Depok – The Chairman of the Depok City Regional House of Representatives is currently undergoing intensive leadership training alongside legislative leaders from across Indonesia at the Military Academy (Akmil) in Magelang, Central Java. The activity, titled the Regional Leadership Consolidation Course (KPPD), is taking place from April 15–19, 2026, as an effort to strengthen the integrity and capacity of regional leaders.

This program, organized by the National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas) of the Republic of Indonesia, is designed to forge adaptive strategic leadership and ensure regional policies remain aligned with the direction of national development.

Thorough Preparation Through Adeksi Working Meeting

Before entering the gates of Akmil for training, the Chairman first participated in a series of technical preparations. This was done to ensure the DPRD leaders had mature mental and administrative readiness before receiving national defense and leadership materials.

“Since Monday, we have been gathered by the Association of City DPRDs Across Indonesia (Adeksi) to conduct a Working Meeting. This is part of the preparation before we fully immerse ourselves in this leadership retreat series,” he stated.

President Prabowo Subianto Scheduled to Give Direct Guidance

This KPPD retreat is a crucial moment as it is planned to be opened directly by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, on Thursday (April 16, 2026). The President’s presence aims to provide strategic guidance regarding synergy between the central and regional governments in facing the challenges of modern governance.

Main Training Materials of KPPD 2026:

  • National Insight: Instilling a spirit of patriotism in every public policy decision.

  • Regional Resilience: Forming resilient leader characters in facing social and economic complexities.

  • Policy Synergy: Ensuring regional regulations (Perda) are harmonious with national strategic policies.

Bringing the Spirit of Discipline to Depok City

Participation in this national forum is expected to bring a significant impact on improving the performance of the Depok City DPRD. The experience of being trained in a military environment is projected to strengthen discipline and professionalism in carrying out legislative, budgeting, and oversight functions.

“This activity is very important for us to strengthen leadership capacity in the regions while deepening national insight. Synergy between the center and the regions must be strengthened so that development truly hits the target for the community,” he concluded.

By participating in this training at the Magelang Military Academy, the Chairman is expected to return to Depok City with a sharper leadership vision oriented towards resilience and citizen welfare.

Depok

Depok is a city in West Java, Indonesia, originally established in the 18th century as a private agricultural estate by Cornelis Chastelein, a Dutch colonial administrator. Historically, it was a Christian settlement and later evolved into a major educational and university hub. Today, it is a bustling part of the Jakarta metropolitan area, known for its mix of modern development and historical heritage.

Military Academy (Akmil)

The Military Academy (Akmil) is the primary officer training institution for the Indonesian Army, officially known as the **Indonesian National Military Academy (Akademi Militer)**. Founded in Magelang, Central Java, in 1945, it was established shortly after Indonesia’s declaration of independence to build a professional national army. Its mission is to develop cadets into officers with strong character, leadership, and military expertise to serve the nation.

Magelang

Magelang is a city in Central Java, Indonesia, best known as the primary gateway to the 9th-century Buddhist temple complex of Borobudur, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Historically, it served as a significant military and administrative center during the Dutch colonial era. Today, it blends its colonial architectural heritage with its role as a base for exploring the region’s ancient Javanese culture.

Central Java

Central Java is a province on the Indonesian island of Java, renowned as the historic and cultural heart of the ancient Javanese civilization. It is home to the magnificent 9th-century Buddhist temple of Borobudur and the Hindu temple complex of Prambanan, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which reflect the region’s powerful Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms from the 8th to 10th centuries. The province’s capital, Semarang, and the royal city of Yogyakarta (though a separate special region) are key cultural centers preserving traditions in arts, such as wayang puppet theater and gamelan music.

National Resilience Institute (Lemhannas)

The National Resilience Institute, known as Lemhannas, is Indonesia’s premier institution for strategic national education and policy research, established in 1965. Its primary mission is to cultivate leadership and foster a unified understanding of national resilience (*Ketahanan Nasional*) among senior military, government, and civilian leaders. Through its programs, it plays a central role in shaping Indonesia’s strategic thinkers and promoting the integrated defense and development of the nation.

Republic of Indonesia

The Republic of Indonesia is a Southeast Asian archipelago nation of over 17,000 islands, historically home to powerful Hindu-Buddhist kingdoms and later Islamic sultanates before becoming a Dutch colony for over three centuries. It declared independence in 1945 following World War II, establishing itself as the world’s largest archipelagic state and third-largest democracy. Culturally, it is renowned for its immense ethnic and linguistic diversity, with unifying elements including the national language Bahasa Indonesia and the predominant religion of Islam.

Association of City DPRDs Across Indonesia (Adeksi)

The Association of City DPRDs Across Indonesia (Adeksi) is a national forum established to facilitate cooperation, communication, and capacity building among the legislative councils (DPRD) of Indonesia’s cities. It was formed to strengthen regional autonomy by enabling city-level legislatures to share best practices, advocate for common interests, and improve their governance and oversight functions. While its exact founding date is not widely publicized, it operates as a key support network within Indonesia’s decentralized political framework.

Depok City

Depok City is a city in West Java, Indonesia, originally established in the 17th century as a private agricultural estate by Cornelis Chastelein, a Dutch East India Company official. It later became known as a center for Christian education and community. Today, it has evolved into a major satellite city and part of the Jakarta metropolitan area, known for its universities and residential developments.