PDIP West Java Raises Rp 239 Million Monthly to Help Bandung Zoo

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BANDUNG – PDIP West Java has taken steps to help address the crisis at Bandung Zoo. Through an internal initiative, the party is raising funds amounting to Rp 239 million per month to support the needs of the animals and operations amid ongoing management issues. The Deputy Chairman of the West Java Provincial Legislative Council, who also serves as the Chairman of the PDIP West Java Regional Leadership Council, Ono Surono, stated that the fundraising is a follow-up to instructions from PDIP General Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri for party cadres to assist with humanitarian and environmental problems, including the condition of animals at Bandung Zoo. “From PDIP, we are raising Rp 239 million every month. This is also part of Mother Mega’s instructions for us to collaborate in helping. A special team will later be formed to manage it, especially if there are additional needs such as extra feeding or cleanliness,” said Ono after a plenary session on Monday (30/3/2026). He added that the contributions come from collaborative efforts by party cadres with varying amounts. “The contributions vary in amount, starting from Rp 500,000 per month for district/city DPRD members up to Rp 5,000,000 per month for the DPD Chairman and regional heads, and will take effect from April 2026,” said Ono. According to him, this step is taken in response to the condition of Bandung Zoo, which is deemed to be experiencing a decline in management quality, particularly in terms of animal feed and care. He noted that since management has been under the Ministry of Forestry, the animals’ needs are considered not yet fully met optimally. Ono highlighted that the feed provided tends to be standard and does not yet cover important additional needs for animal health. On the other hand, internal issues such as delays in employee salaries are also seen to impact the declining management performance. In addition to party support, he assured that the West Java Provincial Government has committed to helping, both through technical support and animal health services, including involvement of regional animal hospitals. He hopes that this collaborative effort can serve as a temporary solution until the management conflict is resolved and a definitive manager for Bandung Zoo is appointed by the government. “The most important thing now is to ensure no more animals die. We urge all parties to act quickly,” said Ono.