West Kalimantan Governor Reveals 24 National Awards Achieved in 2025

Ria Sartika    Friday, March 27, 2026    Comment   

West Kalimantan Governor Reveals 24 National Awards Achieved in 2025

West Kalimantan Governor Ria Norsan reveals 24 national awards in 2025, highlighting strong collaboration between local government and DPRD.

Pontianak — West Kalimantan Governor Ria Norsan revealed that the provincial government secured 24 national-level awards throughout 2025, highlighting the success of strong collaboration between the local government and the regional legislature.

The statement was delivered during the presentation of the 2025 Government Accountability Report (LKPJ) at a plenary session of the West Kalimantan Regional House of Representatives in Pontianak on Friday.

According to Norsan, the achievement reflects collective efforts involving local government, the DPRD, regional leadership coordination forum (Forkopimda), and the wider community.

“These achievements are the result of joint efforts to establish accountable and transparent governance,” he said.

List of Key Achievements

Norsan outlined several major recognitions received by the province, including:

• Excellent Public Service Index from the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform

• Third place nationally in the Monitoring Center for Prevention (MCP) by the Corruption Eradication Commission

• Five-star Bureaucratic Reform Index, the highest in Kalimantan

• Unqualified Opinion (WTP) from the Audit Board of Indonesia

• Informative Public Agency status and third place nationally in Public Information Disclosure Index

These recognitions demonstrate the provincial government’s commitment to improving public services, transparency, and development effectiveness across sectors.

Collaboration as the Key Driver

Norsan emphasized that regional development success heavily depends on strong collaboration between the executive branch and the DPRD, supported by civil servants and local institutions.

He added that this commitment is reflected in continuous improvements in public services, infrastructure development, and strengthening of social and economic sectors.

Accountability and Development Alignment

During the session, Norsan also explained that the LKPJ submission is mandated by law as a form of accountability for regional governance.

He noted that regional development planning aligns with national policies, referring to:

• Law No. 25 of 2004

• Law No. 23 of 2014

The West Kalimantan Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD) 2025–2029 is aligned with the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) to support national priority programs.

At the end of his address, Norsan expressed hope for continued input and recommendations from the DPRD to further enhance government performance.

“We expect constructive feedback from the DPRD to strengthen public services and ensure development benefits are truly felt by the people,” he said.

FAQ

1. How many awards did West Kalimantan receive in 2025?
A total of 24 national-level awards.

2. What do these achievements represent?
They reflect improvements in public service, transparency, and governance quality.

3. Who presented the 2025 LKPJ?
Governor Ria Norsan.

4. What is LKPJ?
It is an annual accountability report presented by regional leaders.

5. What is the government’s main focus moving forward?
Enhancing public services and ensuring development benefits reach the community.

East Kalimantan Gov’t Completes Rp8.5 Billion Official Car Return

Saputra Berry    Saturday, March 21, 2026    Comment   

East Kalimantan Gov’t Completes Rp8.5 Billion Official Car Return

East Kalimantan completes administrative return of Rp8.5 billion official car, ensuring transparency and responding to President Prabowo Subianto’s budget efficiency concerns.

Samarinda – The Government of East Kalimantan has confirmed that the administrative process for returning the governor’s official car valued at Rp8.5 billion has been fully completed. This move comes amid renewed scrutiny of regional budget efficiency by President Prabowo Subianto.

“From both calculation and administrative perspectives, the procurement process is considered complete since the car was never used in the field,” said Muhammad Faisal, Head of East Kalimantan’s Communication and Information Office (Diskominfo), in Samarinda on Friday.

Faisal explained that from the total purchase price of Rp8.5 billion, the fleet provider actually received a net payment of only Rp7.5 billion. The nearly Rp1 billion difference was purely due to state tax deductions, including Value Added Tax (VAT) and Income Tax (PPh), which East Kalimantan Province directly transferred to the central government.

Since the official purchase was canceled, East Kalimantan is now coordinating with the Directorate General of Taxes to process the tax refund, which typically takes two to three months according to procedures.

“The Rp8.5 billion price tag was fully calculated, including taxes, vehicle registration fees, inter-island shipping costs, insurance, and the supplier’s profit margin,” Faisal added.

The official vehicle procurement was originally conducted through direct appointment, as there was only one distributor in the Jakarta area.

Faisal emphasized, “Through completing the administrative process and transparently retrieving the tax funds, East Kalimantan demonstrates its commitment to supporting budget efficiency in line with the central government’s directives.”

This explanation responds to renewed attention on the luxury car purchase after President Prabowo Subianto criticized the Rp8 billion allocation for official vehicles, arguing it overlooked village infrastructure priorities. The President even compared it to his locally-made armored Maung car, which costs less than Rp1 billion.

FAQ

Q: Has the Rp8.5 billion official car ever been used?
A: No, the car has never been used in the field.

Q: How much did the supplier actually receive?
A: The supplier received Rp7.5 billion after tax deductions.

Q: How long will the tax refund process take?
A: The tax refund process is estimated to take 2–3 months.

Q: How was the official car procurement conducted?
A: The car was procured through direct appointment, as there was only one distributor in Jakarta.