PORTALJABAR, BANDUNG CITY - Regional Secretary of West Java Province Herman Suryatman emphasized that the shifting of the 2025 APBD was carried out in an accountable and efficient manner, in accordance with the provisions and rules of regional financial management.

This is as mandated by Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 2025 concerning Spending Efficiency in the Implementation of the 2025 State Budget and Regional Budget, as well as Circular Letter of the Minister of Home Affairs No. 900/833/SJ concerning Adjustment of Regional Revenue and Spending Efficiency in the 2025 Regional Budget.

"We are implementing very significant efficiency of up to IDR 5.1 trillion and the process is directly led by the Governor. The results are reallocated for the welfare of the people of West Java in accordance with the vision and mission of the Regional Head, and in line with national priority programs," said Herman Suryatman in Bandung City, Saturday (19/4/2025).

The budget reallocation is for infrastructure development of IDR 3.6 trillion (roads, bridges, irrigation, electrification, transportation and sanitation), then education of IDR 1.3 trillion, and health of IDR 122.9 billion.

In addition, for the provision of food reserves amounting to IDR 46.1 billion, as well as other priorities oriented towards improving people's welfare, job creation, and economic growth of IDR 35.5 billion.

Regarding the news that stated that the results of budget efficiency were allocated for Lembur Pakuan's needs, it can be explained that this information is not true.

"That is wrong and not true. The entire process of efficiency and budget reallocation is carried out accountably, including for the tourism and culture sectors, including the arrangement of tourist areas, organizing art performances and publishing cultural books. The locations are spread across West Java," said Herman.

It was further explained, related to the publication of cultural books, in it comprehensive research on West Javanese culture is carried out scientifically which will involve professionals from various related fields.

For the development safari activity, Herman emphasized that it was not an official trip or a visit by West Java Provincial Government officials.

"This is a breakthrough activity to provide free outreach services to the community and in the evening, socialization of development programs through performing arts entertainment. There are guidance and also entertainment. Typically Sundanese art, entertaining, and meaningful," he said.

Herman explained that currently the activity packaged with the tagline "Nganjang Ka Warga" has been carried out in two rounds, namely in Sumur Bandung District, Bandung City, and Dayeuhkolot District, Bandung Regency.

"The enthusiasm of the residents is very high. Everyone welcomes it with joy. The Nganjang Ka Warga activity will be held every week and will travel to various corners of 27 districts/cities throughout West Java," he said.

Efficiency of business travel

Herman also said that in the 2025 APBD shift, there had been efficiency in official travel of up to IDR 390 billion or a reduction of more than 51 percent of the total official travel.

"The West Java Provincial Government is at the forefront and fastest in implementing the President's instructions regarding this efficiency. The Governor asked us to ensure that the implementation is also the best to realize a Special West Java," said Herman.

The shift of the 2025 West Java Regional Budget was prepared transparently, and followed procedures and mechanisms, including consultation with the Ministry of Home Affairs twice, namely on March 7 and 14, 2025, and the results have been documented in the minutes of the meeting.

After being determined on March 20, 2025, the results of this efficiency and reallocation have been reported to the West Java DPRD in accordance with the provisions on March 27, 2025.

"We are very transparent, even the discussion process was uploaded by the Governor on his social media channels. Residents can also access the structure of the 2025 APBD shift anytime and anywhere, on the West Java Provincial Government's JDIH website ," concluded Herman.