DPRD Member Tina Wiryawati Praises West Java Government's Decision Not to Increase Motor Vehicle Tax Rates
Bandung — Tina Wiryawati, a member of the West Java provincial legislature (DPRD) from the Gerindra Party faction, has praised the West Java provincial government’s decision not to increase the operational rate (opsen) of motor vehicle tax (PKB), describing it as a prudent step that serves the public interest.
According to Wiryawati, given the current economic conditions remain unstable and basic commodity prices continue to fluctuate, the policy of maintaining PKB tariffs can prevent additional financial pressure on residents, particularly lower and middle-income households that depend on private vehicles for daily activities and business operations.
She believes that fiscal policy prioritising the economic capacity of the populace will actually encourage tax compliance and discipline. “When tax rates remain affordable, people do not feel burdened, so compliance improves and regional revenue can still be maintained,” she stated on Friday (27 February 2026).
Wiryawati also encouraged the provincial government to pursue alternative measures for increasing regional revenue that do not burden residents. These include strengthening the digitalisation of Samsat services, improving motor vehicle data management, and enhancing service quality to make the tax payment process faster and easier.
Additionally, the policy is seen as beneficial for micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (UMKM) that use two-wheeled or light commercial vehicles for business operations. With unchanged tax burdens, business operators can maintain cost efficiency in production and distribution.
She also highlighted the importance of accountability in regional budget expenditure, ensuring that residents can directly perceive the benefits of taxes paid, particularly in infrastructure development and education service improvements.
Earlier, West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi reaffirmed his commitment to maintaining stable tax rates since the beginning of his tenure. This statement was made at the Sate Building on Thursday (26 February 2026).