Regent's wheelchair gift brings smiles to Bandung Barat resident

A wave of happiness washed over Ugan, a 59-year-old resident of Kampung Cileeur, as he received a wheelchair from the Regent of Bandung Barat, Jeje Ritchie Ismail. The heartwarming moment, captured as the Regent visited Ugan's home, was part of a larger "Santunan Akbar" event organized to celebrate the 19th anniversary of Kabupaten Bandung Barat. This special occasion also featured the "MASDARLING" program, which brought essential social and health services directly to the community, initiated by the KBB Social Services Agency.

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Alhamdulillah, I received a wheelchair donation. This will greatly help my mobility, given my limitations.

"Alhamdulillah, I received a wheelchair donation. This will greatly help my mobility, given my limitations," expressed Ugan, his face beaming with gratitude. This is not the first time Ugan has received support from the local government; he had previously benefited from repairs to his uninhabitable housing (Rutilahu) provided by the Bandung Barat Regency Government and the Cikande Village Government. For Ugan, who has lived with physical limitations for 19 years, such assistance is invaluable.

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Alhamdulillah the government still cares about me. Of course, this boosts my spirit. Thank you for the support and care for me.

Regent Jeje Ritchie Ismail stated that the "Santunan Akbar" distributed aid to 1,919 elderly individuals across 16 sub-districts, aligning with the region's 19th anniversary. He emphasized that the anniversary should translate into tangible benefits for the community, especially vulnerable groups like the elderly. "The anniversary of Kabupaten Bandung Barat is a momentum to strengthen care and togetherness. The government is present to ensure the elderly receive attention, services, and respect for their contributions to their families and the region," Jeje said.

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The anniversary of Kabupaten Bandung Barat is a momentum to strengthen care and togetherness. The government is present to ensure the elderly receive attention, services, and respect for their contributions to their families and the region.

The program represents a collaborative effort among various regional perangkat daerah (work units), working together to provide aid packages. Beyond the distribution of donations, the MASDARLING initiative offered free health check-ups, prosthetic limb assistance, and other social services, making it easier for residents to access government support without needing to visit offices. Regent Jeje highlighted the importance of bringing public services closer to the people, particularly those with limited access, stating, "We want government services to be more accessible. The government does not wait for people to come; it goes directly to the community so that services can be felt quickly, easily, and beneficially."

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We want government services to be more accessible. The government does not wait for people to come; it goes directly to the community so that services can be felt quickly, easily, and beneficially.