The West Java Provincial Government has responded quickly to the demands of the Bela Ojol Affan Kurniawan mass action that took place at the West Java DPRD Building on August 29–30, 2025. One of the main demands of the masses was improved welfare for online motorcycle taxi (ojol) partners.

Following up on this, the West Java Provincial Government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the BPJS Employment. This protection scheme not only covers ojol drivers but also other vulnerable worker groups such as online transportation drivers, farmers, fishermen, manual laborers, scavengers, and street vendors.

«There are motorcycle taxis, Grab drivers, then there are farmers, fishermen, manual laborers, porters, scavengers, street vendors, all of whom we will insure. The annual premium is IDR 201 thousand and it is planned to be implemented through cooperation,» said the West Java Governor at Gedung Sate on Monday (1/9).

The governor emphasized that the premium financing is not fully borne by the West Java Provincial Government. The scheme prepared is a cost-sharing arrangement with regents/mayors and ojol application providers. «For example, if IDR 200 thousand is split in half, that is our commitment to building a sense of justice in society,» he said.

He gave an example of an ojol driver who had an accident resulting in amputation and had been covering medical expenses on their own until now. «In the future, such things will be covered by BPJS Employment, including the need for prosthetic legs and rehabilitation,» he explained.

Regarding the budget, the governor said this program will be implemented gradually. For the remaining four months of this year, the West Java Provincial Government has prepared an allocation of approximately IDR 60 billion in the 2025 Revised Regional Budget. «Next year, we will recalculate together with regents and mayors,» he said.

However, he emphasized that he will not provide assistance to regions that are reluctant to cooperate with BPJS Employment. «If the regent or mayor doesn’t want to, I will not provide a budget to that region. If the people protest, please ask their regional head,» the governor stated firmly.

The targets of this program will later refer to the National Single Socio-Economic Data (DTSEN), so that the distribution of BPJS Employment benefits will be more precisely targeted to ojol drivers and vulnerable worker sectors in West Java.

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to Be Established, West Bandung Regency Religious Ministry Still Preparing for Next Year's Hajj Implementation

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) officially approved the establishment on August 26, 2025. This is based on the Third Amendment Bill to Law Number 8 of 2019 concerning the Implementation of Hajj and Umrah Worship.

The establishment is planned to take over all management of Hajj and Umrah worship from the Ministry of Religion, aiming to create integrated and efficient one-stop service.

Regarding this matter, a resident of Lembang District, Taufik Kurnaefi (48) said that he had registered as a waiting list for prospective Hajj pilgrims approximately six years ago.

«I registered together with my wife since around 2019 and until now I’m still waiting for departure,» he said on Sunday (31/8/2025).

He added that he acknowledged knowing about the government’s plan to establish a new Ministry specifically dealing with Hajj and Umrah. Regarding this plan, he welcomed it positively.

«As a member of the public, I welcome the plan to establish,» he said.

He hopes that the establishment will have a positive impact on the management of Hajj and Umrah worship for Indonesian pilgrims in the future.

«It’s good because it will be more focused in serving Hajj pilgrims both in terms of data collection, services, and ensuring that the facilities obtained by Hajj pilgrims are maximized when in the holy land,» he emphasized.

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West Java DPRD Building

The West Java DPRD Building is the seat of the provincial legislature (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat Daerah) for West Java, Indonesia. It serves as the center for local governance and political discourse for the region. While its specific architectural history is not widely documented, the institution itself is a key part of the democratic framework established in modern Indonesia.

Gedung Sate

Gedung Sate is a historic government building in Bandung, Indonesia, renowned for its distinctive central spire that resembles a satay skewer. Completed in 1920 during the Dutch colonial era, it was originally built to house administrative offices. Today, it serves as the seat of the West Java provincial government and is a celebrated landmark of Bandung’s architectural heritage.

BPJS Employment

BPJS Employment is not a place or cultural site, but rather Indonesia’s national social security program for employment. It was established in 2014 as part of the country’s efforts to provide a comprehensive social security system for workers. The program offers protection to employees through benefits such as occupational accident insurance, old-age savings, pension funds, and death benefits.

National Single Socio-Economic Data

I am unable to provide a summary, as the «National Single Socio-Economic Data» does not refer to a specific place or cultural site. It appears to be the name of a data system, likely a government database or repository for consolidated socio-economic statistics, rather than a physical location with a history.

Ash Shiddiq Mosque

The Ash Shiddiq Mosque is a historic Islamic place of worship located in Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is traditionally believed to mark the site where the first Caliph, Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq, prayed while the Prophet Muhammad’s Mosque was under construction. The mosque remains a significant cultural and religious site for pilgrims visiting the holy city.

Ministry of Religion

The Ministry of Religion is a governmental department responsible for overseeing and administering religious affairs within a country. Its history is often tied to the modern nation-state’s development, where it was established to foster interfaith harmony, regulate religious institutions, and ensure the implementation of state religious policies.

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is a government body in Saudi Arabia responsible for organizing and managing the annual Hajj pilgrimage and the year-round Umrah pilgrimage to Mecca. It was established to facilitate the immense logistical and service operations required for the millions of Muslims who visit the holy sites each year, a role that has evolved significantly over the decades to ensure safety and comfort for pilgrims.

Indonesian House of Representatives

The Indonesian House of Representatives, known as DPR, is the elected legislative body of the Republic of Indonesia. It was established following the nation’s independence in 1945 and operates from a complex in Jakarta. The DPR is responsible for creating laws, overseeing the national budget, and supervising the executive branch of government.