BANDA ACEH | INDATANEWS.COM - The Aceh Provincial Government has officially appointed a number of new administrative and supervisory officials in a move aimed at accelerating bureaucratic performance and improving budget realization across the province.
The inauguration ceremony was led by Aceh Provincial Secretary M. Nasir, representing the Governor of Aceh, and took place at the Governor's official residence, Meuligoe, on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Senior officials, including assistant secretaries, expert advisors to the governor, heads of Aceh regional work units (SKPA), bureau chiefs, and other Echelon II officials attended the formal event.
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Strengthening Bureaucracy and Public ResponsibilityFollowing the inauguration, Secretary M. Nasir read the Governor's official remarks, emphasizing that every position carries a significant responsibility that must be executed with integrity, discipline, and strong dedication to public service.
Read Also: Healthy Lifestyle Through Recreational Sports, Aceh Secretary Calls for Public Movement Culture "This appointment is part of our efforts to strengthen bureaucratic capacity so that it becomes more responsive, professional, and capable of meeting public needs quickly and accurately," the Governor stated in the written speech.
The government underlined that improved administrative performance is essential to ensuring effective public service delivery across Aceh.
Accelerating Performance and Budget RealizationGovernment spokesperson T. Kamaruzzaman, also known as Ampon Man, said the appointments are a strategic step to accelerate administrative performance across various sectors.
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According to the provincial government, budget realization had reached 26.09 percent as of May 11, 2026, while physical project implementation stood at 29.09 percent. The targets for the end of May 2026 are 29.23 percent for financial realization and 32.23 percent for physical progress.
ACCELERATING PERFORMANCE AND BUDGET ABSORPTION: Government spokesperson T. Kamaruzzaman (Ampon Man) explains Aceh's priorities in improving administrative performance and budget realization. (PHOTO: Adli Safwan)
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In addition, the preparation of the
Aceh Government Work Plan (RKPA) is being prioritized and is expected to be finalized no later than June 30, 2026. The plan is designed to strengthen key public programs, including the Aceh Health Insurance scheme (Jaminan Kesehatan Aceh / JKA), through more disciplined and needs-based planning.
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