Tangerang Selatan Honored for Success in Reducing Poverty and Stunting

The city of Tangerang Selatan has earned national recognition, receiving the third-best award in the Jawa-Bali region from the Ministry of Home Affairs for its achievements in poverty reduction and stunting decrease. The accolade was presented at the 2026 Regional Government Achievement Appreciation event in Yogyakarta.

This award acknowledges Tangerang Selatan's commitment and performance in tackling poverty and accelerating stunting reduction through integrated and sustainable programs. The city also received an appreciation fund of Rp1 billion from the Ministry. The award was handed over by Minister of Public Housing and Settlement Maruarar Sirait to Mayor Benyamin Davnie.

Evaluations for the award considered aspects such as cross-sectoral program convergence, basic service delivery, intervention effectiveness at the village or sub-district level, and the actual reduction in poverty and stunting rates. Tangerang Selatan has seen its stunting prevalence rate drop from 19.9 percent to around 9 percent, with a target of 7.05 percent by 2027. Its poverty rate stands at 2.36 percent, the lowest in Banten Province.

Mayor Benyamin Davnie expressed gratitude, attributing the success to the collective efforts of regional apparatus, stakeholders, and the community. "This award is a motivation for us to continue strengthening our efforts in poverty alleviation and stunting reduction," he stated. "This is not just a regional government achievement, but also the result of collaboration among all elements of society."