The Mayor of Banda Aceh, Illiza Sa\u2019aduddin Djamal, led a meeting with\nmembers of the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) to\ndiscuss several current issues in Banda Aceh on Thursday (1\/10\/2026).\nHeld at the Mayor\u2019s Residence, the meeting focused on various\nanticipatory measures and the government\u2019s readiness, alongside relevant\nstakeholders, to maintain security, order, and public services.<\/p>\n
One of the primary focuses of the meeting was the preparation for the\n2nd International Sufi Tawhid Muzakarah, scheduled to take place from\n9\u201311 October 2026. The event, which is expected to attract between\n20,000 and 30,000 participants, will be held across several locations,\nincluding Balai Meuseuraya Aceh, Blang Padang, and the Banda Aceh Hajj\nEmbarkation Dormitory. Preparations encompass security, traffic\nmanagement, health, cleanliness, and accommodation.<\/p>\n
Banda Aceh Mayor Illiza Sa\u2019aduddin Djamal emphasised the importance\nof cross-sector coordination in facing such a major agenda. \u201cWe must\nensure that all elements are moving and coordinating effectively, so\nthat every activity can proceed safely and orderly, and the community\nremains comfortable,\u201d said Illability.<\/p>\n
In addition to that agenda, Forkopimda also discussed anticipatory\nmeasures regarding the GAM Anniversary, emphasising early detection,\ncommunication, and coordination with village heads (keuchik) and\nrelevant parties. Lessons from events on 15 August 2026 were used as\nevaluation material to ensure potential security and order disturbances\ncan be anticipated early.<\/p>\n
The meeting also highlighted issues concerning the younger\ngeneration, specifically cases of alleged bullying and violence in\nschools, as well as juvenile delinquency. The government emphasised the\nneed for supervision and guidance for children by involving schools,\nparents, villages (gampong), the police, the Civil Service Police Unit\n(Satpol PP) and Sharia Police (WH), and the Department of\nTransportation.<\/p>\n
Regarding the Sharia sector, health, and public protection, the\nhandling of HIV\/AIDS was also discussed, including the mapping of\nat-risk populations, testing, counselling, treatment, assistance, and\nthe protection of patient confidentiality. The City Government also\nencouraged the optimisation of Satpol PP and WH posts as centres for\nguidance, service, and community response, involving village heads,\nimams, youth, parents, the Health Office, MPU, MAA, and Forkopimda.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, preparedness for weather conditions and issues\ndirectly affecting the community were also prioritised. The government\nis anticipating the potential for heavy rain, lightning, strong winds,\nflooding, fallen trees, and traffic disruptions, while simultaneously\nmonitoring fuel queues and the development of inflation in Banda Aceh,\nwhich was recorded at 4.84 per cent in August 2026.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mayor-illiza-leads-forkopimda-meeting-to-discuss-current-issues-in-banda-aceh-1790927850", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }