Ibas Inspects Electricity Aid in Remote Trenggalek: This is Citizens' Right
During his journey, the narrow, rocky, and slippery road access prevented the official vehicle from proceeding to Salamwates in Trenggalek Regency. Ibas continued the trip on a resident’s motorbike to reach the remote village settlement.
In his visit, he inspected the regional access conditions and basic community services, including household electricity needs. He also directly reviewed the new electricity installation aid for residents.
One of the houses he visited belonged to Sukarni, a beneficiary of the New Electricity Installation Assistance Programme (BPBL). The simple house is now illuminated by electric light, bringing new hope to their daily family life.
Ibas entered the residents’ home, directly observing the three lit light points and one installed socket through the aid. He also dialogued with the beneficiary family, listening to their life stories while encouraging them to remain optimistic in facing life.
“Now we are very grateful, sir. Please maintain and care for the electricity. This aid provides three indoor light points and one socket with 900 watts capacity. Hopefully, the house becomes brighter, more comfortable for activities, and more productive every day,” said Ibas in his statement on Sunday (10/5/2026).
The Chairman of the Democratic Party Faction in the Indonesian House of Representatives emphasised that electricity access is not merely about lighting but part of the basic rights of the community for a more decent life. According to him, even communities in remote areas must receive the same attention and services from the state.
“We want that even in remote areas, the community can fully enjoy electricity access. This is citizens’ right. The state must be present, and we, together with PLN, are committed to continuing to fight for it,” Ibas asserted.
He also appreciated PLN, which he assessed as continuously working to bring electricity to remote regions in Indonesia.
“Thank you once again to PLN. This is a state-owned enterprise, a BUMN that we all pride ourselves on. Its task is to electrify the entire nation. This is part of social justice that we must maintain so that electricity shines wherever the community is,” he continued.
However, behind the joy of seeing lights starting to shine in residents’ homes, Ibas admitted to being touched upon seeing many houses still in unfit conditions. The focus of his inspection even shifted momentarily when witnessing the concerning conditions of residents’ houses directly.
Ibas then urged village apparatus to continue updating and providing real data on communities needing aid, both for electricity access and BSPS programmes or house renovations.
“There is still much that we must continue to support. From road access that needs improvement, residents’ houses that are not yet decent, to electricity availability. We must monitor each one together. I am saddened if there are still communities whose lives are not decent,” he expressed.
Ibas conveyed that if there are residents with concerning house conditions, he is ready to push for house renovation aid to be provided through available government programmes.
“If there are communities here whose houses are indeed not decent, insyaallah we will try to help with the renovations. Last year in Trenggalek, approximately 200 houses were successfully monitored to receive aid. Hopefully, this can bring spirit and new hope for the community to live better,” said Ibas.
He also ensured that Sukarni is registered in the Integrated Social Welfare Data (DTKS), so in the future, he has the opportunity to receive other social aids according to needs.
“Mr Sukarni is registered in DTKS. So, besides electricity aid, if there are other life difficulties, he can also receive social assistance,” he said.
In Salamwates Village, there are seven other houses that also received electricity installation aid. Ibas hopes such programmes continue to be expanded so more communities feel the benefits of the state’s presence.
“If there are still communities needing aid, please PLN continue providing services. The state has budgeted for it, so PLN has the leeway to equalise facilities that can be felt by the community, while also preparing renewable energy for the future,” Ibas concluded.