collaboration between Keio University and the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) which has existed since 1995 "This collaboration has involved more than 25 universities across Southeast Asia in developing internet connectivity and community-based research," said Jun the Smart Energy Development Plan Coordinator from IEC Prof Masaki Umejima said that research related to the Cyber-Physical Security Framework (CPSF) and Energy Aggregation Business System (ERAB) is currently being developed regionally with ERIA and a network of educational institutions throughout Asia "We hope that Bandung City can become the center of a new energy system in Indonesia Collaboration with ITB and Telkom University is the first step towards developing a more distributed and secure energy system," said Masaki BANDUNG CITY - In an effort to improve welfare the Bandung City Government will provide a number of assistance to elderly women (lansia) through the "Nyaah ka Indung" program The assistance provided is in the form of basic needs access to health services and social assistance The recipients of assistance have several criteria including elderly women who are residents of Bandung City aged at least 60 years and are not recipients of social assistance from the APBN or APBD This program is implemented through the “Foster Mother” scheme and BUMD employees provide support for at least one elderly person the Bandung City Government wants to give respect and fulfillment of the basic rights of the elderly proportionally and sustainably," said Deputy Mayor of Bandung Erwin at the Sonata Radio Joint Broadcast activity especially the PKK sub-district and village is very important in the data collection process it is hoped that the implementation of the program will run well in their respective areas the "Nyaah ka Indung" program is more than just material assistance This program aims to build social civility and realize the city of Bandung as a truly elderly-friendly city we want to work together to create a more inclusive and humane environment for the elderly," he explained the Head of the Bandung City Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Service said that this program refers to West Java Regional Regulation Number 1 of 2023 concerning Elderly Welfare which guarantees the rights of the elderly to health the basis is Bandung City Regulation Number 2 of 2021 concerning Elderly-Friendly Cities and is reinforced by the Bandung Mayor's Instruction which regulates the technical implementation of the Bandung Nyaah Ka Indung program The regulation provides a strong foundation that all elderly people have the right to proper protection and attention BANDUNG CITY - Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan invited the entire community to continue to cultivate reading as a form of preserving Indonesian literature This invitation was conveyed by Farhan after attending the Cultural Oration of the Minister of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia and the Launch of the Gapura Application which carried the theme "Advancing Indonesian Culture Caring for the Archipelago's Heritage" Farhan assessed the importance of ongoing efforts to honor the legacy of literary figures and cultural figures a great figure in the world of Sundanese and Indonesian literature "What we are doing now is a form of ongoing appreciation and respect but we must maintain it together," he said Responding to the launch of the Gapura application and the activation of Sundanese cultural activities Farhan stated that this step was part of enriching the content of the Ajip Rosidi museum and library He also reminded the importance of passing on Ajip Rosidi's message to the younger generation literature will die by itself," he said Head of the Center for Digitalization and Development of Sundanese Culture introduced the Sunda Digi platform which has been accessed by 82 million visitors from all over the world Ganjar also launched the Gapura application which provides cultural literacy in Indonesian as a contribution from the Sundanese people to the nation Ganjar announced the Indonesian Literature Encyclopedia and Sundanese Literature Encyclopedia projects which aim to preserve cultural artifacts such as books many of which are now damaged or difficult to find two researchers will be sent to the Netherlands to collect literary materials that can enrich the encyclopedia The event ended with the symbolic handover of the Encyclopedia of Nusantara Literature Present were Rahmat Taufik Hidayat from Dunia Pustaka as well as representatives of the West Java Provincial Government through the Head of the Tourism and Culture Office Bandung City affirms its commitment to become a center for the preservation and development of Nusantara culture in the digital era The SPE Bandung Institute of Technology Student Chapter (SPE ITB) is ushering in a new era with a rebranding that includes the official soft launch of both a revamped website and a brand-new magazine This initiative offers all student members free access to fresh engaging content designed to inspire and inform the chapter invites readers to explore its dynamic digital platform and discover the hard work and creativity that has gone into shaping this next phase The magazine and website aim to not only celebrate past achievements but also foster collaboration and growth among student chapters moving forward sat down with TWA to share the motivation behind the rebranding and how it sparked a new form of collaboration within the chapter TWA: What inspired the SPE ITB SC to create a magazine and website IS: The idea to create a magazine and website came from our shared concern about the lack of a formal platform to showcase the hard work and achievements of the SPE Bandung Institute of Technology Student Chapter (SPE ITB SC) 2024-2025 While we actively post on mainstream platforms like Instagram and LinkedIn we realized that not everyone—especially professionals in the industry and academic staff—engages with these platforms it was often difficult to explain the scale and impact of our programs over the past year in a clear and lasting way the SPE ITB SC Board of Directors decided to compile a comprehensive magazine titled “SPE ITB SC 2024/2025: One Year in Motion A Journey of Growth and Impact” and build an integrated website These serve not only as a legacy and final report of our term but also as a reflection of our values and dedication Our motivation was also fueled by the fact that our chapter had not received the SPE Presidential Award for Outstanding Student Chapter for the past 2 years As someone who has been part of this organization since 2021 and restore the recognition our chapter once proudly held especially in the category of technical dissemination and professional development TWA: How did the SC collaborate among its members to ensure the initiative was successful IS: When the idea of creating a magazine and website was first proposed in January 2025 it became my personal responsibility as president to align everyone’s vision