PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - Acting Governor of West Java Bey Machmudin inaugurated Soni Harison as Acting Mayor of Banjar at the Pakuan Building, Bandung City, Wednesday (11/12/2024).

The inauguration was based on the Decree of the Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Number 100.2.1.3-4933 of 2024 concerning the Dismissal and Appointment of the Acting Mayor of Banjar, West Java Province.

In his speech, Bey congratulated Soni on his new position. In addition, he also advised Soni to work as well as possible, continue development programs, and maintain the conduciveness of Banjar City.

At the same time, Bey also expressed his appreciation and gratitude to the Head of the West Java Social Service Ida Wahida Hidayati who previously served as the Acting Mayor of Banjar. According to him, Ida has worked optimally in developing Banjar.

"We express our appreciation and gratitude to Mrs. Ida Wahida Hidayati for her dedication and devotion during her tenure as Acting Mayor of Banjar. May this devotion be a good deed and inspiration for all of us," said Bey.

"To Mr. Soni Harison who has just been inaugurated as Acting Mayor of Banjar, I congratulate you and of course this mandate is a trust as well as a challenge to continue development programs and maintain the conduciveness of Banjar City," he added.

In addition to inaugurating Soni as Acting Mayor of Banjar, Bey also submitted the Decree of the Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia concerning the Extension of the Term of Office of the Acting Mayor of Cirebon to Agus Mulyadi.

"I am sure that with the experience and abilities that Mr. Agus has, he will be able to continue his duties well," said Bey.

Bey's message to the Acting Regional Head

In the event, Bey delivered three messages to Soni and Agus to work optimally as Acting Regional Heads. First, maintain stability and harmony in the period after the implementation of the 2024 Simultaneous Regional Head Elections (Pilkada).

Second, Bey asked the Acting Regional Head to continue to focus on public services. One of which is ensuring that the needs of the community remain the main priority.

"Conduct all government activities transparently and accountably. Because that is the key to maintaining public trust," said Bey Machmudin.

Third, Bey advised the Acting Regional Head to be able to prepare the leadership transition well, along with the official announcement of the results of the 2024 Pilkada.

"It is important for the Acting Regional Head to ensure a smooth transition to the definitive regional head," he said.

"Documentation, coordination, and communication must be carried out properly for the sustainability of regional programs," he added.

Disaster Preparedness

In addition to the three messages, Bey asked the Acting Regional Heads to increase preparedness to face the potential for extreme weather and natural disasters, especially ahead of the 2024 Christmas and 2025 New Year (Nataru) holidays.

"We know that the BMKG forecast is that the peak of the rainy season will be at the end of December to February," said Bey.

Bey hopes that the Acting Regional Heads can prepare themselves, strengthen mitigation, and increase awareness. This aims to minimize victims and losses due to extreme weather.

"Congratulations on your duties, Mr. Soni Harison and Mr. Agus Mulyadi, carry out this mandate with full integrity and dedication, may Allah SWT always provide strength and guidance in every step we take," said Bey.