Maintaining Growth Momentum, Cross-Regional Collaboration Must Be Strengthened
Amidst the increasingly complex dynamics of national development, unity is regarded as the key to maintaining growth momentum in the regions.
To this end, the spirit of collaboration, synergy, mutual support, and shared endeavour, as well as strengthening Islamic brotherhood and leadership commitment, were highlighted as themes in a joint iftar (breaking of fast) event organised by the Association of Provincial Governments of All Indonesia (APPSI).
APPSI Chairman and East Kalimantan Governor Rudy Mas’ud emphasised that economic transformation and improved human resource development cannot be achieved by a single region alone. According to him, cross-sectoral and inter-agency collaboration is the key.
“No region can advance alone. No government can succeed without collaboration. Therefore, through this APPSI forum, I want to ensure all provincial governments share the same spirit: the spirit of collaboration, mutual support, and shared endeavour in building Indonesia from the regions,” said Rudy before a number of governors and representatives of regional heads in Jakarta on Friday, 27 February 2026.
He added that challenges such as equitable development and social stability require joint work that is not limited to a single organisational body. Rudy encouraged strengthened communication with other regional government associations.
“Provincial governments, district/city governments, and regional legislative bodies actually share the same tasks and responsibilities: to provide welfare for the community,” he said.
He further stressed that collaboration should not only be built through APPSI, but must be strengthened across regional associations such as Apkasi, Apeksi, and other government associations, as an important pillar in maintaining the spirit of regional autonomy.
This Ramadan 1447 H momentum was also used as an occasion for reflection by regional heads. Rudy reminded them that the essence of worship in the holy month must transform into a spirit of service and fulfilment of promises to constituents.
“This year’s holy month of Ramadan must be made an important moment for us to reflect on our promises to society, what we have already delivered to society, and we must play an active role in strengthening Islamic brotherhood,” he said.
Also present at the event were Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian, Apkasi Chairman and Lahat Regent Bursah Zarnubi, Apeksi Executive Director, and the Chairman of the Association of District/City Legislative Councils.
The attendance of Commission VI member of the People’s Consultative Assembly Sarifah Suraidah, various directors general from the Ministry of Home Affairs, and members of the APPSI Advisory Board further emphasised the cross-institutional collaboration dimension being sought.
The event was also graced by a religious address from former Minister of Religious Affairs (2001-2004) Prof Said Agil Husin Al Munawar, which was preceded by Qur’anic recitations delivered by the 1st place winner of the Qatar MTQ Tilawah 2025 and Indonesia MTQ 2025 Imranul Karim, and the presentation of symbolic aid to orphaned children from the Darul Qur’an Rahman Islamic Orphanage in South Jakarta.
The presence of Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian was viewed as a positive signal of central government support for strengthened central-regional coordination. APPSI Executive Director Ismiati appreciated the presence of stakeholders in the forum. She also specifically thanked West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi and Bank BJB management for their support in facilitating the event.
“We highly appreciate Mr. the Home Affairs Minister for his presence and direct dialogue with the governors and other regional heads, including attending the tarawih prayer,” concluded Ismiati.