and communicate why this initiative truly mattered I emphasized that these two deliverables would not only benefit us moving forward but could also inspire others beyond our chapter We held several meetings with members and the SPE ITB SC Board of Directors to develop the framework and begin the writing process I also practiced leading by example—sharing drafts of my own writing first to spark ideas and encourage others One of the motivational quotes I often shared came from renowned Indonesian author Pramoedya Ananta Toer: “A person may be as smart as the sky is high Thanks to the commitment of our more than 1,500 members and officers each of our 91 programs this year was executed with full engagement and followed by a detailed program report covering objectives These reports were written by the person in charge of each event meaning that each of our 83 officers contributed at least once These collective contributions were later compiled and transformed into a magazine and website by our marketing department which comprises students from visual communication design and informatics engineering This beautiful cross-background collaboration became the secret recipe behind the success of our entire year TWA: What advice do you have for other student chapters that may be interested in rebranding IS: For student chapters planning to enhance their branding you can begin building a visual and communication strategy that aligns with it SPE ITB SC has a distinct color identity rooted in our origins: brown was formed by combining orange (the color of ITB’s petroleum engineering department) and blue (the color of SPE) This unique identity has always been a source of pride for us and is embodied in our slogan #EclatwithPRIDE—which stands for Excellence Built on Professionalism Once you’ve established a strong foundation Innovation can come through new programs or fresh visual design we took a bold step by adopting a more vibrant and welcoming design that looks different from the typical rigid look of professional organizations The goal was to reshape perceptions and show that the oil and gas industry can be sustainable invest in accessible platforms to showcase your work We highly recommend publishing a magazine and creating a dedicated website These tools ensure your branding efforts reach broader audiences Keep the momentum alive by sharing your work through official university pages nurture strong internal bonds within your team A strong team bond built through shared moments outside of work is what makes your organization’s branding feel real and inspiring TWA: What standout activities or content are most proudly featured in the One Year in Motion magazine IS: The magazine captures the complete journey of our #EclatwithPRIDE tenure It opens with a foreword by ITB Professor Ir PhD—our faculty advisor and the founder of SPE ITB SC in 1989 the magazine reviews our year’s accomplishments including sponsorships from four oil and gas companies engagement with 32 professionals from 17 different companies and participation from over 2,600 individuals across 91 programs The magazine also highlights 22 delegation teams that proudly represented the university in national and international competitions Featured stories include our PetroBowl team competing in Vietnam two students winning a technical paper contest in Perth and the inspiring journey of SPE ITB SC member Samuel Dacosta Lubis at SPE ATCE in New Orleans Among the most detailed and highlighted content is the story of our flagship programs—SPE ITB Techno x RFD and Joint Technical Guest Lecture x NESR—featured on pages 32 and 33 of the magazine The Techno event was a 2-day tNavigator training paired with a software donation ceremony valued at over $60 million NESR brought 40 of their employees to campus for mentoring and a rare live demonstration of a wireline logging truck The magazine closes with highlights from IPFEST 2025 Indonesia’s largest student-led oil and gas festival co-hosted with HMTM “PATRA” ITB and IATMI SM ITB showcasing eight competitions and eight vibrant pre- and post-events TWA: When was the magazine and website officially launched What features are available on the newly launched SPE ITB SC website IS: The magazine and website were officially launched together on 21 April 2025 through Instagram, LinkedIn, and SPE Connect. Both are accessible at https://speitbsc.org Web visitors are first welcomed by an interactive 112-page digital magazine that simulates the experience of flipping through a physical copy The website also features an “About Us” section and introduces the current Board of Directors The “Gallery” tab is integrated with Instagram and showcases highlight photos and video snippets from our key programs the “Join Us” page provides a step-by-step guide on how to register or renew membership ensuring that anyone interested in joining SPE ITB SC can do so easily As a token of appreciation to our sponsors we’ve dedicated a section featuring profiles and videos from our partner companies: Rock Flow Dynamics for collaboration proposals or general inquiries the “Contact Us” form allows messages to be sent directly to our official organizational email The SPE ITB SC is sponsored by the SPE Java Indonesia Section Visit the SPE ITB SC website here. The Way Ahead is written by and for young professionals in oil and gas BANDUNG CITY - Deputy Mayor of Bandung Erwin attended the premiere of the latest series Gober Paris Van Java which aired on the private television station RCTI a lively atmosphere was felt at the Narapati Syariah Hotel Erwin expressed his pride in being able to attend and meet directly with creative people in the entertainment world He considered that the presence of this series is very meaningful for society because it is able to provide entertainment that is part of worship Namely entertaining people who are stressed "It is an honor for me to be here to meet people who can entertain the people of Bandung City in particular Your work in the entertainment world is meaningful Because you have fulfilled the value of worship entertaining people who are burdened," he said Erwin also said that the Bandung City Government (Pemkot) always supports arts and creative activities that can provide positive contributions He hopes that Gober Paris Van Java will be a show that is not only entertaining but also introduces the beauty and life of Bandung City to all of Indonesia It can increase the Regional Original Income (PAD) from hotels Thank you to all the crew and all parties who have supported," he said Erwin also expressed his gratitude for the premiere which highlighted the struggle of a motorcycle taxi driver who remains full of gratitude amidst the harshness of life He said that the characters of Didu and Tisna were his favorites because they depicted two sides of life: those who accept life with ease and those who feel that life is complicated Executive Producer Gober Paris Van Java Ranti appreciated the entire crew and cast who had worked hard during the production process for almost a month