West Java Governor Bans Problematic Contractors from Tenders

West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi has emphasised that contractors or tender winners who previously delivered substandard work should not be given further opportunities. “People whose work is not good, not of quality, should not be given another chance. Give opportunities to those who have quality, are on time, and are responsible,” stated KDM in a press release on Monday (30/3/2026). According to him, West Java Province is accelerating infrastructure development this year. Not only functional, but also infrastructure that has aesthetic value and quality. He called for coordination between departments, such as the Public Works Department and the Transportation Department, to regulate the placement of Street Lighting (PJU) to be even and not concentrated in certain points. “In infrastructure development, there must be a strong West Java character visible through aesthetic public facilities. Sidewalk construction must be of quality with genuine factory materials, complete with park benches and Pangiuhan shelters,” he explained. In front of schools on provincial roads, good sidewalks need to be built. There are seats for schoolchildren to sit on. KDM is determined to gradually demolish buildings along roadsides that obstruct views of natural landscapes such as the sea, forests, or rivers. The aim is for the public to enjoy the beauty of West Java’s nature for free without having to pay private parties. To address classic infrastructure problems, such as street lights that often go out, KDM proposes the formation of an integrated service post equipped with a large monitor to monitor the condition of provincial assets in real-time. The post will later be staffed by combined personnel from the Public Works Department, Transportation Department, and Satpol PP, as well as supported by rapid reaction units such as ambulances and fire trucks for daily patrols against rubbish, fallen trees, to unregulated street vendors.