House Member Urges Acceleration of Village Electricity and New Connection Assistance Programmes

A member of House Commission XII from the Golkar Party faction, Alfons Manibui, is urging the Directorate General of Electricity, the Directorate General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, and state-owned electricity company PT PLN to continue accelerating the implementation of the Village Electricity Programme and the New Electricity Connection Assistance (BPBL) scheme to expand energy access for communities across Indonesia. According to Alfons, the Village Electricity Programme and BPBL are important instruments in achieving energy justice while supporting equitable national development. He believes that adequate electricity access will have a direct impact on improving people’s quality of life and driving economic activity in the regions. “Electricity is not just about lighting, but also serves as a foundation for increasing community productivity, business development, education, health services, and regional economic growth. Therefore, accelerating the Village Electricity Programme and BPBL must remain a shared priority,” Alfons said in a written statement on Friday, June 12, 2026. Alfons stressed that synergy between the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and PT PLN needs to be continuously strengthened so that programme implementation runs more effectively, is well-targeted, and can reach areas still facing limited electricity access, including remote, outermost, and island regions. “Given Indonesia’s highly diverse geographical conditions, strong collaboration and an adaptive approach are needed so that all communities can obtain reliable and sustainable electricity access,” he continued. As a representative from West Papua, Alfons also urged that programme implementation be accompanied by more optimal outreach to beneficiary communities. He believes that public understanding of the available programmes will help improve implementation effectiveness and ensure that the benefits are felt to the maximum extent. “We fully support the government’s steps in accelerating the Village Electricity Programme and BPBL. This programme is a tangible manifestation of the state’s presence in ensuring that no community is left behind in obtaining adequate energy access,” Alfons asserted. He added that House Commission XII will continue to support and oversee various government programmes aimed at increasing the national electrification ratio and expanding equitable and fair energy access for all Indonesian people.