He hopes that this series will be a show that is not only entertaining but also brings good values "Hopefully Gober Paris Van Java will be a blessing for all of us not only a spectacle but also a guide," he said Watch the excitement of the life stories of the people of Bandung wrapped in laughter and inspiration BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Communication and Informatics Service (Diskominfo) is again holding the Bandung Digital Academy (Badami) Road to Campus program at Telkom University Carrying the big theme around smart cities this event is a forum for collaboration between academics The event received a warm welcome from the campus Head of the Applied Undergraduate Study Program of Multimedia Engineering Technology Telkom University Ady Purna Kurniawan appreciated the activity Ady assessed that the theme raised was very relevant to the study program at Telkom University which focuses on the development of digital technology and media creativity "The topics discussed today are very much in line with our curriculum that integrates multimedia technology with the needs of the digital industry Students need to understand how technologies such as AI and social media shape the real world including in the context of smart cities and journalism," he said namely Ganjar Setya Pribadi from Diskominfo and Yuda from Detik Jabar the Head of the Information and Communication Technology Evaluation Working Team Ganjar Setya Pribadi emphasized that smart city development cannot run alone He considered the importance of pentahelix collaboration involving academics "The young generation must be prepared to become smart and ethical individuals in utilizing social media and AI technology This cross-sector collaboration is the main key to the success of a smart city," he said Then Yuda from Detik Jabar discussed the big role of AI in driving the transformation of the world of journalism He explained that artificial intelligence technology now not only helps in data collection and information analysis but also in producing faster and more accurate journalistic content "AI provides incredible speed in journalistic work journalists must remain present as guardians of the truth by verifying facts and maintaining ethics but journalistic integrity must still be maintained by humans," he said The Badami Road to Campus event at Telkom University received a positive response from students Enthusiasm was evident from the many questions asked by participants especially regarding the application of AI in the workplace and the contribution of the younger generation in developing smart cities This interactive discussion proves how important it is to build healthy and innovative digital awareness among students Bandung City Communications and Information Office hopes that activities like this can continue to strengthen the synergy between the academic world and practitioners to welcome an inclusive and sustainable digital future (Bandung City Communications and Information Office/UPI) BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government continues to strengthen its commitment to encouraging Micro and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to move up a class Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan explained various strategic steps that are being and will be taken to accelerate the growth of MSMEs in Bandung City "MSMEs need to be supported with convenience especially in licensing and administration many MSMEs need complete licensing in order to be bankable and access capital," said Farhan when opening the Intangible Culinary Festival and the Bandung City Industrial Center Festival at Cihampelas Walk (26/4/2025) Farhan said that the Bandung City Government is currently trying to provide a number of facilities for MSMEs "There are three main things: fiscal incentives and subsidies for low-income people to increase purchasing power," he explained He added that increasing purchasing power would encourage consumption which in turn would drive the growth of MSMEs the Bandung City Government will also provide incentives in the form of subsidies for repairing uninhabitable houses (rutilahu) in collaboration with the Ministry of Housing and the private sector Farhan said that the Bandung City Government is opening up investment and business opportunities as widely as possible for medium to large business groups to create new jobs "We provide various incentives in the tourism sector Bandung's economy must continue to move," he said (Bandung City Communication and Information Service/Fau) BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government (Pemkot) reaffirmed its commitment to implementing adaptive at the commemoration ceremony of the 29th Regional Autonomy Day (Otoda) at the Bandung City level at the City Hall Plaza Farhan said that the commemoration of regional autonomy is not just an annual ceremony but a strategic momentum to reflect on the extent to which regional autonomy has brought real benefits to the community "This momentum is a reflection to measure the quality of public services and development progress that has been produced Collaboration between elements of society has become an important foundation in strengthening governance," he said The theme of this year's Regional Autonomy Day "Central and Regional Synergy in Building the Archipelago Towards Golden Indonesia 2045" is a reminder of the importance of intergovernmental cooperation in welcoming a century of Indonesian independence Farhan stated that the Bandung City Government fully supports the direction of national policy and continues to strive to align the development vision with the central government "Development cannot be done separately and strengthen coordination towards Golden Indonesia," he said Farhan explained a number of strategic initiatives carried out by the Bandung City Government as a real manifestation of regional autonomy - Strengthening Public Services through digitalization - Provision of Free Nutritious Meals for school children as a form of support for the growth and development of the younger generation - Empowering the Local Economy through strengthening MSMEs and expanding cooperation with the private sector and academics "All of these programs are a form of active contribution from the Bandung City Government in supporting the national strategic agenda and improving the quality of education and health," he said In facing increasingly complex global challenges Farhan emphasized that the bureaucracy must be agile and be responsive to the needs of the community He also said that bureaucratic reform and digital transformation are the main priorities in the Bandung City Government "Regional autonomy is not the end goal but a tool to achieve effective and efficient governance We must strengthen our commitment to improving institutional capacity He also called for a spirit of mutual cooperation "The responsibility of building the nation is not only on the shoulders of the central government but is the collective responsibility of all of us in the