PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - The West Java Provincial Government issued a Circular (SE) regarding the Utilization of Gedung Sate as a Cultural Heritage for government activities.

This policy is part of an effort to maintain the main function of Gedung Sate as a center of government administration as well as a historical building that has high architectural value and is a symbol of the identity of the people of West Java.

Circular Letter Number: 37/KB.03.03.01/UM signed by the Regional Secretary of West Java Province, Herman Suryatman, on April 10, 2025, stated that the utilization of Gedung Sate must always pay attention to the preservation aspect.

Gedung Sate is only permitted for official government activities and is not used for activities outside of these interests.

This circular is addressed to Regional Assistants, Expert Staff of the Governor, as well as Heads of Regional Apparatus and Bureaus within the West Java Provincial Government.

The aim is to preserve, protect and utilize Gedung Sate in accordance with its status as a Cultural Heritage.

This circular refers to a number of regulations, including Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 11 of 2010 concerning Cultural Heritage, as well as Regulation of the Minister of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia Number PM.04/PW.007/MKP/2010 concerning the Determination of Historical Buildings in the City of Bandung as Cultural Heritage Objects, Sites, or Cultural Heritage Areas.

In addition, another legal basis is the Decree of the Governor of West Java Number 032/Kep.791-BPKAD/2021 concerning the Status of Use of Regional Property in the form of land and buildings in 35 Regional Apparatus within the West Java Provincial Government.

With this circular, the West Java Provincial Government confirms its commitment to preserving the Gedung Sate so that it can continue to be used by current and future generations as part of a highly valuable cultural heritage.