Jember Regent Presents Programs to National Ministers, Gains Appreciation

Regent of Jember, Muhammad Fawait, visited Jakarta to meet with national ministers, aiming to strengthen synergy between local and central government initiatives. Fawait presented Jember's programs, including 'Bunga Desaku' (Regent Offices in Villages and Sub-districts) and 'Homecare,' detailing their concepts, implementation, beneficiaries, and achievements.

'Bunga Desaku' aims to bring government services closer to the community, facilitate program socialization, gather public aspirations, and control inflation. Meanwhile, 'Homecare' provides direct health services to residents, particularly the poor and vulnerable who face difficulties accessing healthcare facilities. Fawait highlighted that these programs align with President Prabowo Subianto's national development agenda of accelerating poverty alleviation.

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We want to show what has been done in Jember, complete with data and its system, then find opportunities to synergize it with the central government's programs.

The presentations, backed by data and supporting systems, earned praise from the Ministry of Villages and Disadvantaged Regions (PDT). Officials noted Jember's concrete and needs-focused approach, suggesting its programs could serve as a reference for other regencies. Fawait also coordinated with the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PKP) regarding housing programs, building on previous collaboration during 'Bunga Desaku' activities in Jember. Jember's swift completion of necessary stages for the 'Bantuan Stimulan Perumahan Swadaya' (BSPS) or house renovation program was acknowledged.

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Bunga Desaku brings the government and various services closer to the community, serves as a platform for program socialization, a means to absorb aspirations, and a strategy for inflation control. Meanwhile, through Home Care, health services reach residents' homes directly, especially the poor and vulnerable who have limited access to health facilities.