regions Let's fill regional autonomy with real work and a sincere commitment to be present for the community," he said BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government (Pemkot) held a Development Planning Conference (Musrenbang) for the 2025–2029 RPJMD and 2026 RKPD in the West Hall of the Bandung Institute of Technology emphasized the importance of synchronizing the development vision of Bandung City with the development direction of West Java and the central government He stated that this Musrenbang discussed two important documents namely the Regional Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD) which is valid until 2029 and the 2026 Regional Government Work Plan (RKPD) "The most important thing in this Musrenbang is how we show the synchronization between the vision and mission of the City of Bandung with the vision of West Java Istimewa and the national vision of Asta Cita," said Farhan the development and activities of the Bandung City government must remain in line with the direction of provincial and national development This synchronization is expected to maintain consistency and integration in realizing medium and long-term development targets Farhan also explained that this Musrenbang involved many parties not only Regional Apparatus Organizations (OPD) and Forkopimda "Collaboration with all elements is very important to ensure that the development plan that is drawn up truly reflects the needs and aspirations of the community," he added Farhan also highlighted the discussion of the 2026 RKPD He said that currently the City of Bandung is still facing the challenge of a budget deficit of IDR 900 billion so a special strategy is needed to overcome it Rendiana Awangga welcomed the preparation of this RPJMD this process is in accordance with the provisions that require elected regional heads to prepare the RPJMD a maximum of six months after inauguration it is apparent that the City of Bandung is trying to adjust national and provincial development targets The DPRD will ensure that the campaign promises outlined in the RPJMD can be implemented properly in order to safeguard the hopes of the people of the City of Bandung," said Rendiana the Acting Regional Secretary of Bandung City emphasized the readiness of the City Government ranks in completing the preparation of the RPJMD and RKPD all regional apparatuses have begun discussing and providing input on their respective Strategic Plans (Renstra) We are targeting all documents to be completed in August 2025 in accordance with applicable provisions," explained Zul He also ensured that coordination with the DPRD was running smoothly and was optimistic that all stages of the preparation of the RPJMD and RKPD could be completed on time considering the fairly strict supervision from the central government With the implementation of this Musrenbang it is hoped that the RPJMD and RKPD documents of Bandung City will be able to accommodate the needs of the community and realize a Bandung City that is superior BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government (Pemkot) officially opened the Development Planning Conference (Musrenbang) for the 2025–2029 Bandung City RPJMD and the 2026 Bandung City RKPD in the West Hall of the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) This Musrenbang marks the Bandung City Government's commitment to focus on sustainable development and improving the quality of public services Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan emphasized that Musrenbang is not just a ceremony but an important momentum to agree on the direction of Bandung City's development for the next five years "What we do is part of our worship efforts this is about the city of Bandung," said Farhan He said that the vision of the City of Bandung 2025–2029 is to realize a City of Bandung that is Superior and Religious through a government that is service-oriented and sustainable in supporting national development There are three keywords that are used as a guide Farhan emphasized the importance of collaboration between technocracy and politics as well as the involvement of all elements of society including academics This Musrenbang also discussed the new paradigm of Bandung City development from a sectoral approach to a regional approach with a focus on directly resolving people's problems a number of priority programs were established including: * Poverty alleviation * Increased investment * Inflation and flood control * Waste management * Handling stunting * Increasing tourism competitiveness * Bureaucratic reform in his report said that this Musrenbang is a series of stages in compiling the RPJMD and RKPD documents which have started from community discussions "All OPDs are expected to provide input on their respective strategic plans so that the preparation of the RPJMD and RKPD can be completed on time according to the provisions," said Zul Musrenbang was held in one day and attended by around 450 participants from various elements expressed his full support for the Musrenbang process He reminded of the importance of paying attention to several strategic aspects in the 2025–2029 RPJMD such as: * Poverty alleviation through human development * Development of vertical settlements as a solution to land limitations * Development of a creative economy business ecosystem * Strengthening cultural performance facilities to support the tourism sector * Optimizing the use of information technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in the development sector "Bandung City DPRD fully supports the implementation of the 2025–2029 RPJMD Musrenbang as an implementation of the mandate of Law Number 25 of 2004 and Home Affairs Ministerial Regulation Number 86 of 2017," said Asep Asep also reminded of the importance of anticipating traffic jams and flooding along with the development of the East Bandung (Gedebage) area as a new city center "We hope that development in Bandung City accommodates the aspirations of the community and strengthening regional competitiveness," he said BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government emphasized the importance of the community's role in managing waste especially at the neighborhood unit (RT) level when inaugurating the Independent Waste House in RT 07 RW 03 Muhammad Farhan said that the waste problem cannot only be left to the government but must be resolved through collaboration with the community "The waste problem is a problem that we must solve together The government cannot work alone without the support of the community RT-based waste management is a strategic solution considering that the daily volume of waste in Bandung City continues to increase and requires active cooperation between the government and the community One of the concepts promoted in this management is the principle of “today's waste finished today” in order to reduce the burden on the Final Disposal Site (TPA) Muhammad Farhan gave his appreciation to the residents of RT 07 who had built an independent waste processing house in a simple