Buleleng Regency Drafts Regulation on Social Security for Vulnerable Workers
The Buleleng Regency Government is finalising three draft regent regulations. One key proposal concerns employment social security for vulnerable workers, particularly informal workers who lack adequate protection.
The discussion of the three drafts was led by Buleleng Regent I Nyoman Sutjidra, accompanied by Regional Secretary Gede Suyasa and assistant officials from the regional secretariat, at the Regent’s official residence on Monday (9 November 2026).
Besides protection for vulnerable workers, the other two regulations concern changes to the procedures for distributing the Village Fund Allocation and the share of local taxes and levies allocated to villages for the 2026 fiscal year. The third concerns the fourth amendment to rules governing the financial and administrative entitlements of Buleleng Regional Council (DPRD) leaders and members.
Sutjidra stressed that the three drafts must not be drawn up merely to meet administrative requirements. Each regulation must have a strong legal basis, be implementable and deliver tangible benefits to the public.
“Every draft regulation we prepare must be of good quality, capable of implementation and genuinely address needs on the ground. Regulations must not become mere administrative documents; they must provide legal certainty and tangible benefits to the public,” Sutjidra said.
The draft concerning village funds was proposed by the Office of Community and Village Empowerment, Population Control and Family Planning. The amendments follow adjustments to the 2026 Regional Budget (APBD) breakdown, particularly regarding the allocation of villages’ shares of local tax and levy revenues.
Meanwhile, the draft on DPRD financial entitlements was initiated by the Regional Finance and Asset Agency (BKAD). The proposed regulatory changes cover the amounts of housing and transport allowances for Buleleng DPRD leaders and members.
The draft on protection for vulnerable workers was prepared by the Buleleng Office of Manpower, Transmigration and Energy and Mineral Resources. It is intended to expand employment social security coverage for informal workers and support the targets set out in the Regional Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMD).
Sutjidra asked all initiating regional agencies to remain open to feedback and guidance as the substance of the drafts is refined. This is important to prevent legal problems or implementation difficulties once the regulations take effect.
The three drafts will next undergo refinement, harmonisation, facilitation and evaluation before being enacted as regional legal instruments.
“Through this presentation, the Buleleng Regency Government hopes the three drafts can be refined in accordance with the rules, so they become high-quality, adaptive regional legal instruments that support development and public services,” he concluded.