Medan Mayor Rico Waas inaugurated 76 echelon II, III, and IV officials within the Medan City Government. The inauguration was held in Meeting Room III of the Medan City Hall.
The inauguration included three echelon II officials: Benny Sinomba Siregar, inaugurated as Head of the Library and Archives Agency (previously serving as Head of the Education Agency). Benny Sinomba Siregar is the uncle of the North Sumatra Governor, Bobby Nasution.
Then, Khairul Azmi was inaugurated as Head of the Water Resources, Highways, and Construction Agency, and Irsan Idris Nasution was inaugurated as Head of the Transportation Agency.
Among these three echelon II positions, only Benny Sinomba Siregar was removed from his position as Head of the Education and Culture Agency of Medan City. The other two positions were filled through a talent management mechanism.
In addition, 32 echelon III officials and 41 functional officials were also inaugurated.
In his address, Medan Mayor Rico Waas emphasized that a position is not the main goal, but a means to improve public service.
“The most important thing is not the position, but how we provide the best service. Every decision and work step must be oriented towards the public interest,” he stated.
He also reminded all newly inaugurated officials to immediately demonstrate tangible performance. Rico even set a six-month deadline to see significant change.
“If there is no change within six months, we will certainly conduct an evaluation,” he said.
Specifically, he asked the Heads of the Transportation Agency, the Water Resources, Highways, and Construction Agency, and the Library and Archives Agency to move quickly to bring innovation and improvements to their respective sectors.
Not only that, a similar warning was also directed to officials at the middle level, such as heads of divisions and secretaries of regional apparatus, to seriously address various issues that remain as homework in Medan City.
Rico emphasized that career opportunities are open to anyone who demonstrates performance, but conversely, positions can also be removed if they fail to meet expectations.
“At any level, show work progress. Do not misuse authority, and ensure every policy taken is truly for the benefit of the people of Medan City,” he concluded.
The following is the complete list of names of the 76 managerial and functional officials who were inaugurated:
- BENNY SINOMBA SIREGAR, S.E., M.A.P. — Head of the Medan City Library and Archives Agency
- KHAIRUL AZMI, S.S.T.P., M.T. — Head of the Medan City Water Resources, Highways, and Construction Agency
- IRSAN IDRIS NASUTION, A.P. — Head of the Medan City Transportation Agency
- ASMUL RASYID MARPAUNG, S.S.T.P., M.A.P. — Head of the Development Administration Section of the Medan City Regional Secretariat
- HABIBI ADHAWIYAH, S.H., M.Hum. — Assistant Inspector II of the Medan City Inspectorate
- RIZKI ABDULLAH NASUTION, S.S.T.P., M.S.P. — Special Assistant Inspector of the Medan City Inspectorate
- DESY CHALIZAH PERMATANINGTYAS HARAHAP, S.S.T.P., M.S.P. — Secretary of the Medan City Inspectorate
- SURIONO, S.SiT., M.T. — Secretary of the Medan City Regional Disaster Management Agency
- WILLY IRAWAN, S.T., M.Ec.Dev. — Secretary of the Medan City Environment Agency
- INRIANITA TONGGO TANGAP JUNITA, S.S.T.P., M.Si. — Secretary of the Medan City Transportation Agency
- GEMA HALELU ISA, S.T., M.T. — Secretary of the Medan City Water Resources, Highways, and Construction Agency
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Medan City Hall
Medan City Hall, also known as Balai Kota Medan, is a prominent historical building constructed in the Dutch colonial era, completed in 1908. It originally served as the seat of the Deli Plantation Company before becoming the city’s administrative center. The building is a notable example of colonial architecture and remains a key landmark in Medan, Indonesia.
Library and Archives Agency
The Library and Archives Agency is the national library and archives of Libya, located in Tripoli. It was established in the 1970s to collect, preserve, and provide access to the nation’s documentary heritage, including historical manuscripts, government records, and publications. Its history is intertwined with Libya’s modern state formation, though its collections and operations have faced significant challenges due to periods of conflict and instability in the country.
Education Agency
The term “Education Agency” is not a specific cultural site, but typically refers to a government or administrative body responsible for overseeing public education policy, standards, and funding within a region or country. Historically, such agencies emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries as nations systematized mass public schooling to promote literacy, civic values, and economic development. Their role continues to evolve in shaping curriculum, teacher certification, and educational equity.
Water Resources, Highways, and Construction Agency
The “Water Resources, Highways, and Construction Agency” is not a specific, widely recognized historical or cultural site. It appears to be a generic name for a type of government or administrative body responsible for public infrastructure. Therefore, it does not have a singular history or cultural significance to summarize.
Transportation Agency
The term “Transportation Agency” is not a specific cultural site or historic place, but a general term for a government or corporate body that manages transport systems (e.g., roads, railways, public transit). Historically, such agencies emerged with industrialization to coordinate growing networks, like the U.S. Interstate Highway System initiated in the 1950s. Their legacy is shaping modern infrastructure and urban development.
Education and Culture Agency of Medan City
The Education and Culture Agency of Medan City is a local government institution responsible for managing and administering public education and cultural affairs within Indonesia’s third-largest city. It was established as part of the city’s administrative structure to implement national policies, develop local school programs, and preserve the diverse cultural heritage of Medan, a historically significant trading hub with Malay, Batak, Chinese, and Indian influences. Its work focuses on improving educational quality and promoting the city’s unique multicultural identity.
Medan City Regional Secretariat
The Medan City Regional Secretariat is the administrative headquarters of the Medan city government in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Historically, it has served as the central office for the mayor and civil servants, coordinating local governance and public services since the city’s formal establishment and growth throughout the 20th century. The building symbolizes the executive authority and bureaucratic center of Indonesia’s third-largest city.
Medan City Inspectorate
The Medan City Inspectorate is the internal government oversight body of Medan, Indonesia, responsible for auditing and monitoring municipal administration to ensure accountability and prevent corruption. Its history is tied to the broader national framework of government internal supervision (APIP), established to reinforce good governance following Indonesia’s reform era in the late 1990s. It operates under the Mayor of Medan to uphold public service standards and the proper use of regional budgets.