but effective way "This is a real example of how the community can become a 'champion' in managing waste and RT 07 is one of those that has succeeded in showing that waste management can run well," he said He hopes that the success of RT 07 can be an inspiration for other RTs in Bandung City to participate in independent waste management "We will continue to support and encourage more RTs to become 'champions' in waste management," he stressed Muhammad Farhan also invited all residents of Bandung City to care more about the environment Collaboration between the government and the community is needed to realize a clean healthy and environmentally friendly city of Bandung "There is no competition in Bandung City We must work together to achieve better results," he said Head of RT 07 RW 03 Amir Hamzah said that the independent waste house utilizes two waste processing methods which are implemented with a simple and affordable system "We don't need sophisticated technology or large areas of land The system we implement allows organic waste to be processed quickly and the benefits can be felt directly by residents," said Amir The inauguration of the Independent Waste House is expected to be the first step for more areas in Bandung City to develop community-based waste management as well as increase awareness of the importance of environmental cleanliness at the community level BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government (Pemkot) released 46 prospective hajj pilgrims who are State Civil Apparatus (ASN) in the Bandung City Government environment This release was combined with a morning assembly led by the Deputy Mayor of Bandung The 46 people released this time consisted of 12 Indonesian hajj health workers and 30 prospective hajj pilgrims who were all Bandung City Government ASN They will join around 2,400 pilgrims from Bandung in carrying out the hajj pilgrimage in 1446 Hijriah Erwin advised them to carry out their mandate as best they could maintain the safety and comfort of the congregation "You carry the good name of the Bandung City Government in the holy land Maintain communication with all parties and carry out this task with full responsibility Every step you take is part of a great worship full of blessings," he said Erwin also asked the prospective Hajj pilgrims to pray for all the residents of Bandung City "Pray that the city of Bandung will always be blessed and its citizens will be healthy and blessed with sustenance May all your Hajj pilgrimages be accepted and become a mabrur Hajj," concluded Erwin Erwin also invited all ASN to remember the late Firman Nugraha a Bandung City Government ASN who was supposed to depart as an officer organizing the Hajj pilgrimage this year but died before he could complete the holy journey we are reminded that death can come at any time The late Firman Nugraha was a highly dedicated and sincere figure in serving the community He believes that the good deeds of the deceased during his lifetime will light the way in nature "Hopefully Allah has recorded the perfect Hajj reward for the late Mr Erwin also conveyed an important message to all ASN to continue to prioritize professionalism in serving the community especially amidst the increasing demand for services from Bandung City residents The positions we hold are tools to get closer to Allah Let's continue to be present to serve with a smile because that is also part of worship," he said BANDUNG CITY - Bandung City Government has confirmed its commitment to make Bandung City a resilient city in facing disasters The commitment was conveyed by Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan in the Disaster Preparedness Roll Call at City Hall (4/26/2025) Muhammad Farhan said that the geological and demographic complexity of Bandung City makes this area vulnerable to various disasters He referred to a study by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) there are 10 sub-districts in Bandung City that are potentially affected by liquefaction we must be able to live side by side with them we must build community resilience to disasters as part of the development of human resources in the City of Bandung," said Muhammad Farhan collaboration between all elements of society is needed in dealing with disasters through the Pentahelix approach involving the government Muhammad Farhan said that currently the Bandung City Government is completing the formation of the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) "The nomenclature and regulations have been ratified now we are setting up the organization and filling in the human resources," he explained Muhammad Farhan stated that the readiness of personnel and disaster equipment in Bandung City was quite good but community readiness still needed to be improved He emphasized that education and community involvement must be strengthened so that the community is not only responsive in handling but also active in disaster prevention efforts we must get used to living in a disaster-prone area Muhammad Farhan reminded that the threat of disaster does not only occur in border areas such as Cidadap the impact was even felt by residents in Citepus who were far from the location of the incident With the spirit of collaboration and working together Muhammad Farhan is optimistic that Bandung City can become a model for a disaster-resilient city in Indonesia a Troop and Equipment Parade and Independent Evacuation Simulation were also held in the context of Disaster Preparedness Day (HKB) 2025 certificates of gratitude were given to three disaster volunteers from Panyileukan District and representatives of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) of Bandung City Disaster preparedness simulations were also carried out in a number of schools and monitored by the Mayor of Bandung and his staff via the virtual media Zoom Schools involved in the simulation include SDN 035 Soka and a number of other schools in Bandung City BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government (Pemkot) has taken a big step towards the Main predicate in the 2025 Child-Friendly City (KLA) evaluation Every child in Bandung City is guaranteed to be able to grow in a safe This commitment was clearly seen in the implementation of field verification by the Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA) which was held in a hybrid manner at Bandung City Hall Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan conveyed the Bandung City Government's strong commitment to development that is oriented towards fulfilling children's rights and protecting them "I would like to convey that the Bandung City Government is fully committed and makes the Child-Friendly City program an integral part of the direction of inclusive and sustainable development," said Farhan He stated that children are not only the beneficiaries of development but also the main subjects who must be involved and protected in the entire public policy process has been realized concretely through strengthening regulations strengthening institutions