Bandung Barat Leaders Highlight Performance at Regency's 19th Anniversary

Bandung Barat Regent Jeje Ritchie Ismail and Deputy Regent Asep Ismail showcased their administration's achievements during 2025 at the 19th anniversary of the Bandung Barat Regency. Despite being in office for just over a year, their programs have reportedly impacted economic growth and basic services.

The anniversary ceremony, held simply at Plaza Mekarsari on Friday, June 19, 2026, reflected an emphasis on budget efficiency. "Certainly, 19 years of Bandung Barat Regency means it has matured. So, we are celebrating without excess," Jeje stated. The event featured a drum band performance from the Institute of Public Administration (IPDN), with the local government aiming to secure sponsors for public entertainment to avoid straining regional finances.

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Certainly, 19 years of Bandung Barat Regency means it has matured. So, we are celebrating without excess.

Jeje highlighted positive macroeconomic indicators, including 5.28% economic growth in 2025. The poverty rate decreased to 9.87%, inflation remained controlled at 2.13%, and open unemployment fell to 6.60%. The Gini ratio improved to 0.364, and the Human Development Index (HDI) reached 71.65 points.

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For public entertainment, we will provide it. Of course, we must budget for it as needed. We will find sponsors for events intended for the public.

Infrastructure development saw 36.858 kilometers of regency roads improved, bringing the total in good condition to 78.80%, exceeding targets. Basic service delivery achieved 98.50% of its Minimum Service Standards (SPM). In governance, Bandung Barat ranked 95th out of 416 regencies nationally in regional government evaluation. The regency also maintained its Unqualified Opinion (WTP) from the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) and improved its score in the Corruption Eradication Commission's (KPK) Prevention Monitoring Center (MCP).

"Despite this, we understand that many people still feel public services are not fully meeting expectations. There are still infrastructures that require faster handling," Jeje admitted. On this anniversary, he also announced the ratification of a Regent Regulation for pesantren products, supporting the region's religious vision and aid distribution for teachers.

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Despite this, we understand that many people still feel public services are not fully meeting expectations. There are still infrastructures that require faster handling.