DELI SERDANG | INDATANEWS.COM - The Deli Serdang Regency Government has expressed its support for five draft regional regulations (Ranperda) initiated by the Deli Serdang Regional House of Representatives (DPRD). The proposals aim to strengthen the legal framework for addressing a range of public needs, covering key areas such as disaster management and tuberculosis (TB) control, the reorganisation of villages and urban wards, and religious education through the Maghrib Mengaji programme and support for Sunday school teachers.
The support was announced by
Deli Serdang Deputy Regent
Lom Lom Suwondo when he delivered the Regent's response to the explanation submitted by the DPRD's Regional Regulation Drafting Committee (Bapemperda) concerning the five legislative initiatives. The statement was presented during a Level I Plenary Meeting in the
Deli Serdang DPRD plenary chamber on Thursday, 5 November 2026.
The five draft regulations cover disaster management, tuberculosis control, the division, merger and expansion of villages and urban wards, the Maghrib Mengaji programme, and Sunday school teachers.
Representing the Regent of
Deli Serdang, Lom Lom said the regency government broadly welcomed and supported the DPRD's initiative to formulate all five regulations. He emphasised that regional regulations were essential to providing legal certainty while serving as guidelines for implementing government policies and improving public services.
Strengthening Protection Against Disasters and TB
The regency government considers the proposed disaster management regulation strategically important for strengthening a system tailored to
Deli Serdang's geographical characteristics and local needs. The regulation is expected to provide comprehensive arrangements covering every stage of disaster management, from prevention and preparedness to emergency response and post-disaster recovery.
A comprehensive legal framework is needed to ensure that disaster management measures are implemented in a more structured and coordinated manner. The local government also needs clear legal provisions to improve cooperation between relevant institutions, strengthen preparedness for potential disasters and ensure that communities receive adequate protection.
Alongside disaster management, the regency government has identified tuberculosis control as another important public health priority. The proposed TB regulation is expected to provide a legal basis for strengthening disease control measures, including prevention, case detection, treatment and long-term management.
Efforts to combat tuberculosis require more than the involvement of the health sector. They also depend on cooperation across government departments and support from the wider community. The regency government therefore considers clear regulations necessary to define responsibilities and improve coordination among all parties working to contain the disease.
"Disaster management and TB control require commitment and the involvement of all parties. Therefore, strong regulations are needed to ensure that every effort is properly planned and coordinated, providing genuine protection and tangible benefits for the community," he said.
PROTECTING COMMUNITIES FROM DISASTERS AND TUBERCULOSIS: Lom Lom Suwondo highlights the importance of strong regulations and cross-sector cooperation in strengthening disaster management and tuberculosis control. (PHOTO: Edi Saputra)
Legal Certainty for Village and Urban Ward Reorganisation
The Deli Serdang Regency Government has also highlighted the importance of the proposed regulation on the division, merger and expansion of villages and urban wards. It believes that territorial reorganisation requires clear guidelines to ensure that every process meets community needs, complies with the law and aligns with central government policies.
The draft regulation is expected to set out detailed requirements, stages, procedures and divisions of authority for the division, merger and expansion of villages and urban wards. Its provisions must also comply with applicable legislation to prevent administrative and legal complications in the future.
Through this regulation, the local government hopes to establish a more orderly, transparent and measurable process for territorial reorganisation. Clear rules are also needed to provide legal certainty for village and urban ward administration while supporting improvements in public services at local level.
A well-organised administrative structure is expected to respond to changing community needs and the dynamics of regional development. Decisions concerning the division, merger or expansion of administrative areas should therefore take account not only of administrative considerations but also of government efficiency and the interests of local communities.
Religious Education with Respect for Diversity
In the area of religious development, the
Deli Serdang Regency Government also supports the proposed Maghrib Mengaji and Sunday School Teachers regulations. Although the two initiatives have different objectives, both are intended to strengthen character development and moral values among the younger generation.
The Maghrib Mengaji draft regulation is expected to encourage the habit of reading and understanding the Qur'an, particularly among children and young people. The regency government regards the programme as an important way of creating an environment that supports religious education from an early age.
The programme's implementation will involve families, communities, religious educational institutions and the local government. This cooperation is expected to foster a stronger appreciation of the Qur'an while encouraging positive habits in everyday life.
Meanwhile, the proposed Sunday School Teachers regulation is intended to establish a legal basis for the guidance, professional development and empowerment of Sunday school teachers. Their role is considered important in helping children and young people understand Christian teachings while instilling moral values, ethics and good conduct.
Through this regulation, the local government hopes to provide Sunday school teachers with appropriate attention and support so that they can carry out their religious education responsibilities more effectively.
Lom Lom stressed that religious education in Deli Serdang must always respect the region's diversity. The local government, he said, should give fair and proportionate attention to all religious communities, regardless of their beliefs.
"We want the younger generation of
Deli Serdang to grow into people of faith and strong character, who embrace tolerance and uphold moral values and togetherness," he said.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AND TOLERANCE FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATION: Lom Lom Suwondo calls for religious education that respects diversity and helps develop a generation with faith, strong character and tolerance in Deli Serdang. (PHOTO: Edi Saputra)
Joint Deliberations Ahead of Adoption
Lom Lom hopes that the DPRD and the regency government will jointly discuss and refine all five draft regulations through the legislative procedures set out in applicable laws and regulations. This process is necessary to ensure that each provision has a sound legal foundation, does not conflict with higher-level regulations and reflects the needs of the community.
He believes that thorough deliberations will help produce regional regulations that meet legal and administrative requirements while remaining practical and effective in implementation. The regency government expects all five proposals to address real challenges facing the community.
"So that, once adopted as regional regulations, their implementation will deliver tangible benefits to the public and contribute to our efforts to make Deli Serdang a healthy, educated, prosperous, religious and sustainable regency," he concluded. (IDNC)
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