and HR capacity in all KLA clusters the Bandung City Government's commitment is manifested in the form of service innovation and multi-party collaboration Farhan also emphasized the importance of the role of children in city development considering that the number of children in Bandung reaches 28.33 percent of the total population or around 710,113 people "This figure confirms that children are a strategic group that requires special attention in the planning and implementation of city development," he said Child Protection and Family Planning Service (DP3AKB) of West Java Province said that the City of Bandung managed to obtain an administrative verification score of 841.32 a significant increase from the previous ranking "We appreciate the hard work of the Bandung City Government we consider Bandung City worthy of a recommendation to move up to the Main ranking Especially because of the institutional strengthening and achievements in various clusters that are very prominent," he said Siska explained that there were 20 institutional aspects that were highlighted positively forming a strong basis for the recommendation for a Main rating Deputy for Coordination of Improving the Quality of Children Women and Youth of the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture Woro Srihastuti reminded of the importance of a child protection system based on seven main domains "KLA is not enough to be seen from the fulfillment of indicators but it must be ensured that the child protection system is running This will be the key to achieving the national target towards Child-Friendly Indonesia 2030," he said BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government (Pemkot) is ready to support the construction of the People's School initiated by the Ministry of Social Affairs the city of Bandung is still constrained by the availability of land We only have a maximum of 2 hectares," said Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan Geographical conditions and land limitations in urban areas make this demand difficult to fulfill the construction of the People's School will adjust the availability of land with the concept of a multi-storey building "So it looks like the building has to be multi-storey This People's School will carry the concept of "one roof" All educational expansion is provided in one complex This school is specifically for families receiving social assistance registered in the Integrated Social Welfare Data (DTKS) and the Family Hope Program (PKH) "The public schools are all under one roof There are special ones for those who are eligible for social assistance The construction is all by the Ministry of Social Affairs The selection of beneficiary citizens is carried out by the Ministry of Social Affairs by referring to official data so far Bandung is one of the best for updating DTKS data," he said Farhan also emphasized that the People's School program is different from the Vulnerable to Continuing Education (RMP) program RMP is usually a private school that must be redeemed a diploma or something like that," he said itb.ac.id – The Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) Class of 1970 alumni held a blood donation event at the East Campus Center of ITB’s Ganesha Campus on Wednesday The initiative was open to all members of the ITB academic community as well as the general public and served as a meaningful way for the alumni to commemorate their educational journey at ITB who expressed that the drive represented a sincere commitment to empathy and social responsibility among the alumni She emphasized that blood donation is not only a means of providing physical assistance but also a way to cultivate compassion and a sense of communal care “This blood donation event marks 55 years since we entered ITB,” Mrs we remain eager to contribute through meaningful humanitarian activities like this one.” the East Campus Center was filled with students and members of the public who participated enthusiastically in the blood drive with 150 blood bags prepared by the organizers several attendees had yet to donate due to the limited supply of donation kits available Committee members from the Class of 1970 expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming support and took the opportunity to pose for a group photo to commemorate the occasion the blood donation drive served as a powerful reminder of the values ITB seeks to instill in its community The organizers expressed their hope that this event would not only continue as an annual tradition but also inspire further social initiatives that make a tangible difference in people’s lives the donation of a single drop of blood can become a lifeline for someone in need highlighting the enduring importance of compassion and collective responsibility in building a better society Translator: Nabila Puspita (Bioengineering inaugurated the new building of the As Salafi Ar-Raaid Islamic Boarding School (Ponpes) Middle School and High School in Cipadung Wetan Village Deputy Mayor Erwin expressed his gratitude for the inauguration of the new building He emphasized that the new building is not just infrastructure but a symbol of the spirit of struggle and great hope to give birth to a generation that is intelligent moral and ready to serve the people and nation "This new building is a great blessing and mandate from Allah but a symbol of a great ideal to produce a knowledgeable and moral generation," said Deputy Mayor Erwin Deputy Mayor Erwin said that Islamic boarding schools have an important role in shaping the nation's character The history of the Indonesian nation cannot be separated from the contribution of Islamic boarding schools which have produced scholars Islamic boarding schools like Ar-Raaid are an oasis A place for children to learn religious knowledge and life values such as responsibility and noble morals," said Deputy Mayor Erwin Regarding the vision of Religious Bandung Deputy Mayor Erwin assessed that the inauguration of this new building is part of the concrete efforts of the Bandung City Government to build a religious One of the programs currently being implemented is a movement to eradicate illiteracy of the Qur'an "We will bring the Koran reading teachers directly to residents' homes We want to reach those who are embarrassed to go to the mosque because they cannot yet recite the Koran This is a form of government presence in the community," he explained Deputy Mayor Erwin also opened up opportunities for support from the Bandung City Government to Islamic boarding schools He stated the government's readiness to collaborate in strengthening the Islamic education ecosystem in the city of Bandung the Chairperson of the Ar-Raaid Foundation expressed her emotion and gratitude for the presence of the Deputy Mayor and all invited guests this moment is very meaningful for his long struggle to establish the Islamic boarding school "Ar-Raaid Islamic Boarding School has been established since 2012 and this is the first time the Deputy Mayor has visited Please pray that the