The Ministry of Home Affairs held the 2026 Outstanding Local\nGovernment Awards for the Java-Bali region at the Yogyakarta Marriott\nHotel in Sleman, Special Region of Yogyakarta, this evening. The opening\naddress by the Governor of Yogyakarta, Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X,\nmarked the commencement of the event.<\/p>\n
As host, the Sultan expressed that it was an honour for the Special\nRegion of Yogyakarta, particularly in an atmosphere celebrating the\ntangible work of local governments across Java and Bali. In his address,\nthe Sultan stated that government performance in this era can no longer\nbe measured merely by good intentions, but by outcomes genuinely felt by\nthe public.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is in this context that tonight\u2019s award holds meaning. It is not\nmerely symbolic appreciation, but confirmation that the right policies,\nwhen executed with earnestness, can produce measurable change in real\nlife,\u201d the Sultan explained in his speech on Thursday (4\/6\/2026). \u201cI\nbelieve that good governance is a long-term investment. It may not\nalways generate applause today, but it will leave a legacy felt by the\nnext generation,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n
The Sultan also congratulated the award recipients. In his view, what\nregional leaders accomplish in their respective areas is not only an\nachievement, but tangible inspiration that amidst all limitations and\nthe complexity of challenges, dedication to the people can still yield\nproud results.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith such meaning, I warmly welcome the holding of this event, while\nalso bidding you welcome to Yogyakarta. May the appreciation and awards\ngiven serve as additional energy to expand the benefits of development\nfor the community,\u201d the Sultan concluded.<\/p>\n
The 2026 Outstanding Local Government Awards is a programme designed\nto spur local government performance and is being held in stages based\non regions. Yogyakarta was appointed as the host for the Java and Bali\nregion. In this regional edition, there are four categories being\ncontested: Inflation Control, Poverty and Stunting Reduction,\nUnemployment Rate Reduction, and Creative Financing (regional financing\ninnovation).<\/p>\n
\u201cThis will continue, but perhaps the topics will be different later,\u201d\nsaid Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian in his address.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/sultan-hb-x-opens-2026-java-bali-outstanding-local-government-awards-1780584737", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }