Wamendagri Ungkap Dewan Aglomerasi Masih Dalam Proses Pematangan, Target Selesai Tahun Ini

Wamenkumham Bima Arya discussed the progress of establishing the Agglomeration Region Council. The concept is still being formulated, as stated by Bima Arya during an event in Widya Chandra, South Jakarta, on Tuesday (2/4/2025). The Ministry of Home Affairs is currently refining the concept, seeking input from various stakeholders and experts. Bima emphasized the necessity for the council’s authority to be clearly defined and non-contradictory to the central government.

Involvement of Various Parties

• Input from Provinces: Inputs are being sought from the Jakarta and West Java provincial governments, considering the broad implications. The focus lies on addressing environmental issues, disasters, and regional planning within the area. Bima Arya highlighted the urgency of the matter.

• Upcoming Audiences: Bima mentioned that consultative processes with relevant parties, including the mentioned provinces, have not taken place yet.

• Target Completion: Despite the ongoing refinement, Bima expressed hope that the formation of the Agglomeration Region Council would be completed within the year.

Attendees at the Open House

Several state officials attended an open house hosted by Ahmad Muzani, the Chairman of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the Secretary-General of the Gerindra Party. Some of the attendees included:

• Hasan Nasbi (Head of the Presidential Communications Office)

• Bambang Soesatyo (senior Golkar politician and former MPR Chairman)

• Yorrys Raweyai (Vice Chairman of the Regional Representative Council/DPR)

• Various ministers and high-ranking officials from different government sectors.

Notably present were figures such as Ahmad Dani (DPR member), Tamsil Linrung (Chairman of the Regional Representative Council/DPD), and Teuku Riefky Harsya (Minister of Creative Economy).

Among the discussed topics was the readiness for collaboration in the Agglomeration Region between Rano (unspecified) and Gibran, referring to an earlier discussion on Jabodetabekpunjur, a region encompassing Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, Bekasi, Puncak, and Cianjur.