MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM – The Medan City Government officially launched the Integrated Dynamic Archival Information System (SRIKANDI) on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the Medan PKK Building. The initiative was inaugurated by Mayor Rico Waas during a formal ceremony followed by technical training sessions, marking a significant step toward accelerating digital transformation in public administration, particularly in archival management.
The launch of the SRIKANDI application was symbolically carried out by Mayor
Rico Waas, who activated the system by touching an on-screen icon. The event was attended by representatives from the National Archives of the Republic of Indonesia (ANRI), Muhammad Sholihin, along with senior officials of the
Medan City Government, including Assistant for Government and Social Affairs Muhammad Sofyan, Assistant for Economy and Development Citra Effendi Capah, Head of the Library and Archives Service Benny Sinomba Siregar, Head of the Communication and Information Agency Arrahmaan Pane, and all district heads across Medan.
"Archives Are Strategic State Assets"
Mayor
Rico Waas emphasized that documents and archives are not merely administrative records but essential state assets with long-term legal and historical value.
"Archives are often underestimated. In fact, they can become crucial evidence in legal matters, inheritance cases, and state affairs," he said.
Challenges of Conventional ArchivingRico Waas highlighted the inefficiencies of traditional, manual archiving systems, which often make document retrieval time-consuming and difficult. He cited the example of locating decades-old land documents.
"If we search for a document from 1976, how long would it take? It may be damaged, missing, or unreadable," he explained.
He stressed that SRIKANDI provides a modern solution by enabling secure digital storage, faster search capabilities, and more efficient document management.
Strengthening Digital Governance and EfficiencyAccording to the mayor, the implementation of SRIKANDI significantly improves administrative efficiency. It allows institutions to access historical studies, data, and policy records whenever needed to support future development planning.
"A city is not built in two or five years. We must rely on past documents to guide sustainable development,"
Rico Waas stated.
He also welcomed the system's electronic correspondence and digital approval features, while emphasizing the importance of stable network infrastructure to support its implementation.
ANRI: Expanding the National Digital StrategyMuhammad Sholihin, representative of ANRI, highlighted that the initiative aligns with Indonesia's Electronic-Based Government System (SPBE) program. He noted that SRIKANDI is a national platform implemented across ministries, local governments, schools, and village administrations.
"SRIKANDI is used across all levels of government, from ministries to local administrations and even educational institutions," he said.
Training to Strengthen Implementation
Head of the Medan Library and Archives Service, Benny Sinomba Siregar, stated that technical training will be conducted over three days involving all city agencies. The program aims to strengthen digital competencies, improve archival governance, and accelerate bureaucratic transformation.
"We expect all agencies to optimize SRIKANDI to improve administrative quality and accountability," he said. (IDNC)
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