Palangka Raya Mayor Pushes Data Collection On Quarry Tax Compliance
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| Palangka Raya Mayor Fairid Naparin pushes quarry tax data collection to improve compliance and boost regional revenue. |
The Palangka Raya City Government is stepping up efforts to optimize regional revenue. One of the key strategies being implemented is a renewed data collection process targeting taxpayers in the Mineral Non-Metal and Rock (MBLB) sector, particularly quarry mining businesses.
Mayor Fairid Naparin emphasized that the data collection process is being carried out regularly and continuously. The main goal is to ensure that all business operators comply with their tax obligations in accordance with existing regulations.
“This data collection specifically targets quarry mining activities, which fall under the authority of the local government,” Fairid stated.
Data Collection Involves Military and Police
Interestingly, the initiative is not only handled by the Regional Tax and Retribution Management Agency (BPPRD), but also involves the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the National Police (Polri).
This collaboration aims to ensure that field operations run more effectively, transparently, and under strict supervision.
Such cross-sector cooperation is expected to minimize potential violations while also strengthening public trust in the local tax system.
Data Validation Becomes Key Focus
The renewed data collection also aims to validate taxpayer data, which has been considered potentially inaccurate in some cases.
In practice, discrepancies are often found between reported figures and actual conditions in the field—whether in terms of production volume or operational activities.
With more accurate data, the government will be able to:
Identify potential tax leakage
Map taxpayer compliance levels
Develop more targeted policies
Boosting Regional Revenue From Mining Sector
The MBLB sector has long been considered a promising source of Local Own-Source Revenue (PAD). However, actual revenue collection has fallen significantly short of expectations.
In 2025, BPPRD recorded a tax target of IDR 5 billion (approximately USD equivalent adjusted locally), but realization only reached around IDR 23 million.
This gap highlights the untapped potential that still needs to be optimized.
Through this data collection effort, the government hopes to significantly increase revenue from the mining sector.
Impact On Regional Development
Taxes paid by business operators will ultimately be returned to the public in the form of development programs and improved public services.
From infrastructure projects to community welfare initiatives, regional development heavily depends on optimized local revenue.
For this reason, the government is also urging taxpayers to be more proactive, aware, and responsible in fulfilling their obligations.
Encouraging A Healthy Business Climate
Beyond revenue improvement, this policy is also aimed at creating a tax system that is:
Fair
Transparent
Accountable
This approach is expected to foster a healthier and more sustainable business environment in Palangka Raya.
Compliant businesses will benefit from greater legal certainty and increased trust in conducting their operations.
FAQ
1. What is MBLB tax?
MBLB tax refers to taxes imposed on the extraction of non-metal minerals and rocks such as sand, gravel, and soil.
2. Why focus on quarry mining?
Because it falls under local government authority and has strong potential to boost regional revenue.
3. Why involve military and police?
To ensure the process is secure, transparent, and properly supervised in the field.
4. What are the benefits of this data collection?
To ensure accurate tax data, prevent revenue leakage, and increase regional income.
5. Where does the tax revenue go?
It is used for regional development, infrastructure, and public welfare programs.
