Unable to Satisfy Everyone Yet, KDM Apologises to West Java Residents on Eid

BANDUNG — West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi conveyed an apology to West Java residents on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah. He also invited the community to focus more on celebrating the holiday with their families. The governor, affectionately known as KDM, extended Eid greetings to Muhammadiyah congregations who had celebrated earlier on Friday (20/3/2026). KDM performed Eid al-Fitr prayers in the courtyard of Gedung Sate, Bandung City, on Saturday (21/3/2026). He was accompanied by the deputy governor of West Java, the chairman of the DPRD, the deputy chairman, and one member of the West Java DPRD. “We apologise to all West Java residents; we have been running the government but have not yet been able to satisfy all residents,” said KDM, during a break in the Eid prayer proceedings in the courtyard of Gedung Sate. After the Eid prayer, KDM was scheduled to be at Gedung Pakuan, Bandung City, from 08.00 to 10.00 WIB. He also invited residents who wished to exchange greetings to join him for a meal together. However, to civil servants (ASN) in the West Java Provincial Government environment, KDM advised them not to come to Gedung Pakuan for the open house event. He considered that the Eid moment would be better utilised to gather with family. “No need to come to me. It’s better to meet family, visit relatives, or pay respects at the graves of parents,” he said.