Dedi Mulyadi Urges Low-Income Residents Not to Go into Debt for Wedding or Circumcision Feasts
West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has urged all low-income residents in West Java not to take on debt to host large-scale wedding or circumcision feasts. He stated that he plans to issue a circular that serves as an appeal to the public.
“The circular has not yet been made, but if it is, it will be in the nature of an invitation or appeal to low-income communities; they should carry out circumcision or wedding events without incurring high costs that ultimately become a debt burden,” he said recently.
He admitted to frequently encountering cases in various places where people force themselves to hold circumcision and wedding parties, resulting in large debts. Dedi described this situation as a problem that contributes to increasing poverty rates.
“We know that in various places, many people force themselves to carry out circumcisions or weddings, leading to large debts, thus becoming a problem and adding to the poverty figures,” he said.
Previously, West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi urged young couples in West Java who are about to marry not to be too extravagant in holding weddings. He also encouraged young couples to think more about owning a home.
“I invite everyone: when you get married, instead of throwing a party, it’s better to use the money for a housing down payment. Right? The party makes you king for just one night. If we have a house, we become king forever,” he said in Katapang, Bandung Regency, on Monday night (13/4/2026).
He urged young couples about to marry, especially Generation Z, not to use borrowed money for wedding parties. Instead, Dedi encouraged them to marry at the Office of Religious Affairs (KUA) and use the money to pay instalments on a house.
“No need for a long party, no need to prepare elaborate dowries and such, but borrow money from the bank instead. Everything is made up, the bride uses a bridal car, flowers, what’s the point if the money is borrowed. Better to have the marriage contract in the morning at the KUA office, and by afternoon, go home to your own house, even if it’s on instalments,” he said.