licensing process for our junior high and senior high schools will be smooth," he said He also hopes that the students can be consistent in gaining knowledge and make that knowledge a blessed provision for life BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) held a Plenary Meeting with three strategic agendas in the Plenary Meeting Room The first agenda is the decision-making on two Draft Regional Regulations (Raperda) namely the Raperda on the Development of Pancasila Ideology and National Insight and the Raperda on the Implementation of Advertising The submission of reports was carried out in writing by Pansus 2 and Pansus 3 which discussed the two Raperda The second agenda is the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for the Initial Draft of the Bandung City Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD) for 2025–2029 The signing was carried out by the Mayor of Bandung accompanied by the Deputy Mayor of Bandung together with the Chairman of the DPRD and three deputy chairmen of the DPRD: Toni Wijaya Anton explained that the RPJMD is a description of the vision and mission of the regional head for the next five-year period which must also be in line with national and provincial planning documents "This RPJMD is not only a direction for development but also a commitment to complete it within a maximum of six months after the inauguration of the regional head," he said In the Memorandum of Understanding document that was read it was stated that the formulation of the vision goals and targets for the development of the City of Bandung for 2025–2029 refers to the RPJMN with the community as the center and actor of development The third agenda is the determination of the decision of the Bandung City DPRD regarding the DPRD's Main Ideas (Pokir) regarding the 2026 Bandung City Regional Government Work Plan (RKPD) The Pokir report is submitted in writing by the DPRD Secretary Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan in delivering his final opinion on the two draft regional regulations that have been ratified expressed his high appreciation to all leaders and members of the Bandung City DPRD Farhan said that these two draft regional regulations are an important part of strengthening national character and better urban planning "This is a concrete form of legislative support for national values and efforts to maintain the aesthetics and economic potential of the advertising sector," he said He said that the RPJMD is the main direction of Bandung's development in the next five years in order to realize "Main Bandung" "We must make this RPJMD a guide to answer the challenges of the city potential regional conflicts such as Sukahaji and Dago Elos and organize the city better through advertising regulations and strengthening national values," said Farhan He also highlighted the still high rate of economic inequality in Bandung (gini ratio 0.46) which he said needed to be addressed seriously through equitable development and improving community welfare "The Bandung City Government is ready to synergize with the DPRD and all stakeholders to realize social justice and inclusive economic growth," he said BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government (Pemkot) warmly welcomed the visit of a group of students and lecturers from Padjadjaran University (Unpad) and Northwestern University (NWU) Philippines in the framework of the Student Mobility program at the Bandung City Hall Auditorium Deputy Mayor of Bandung Erwin said that the younger generation has an important role in national development students as future leaders must be equipped not only with intellectual intelligence but also spiritual and emotional qualities "Today's students are future leaders and emotional qualities must continue to be honed," said Erwin Erwin also explained that the Bandung City Government continues to encourage the involvement of the academic world in transparent He highlighted the scholarship program for children from underprivileged families as real evidence of the City Government's commitment to education and empowerment of the younger generation This Student Mobility Program is seen as a strategic step in strengthening synergy between the government and educational institutions In addition to broadening students' insight into the dynamics of regional government this activity also serves as a forum to explore real collaborations that have a direct impact on society Erwin hopes that this meeting will not just be a ceremony "We don't want this to be just a ceremony and the results can be felt by the people of Bandung City," he said The presence of delegations from Malaysia and the Philippines was also appreciated as an important step in opening up wider space for international cooperation Erwin said that Bandung is ready to become a global city that is open to diversity and cross-country collaboration Unpad FISIP Lecturer Yusa Djuyandi expressed his appreciation for the warm welcome from the Bandung City Government and hoped that this visit could strengthen cross-cultural understanding and open up opportunities for Bandung to become a city loved not only by its citizens "We hope that this discussion will produce fresh ideas not only about Bandung's history or tourism but also how to build this city as a smart and inclusive city," said Yusa This activity was also attended by a number of Bandung City Government officials and a delegation of lecturers from each partner university This cross-institutional discussion is expected to be the beginning of various ongoing academic and social collaborations in the future BANDUNG CITY - Bandung Deputy Mayor Erwin encouraged the handling of HIV/AIDS to continue to be implemented holistically Starting from early detection efforts to access to treatment This was stated by Erwin at the "Strengthen Yourself Together Spread Love to End AIDS" Gathering at Bandung City Hall handling HIV/AIDS is a crucial issue that requires serious attention based on data from the Bandung City Health Service through the HIV/AIDS Information System (SIHA) the cumulative number of cases in Bandung City reached 9,784 people only around 6,370 people or 65 percent are complying with treatment," he said this figure shows a big challenge that must be faced but also in ensuring the continuity of treatment and reducing the death rate from Aids and eliminating the stigma and discrimination that is still often experienced by Odhiv (people with HIV) "It requires the involvement of all elements of society in education efforts provision of easy and sustainable access to treatment as a real manifestation of concern and solidarity," he said the Bandung City Government is strongly committed to tackling HIV/AIDS by implementing a comprehensive and sustainable approach "This commitment is reflected in the implementation of the STOP strategy (light as a real step towards achieving the three zero targets in 2030 and zero stigma and discrimination," he said Head of the Bandung City AIDS Commission (KPA) Secretariat said that routine social gathering