Deputy Interior Minister: State Ensures Rights of Persons with Disabilities Are Not Neglected
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Interior Minister (Wamendagri) Akhmad Wiyagus has emphasised the state’s commitment to ensuring that no persons with disabilities are neglected in the fulfilment of human rights or population data registration.
He stressed that data registration is not merely an administrative matter but tangible proof of the state’s presence in recognising and protecting all its citizens.
“No persons with disabilities may go unrecorded, and none may be denied their rights. This is not a slogan. It is our standard of work,” Wiyagus stated in his remarks in Jakarta on Tuesday.
He delivered these comments during the Advocacy Event for the Data Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the Bangkit Building, Telkom University, Bandung.
Wiyagus explained that the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) continues to strengthen inclusive data systems using name-based, address-based, and condition-based approaches, including specific recording of disability types.
This data is directed to become part of the National Single Social and Economic Data (DTSEN) to ensure more targeted distribution of aid and public services.
“This integration is an important step in unifying various data sources into a single national reference that can be used by all ministries, agencies, and regional governments,” he clarified.
Furthermore, through the issuance of Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 6 of 2026, which revises Minister of Home Affairs Regulation Number 109 of 2019, the government has officially replaced the term “disabled persons” with “persons with disabilities” in line with Law Number 8 of 2016.
This policy is also supported by collaboration with the Thisable Foundation to strengthen the fulfilment of rights and the accuracy of data registration for persons with disabilities.
In terms of implementation, Wiyagus outlined the achievements of the Indonesia Aware of Civil Registration Movement (GISA) up to 31 December 2025.
Through the Civil Registry and Population Affairs Offices (Dukcapil) in various regions, the government has issued population documents for 722,229 persons with disabilities via a door-to-door approach, where officers actively visit to record data and update administration.
“Inclusive development can only be realised if no citizen is left behind,” Wiyagus said.
At the end of the event, the Deputy Interior Minister called on all stakeholders to strengthen collaboration so that the fulfilment of rights for persons with disabilities becomes an integral part of national development.
He also expressed appreciation to the National Commission on Disabilities (KND) and Telkom University for launching an educational video on updating disability data.
“This initiative is a strategic step in enhancing public understanding and encouraging active community participation in the data registration process,” he concluded.