Tangsel Village Heads Urged to Ignite Spirit of Mutual Cooperation and Maintain Cleanliness

In the momentum following Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 H, apparatus and regional device organisations (OPD) such as village heads in South Tangerang (Tangsel) are urged to ignite the spirit of mutual cooperation among residents to maintain environmental cleanliness and other matters. This was stated by South Tangerang Mayor Benyamin Davnie during the Eid al-Fitr halal bihalal event at the Tangsel City Hall yesterday.

“We ask the village heads to encourage the spirit of mutual cooperation and collaboration with the community, such as daily tasks to maintain cleanliness and manage roadside rubbish,” said Benyamin, citing the example of handling rubbish that often piles up on roads after long holiday periods.

He touched on regional finances, stating that budget absorption must begin moving towards physical realisations this 2026. Therefore, he reminded all OPDs to pay attention to central government directives even though the technical guidelines have not yet been issued.

The mayor also instructed efficiency in non-physical expenditure positions. The use of gas, electricity, and water in offices is a primary concern, followed by evaluation of official travel, which will be encouraged to shift to online modes.

“If there is a reduction in fund transfers to the regions, we can already anticipate it in terms of regional activities,” he emphasised.

Benyamin also assured that there will be no reduction in PPPK personnel. Efficiency is focused on non-physical expenditures, such as tightening official travel and shifting government activities from hotels to government offices. He admitted that this step could potentially impact hotel tax revenues, but budget efficiency remains the priority.