activities were carried out as a spiritual effort "The program is spiritual and psychological it is expected to be a means of friendship for the HIV community and activists," he said BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government (Pemkot) continues to intensify efforts to control acts of thuggery which are increasingly disturbing the community Muhammad Farhan revealed that the Bandung City Government has launched a Task Force to Eradicating Thugs in the Astanaanyar District and will expand it to other districts Farhan also emphasized that the City Government will conduct tracking in several areas known as locations where thuggery is rampant we will start moving in the area to follow up on this problem," said Farhan at Bandung City Hall Farhan also stated that his party had made agreements with mass organizations and parking attendants the agreement is that one parking attendant must be clear and use supervised tickets This is to avoid the practice of illegal levies that often occur," explained Farhan the Bandung City Government is also trying to overcome the problem of disorderly street vendors (PKL) "We provide operational hour limits for street vendors they must clean their sales area," added Farhan even though there have been efforts to restore order Farhan admitted that the problem of thuggery and street vendors is still quite difficult to control "One of the causes is inadequate parking space which actually provides space for thugs and illegal parking attendants to thrive," he explained the long-term solution currently being worked on is the construction of a multi-storey parking building "With the existence of a multi-storey parking building we can reduce the amount of illegal parking on the side of the road and provide official jobs for illegal parking attendants," said Farhan BANDUNG CITY - The Bandung City Government (Pemkot) attended an online Coordination Meeting (Rakor) with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) at the Bandung Command Center (BCC) This coordination meeting was attended directly by the Mayor of Bandung and focused on strategies to prevent criminal acts of corruption by strengthening regional asset governance This coordination meeting is part of the Monitoring Center for Prevention (MCP) agenda the KPK's monitoring platform for regional governance KPK Regional Director II Bachtiar Ujang Purnama said that there were two main focuses in this Coordination Meeting namely strengthening the achievement of MCP and managing regional assets as an instrument for increasing revenue and protecting against potential budget leaks "This MCP covers eight strategic areas that have been identified by the KPK One of the areas that is the focus today is asset management," said Bachtiar He added that the MCP achievement in West Java is still below 78 percent This assessment was conducted through the Integrity Assessment Survey (SPI) which resulted in two categories of regions namely vulnerable and susceptible to corruption practices Bachtiar highlighted the low contribution of Regional Original Income (PAD) which is still below 18 percent of the total budget "Many regional heads are still too dependent on central funds through revenue sharing funds or grants and have not focused on managing PAD potential one of which is through assets," he said many assets belonging to local governments have not been identified and have not been properly registered making them vulnerable to disputes or claims by other parties "The value of assets in West Java is very high but they have not been optimally utilized because they have not been certified or even inventoried," he explained Bachtiar said that strategic steps are needed from regional heads and inspectors to form a special team tasked with hunting down and restoring regional assets He asked for a re-measurement based on legal ownership and ongoing monitoring so that the assets could be used for the benefit of the community while increasing regional income "Certification is not only about legality If it is officially owned by the government Also present at the Coordination Meeting was Johanar from the Directorate General of Control and Order of the National Land Agency who emphasized the importance of collaboration between the three pillars in securing assets "This collaboration concept must start from mature spatial planning then the land assets are filled and measured according to their physical and legal data we will continue to experience overlaps and loopholes for misuse," said Johanar He explained that local governments can strengthen the local economy if they are able to certify and manage their assets "Assets that are still are just a burden Assets must move and be productive," he said ATR/BPN data shows that of the total 19,721 assets owned by the Bandung City Government The certification target for 2025 is set at 750 assets Bandung City Government Bandung conveyed its commitment to follow up on the KPK's direction and accelerate the asset certification process that is still pending "This step is not only to strengthen the legality of assets but also as a form of accountability to the community," said Bandung Mayor Muhammad Farhan more efficient governance that has a real impact on society said that education has an important role in creating real social change in the city of Bandung He made this statement in his remarks at the 1446 Hijri Eid al-Fitr Silaturahmi event of the Darul Hikam Extended Family Farhan invited all elements of society to actively contribute to building the city through educational institutions "Education is the gateway to social change we can also socialize government programs interactively and receive input from the community," said Farhan In front of the academic community and invited guests Farhan also conveyed various challenges currently being faced by the City of Bandung ranging from garbage problems to the rampant cases of thuggery He gave the example of parking attendants and horse-drawn carriages who charge high prices to tourists which is considered to damage the city's image The Anti-Thug Task Force is currently actively hunting down the perpetrators and will take action according to applicable laws," he said Farhan said that the waste processing capacity in Bandung currently only reaches 10 percent he is optimistic that the figure will increase to 30 percent in the next two months through strengthening the Kang Pisman (Reduce Utilize) program and the target of 1,000 waste-free areas by the end of 2025 Farhan also emphasized that the Bandung City Government will continue to maintain and improve public facilities such as Teras Cihampelas Although the lifts and escalators are currently not functioning due to technical problems he ensured that solutions would be sought immediately Farhan stated that as Mayor of Bandung he was open to criticism and evaluation from various parties the first criticism came from the Chairman of the Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) because the criticism became material for evaluation," he said