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Bontang Mayor Discusses Youth Role in City Development

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Bontang City Mayor Neni Moerniani highlighted the crucial role of youth in urban development during the 18th National Working Meeting of the Association of Indonesian City Governments (APEKSI).
  • The city leads East Kalimantan in literacy development and ranks fourth nationally for its Literacy Development Index (IPLM), with a score of 82.05.
  • Bontang's youth have achieved national recognition in various fields, including the Paskibraka national flag-raising team and the GenRe Award, showcasing the city's commitment to fostering young talent.

Bontang City Mayor Neni Moerniani emphasized the vital role of young people in driving urban development during the 18th National Working Meeting of the Association of Indonesian City Governments (APEKSI) in Medan. The event underscored the Youth City Changers (YCC) platform as a key mechanism for integrating youth aspirations and innovative ideas into city-building strategies.

If we talk about literacy, the literacy development index, it is the highest in East Kalimantan. Alhamdulillah, as a newly developing city, newly autonomous region.

— Neni MoernianiHighlighting Bontang's leading position in literacy development.

Mayor Moerniani highlighted Bontang's success in fostering youth engagement, particularly in literacy. The city boasts the highest Literacy Development Index (IPLM) in East Kalimantan and ranks fourth nationally among regencies and cities with a score of 82.05. Bontang also leads the region in reading interest scores, demonstrating a strong synergy between the local government and various stakeholders in cultivating a literacy ecosystem from an early age.

Beyond literacy, Bontang's youth have demonstrated remarkable achievements in various national arenas. The city proudly sent representatives to the 2026 national Paskibraka (flag-raising troop) and secured top honors in the GenRe Award for East Kalimantan, with a second-place national finish in the Bina Keluarga Remaja (BKR) Be Healthy category. The city government actively supports young filmmakers to promote Bontang's local culture and uniqueness.

The achievements of our youth are also Alhamdulillah. The national Paskibraka team in 2026 had a representative from Bontang, from the province of East Kalimantan, the representative was also from Bontang.

— Neni MoernianiShowcasing the national achievements of Bontang's youth.

Under Mayor Moerniani's leadership, Bontang has also been recognized nationally for its success in creating employment opportunities and reducing unemployment through collaboration between the government and the business sector. The mayor's dedication to nurturing youth, including her contributions to religious youth organizations, has earned her national acclaim.

Many innovations are being made, appropriate technology, and so on. Our youth's achievements, Alhamdulillah, yes.

— Neni MoernianiCommenting on the innovative spirit and accomplishments of Bontang's young people.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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