Ahmad Luthfi's Strategy to Develop Central Java Through 'Collaborative Government'

This was conveyed by Luthfi while attending the inauguration of the Golkar Party Regional Leadership Council (DPD) for Central Java for the 2025-2030 period at the Grand Mercure Hotel, Solo Baru, Sukoharjo Regency, on Saturday (5/9/2026).

The event was also attended by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources and Chairman of the Golkar Party DPP, Bahlil Lahadalia; the Minister of Population and Family Development and Head of BKKBN, Wihaji; the Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid; the Chairman of the Central Java Regional House of Representatives (DPRD); the Chairman of the MUI Central Java; as well as regional heads and party chairmen from across Central Java.

Through a collaborative government model, various stakeholders are being engaged to build the province, ranging from the central government, regencies, and cities, to the business world, universities, and various elements of society.

Furthermore, Luthiti, alongside all political party factions in the Central Java DPRD, has formed the ‘Forum Berlian’. All members of the DPRD are being invited to unite to build and prosper the community.

“Beyond that, we have also created the ‘Forum Senayan’, where we bring in members of the House of Representatives (DPR) from Central Java constituencies to contribute to regional development. We are also engaging ministers who hail from Central Java,” said Ahmad Luthfi in a written statement on Sunday (6/9/2026).

He noted that this collaboration is gradually yielding results. Central Java’s economic growth is currently above the national average, the open unemployment rate has decreased, and investment reached Rp 110 trillion in 2025, with approximately Rp 59.9 trillion recorded in the first semester of 2026.

“This proves that amidst fiscal pressures and limitations, as well as global geopolitical conditions, Central Java is capable of attracting investment,” Luthfi stated.

Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Golkar DPD and Deputy Chairman of the Central Java DPRD, Muhammad Saleh, assessed that Ahmad Luthfi’s leadership prioritises collaboration across various parties without regard to political or group backgrounds.

“Governor Ahmad Luthfi’s performance achievements are extraordinary. Economic growth is above the national average, poverty has decreased, and unemployment has also fallen. In terms of performance, Mr Luthfi is exceptional,” he said.

In the same vein, Bahlil Lahadalia stated that Central Java serves as one of Indonesia’s key pillars, noting that many prominent figures were born in the province. He added that all Golkar cadres have been instructed to support government programmes, both at the central and regional levels.

“Golkar will be at the forefront of supporting and guarding Central Java,” he concluded.