BANDUNG- The Governor of West Java, Dedi Mulyadi, affirmed the commitment to transparency and accountability of the West Java Provincial Government regarding the allocation of a IDR 22 billion budget for cleaning services at the Al Jabbar Grand Mosque for the 2026 fiscal year.
This explanation follows public attention to the project’s value. According to Dedi, the budget is not just a lump sum but a detailed breakdown of the comprehensive needs for hundreds of workers who maintain the cleanliness of the mosque, a source of pride for the people of West Java.
“Based on a report from the Head of the West Java BPKAD, the allocation is intended for monthly salaries, health insurance, work accident insurance, old-age savings, and holiday allowances,” said Dedi Mulyadi in Bandung on Monday (April 20).
According to data from the West Java Regional Financial and Asset Management Agency, this program is officially registered on the Sirup Inaproc page with RUP Code 64264570. The total budget of IDR 22,091,454,575 comes from the 2026 APBD and is used to fund 273 cleaning staff.
Each worker is scheduled to receive a base salary of IDR 4.7 million per month. In addition to a decent wage, the budget includes mandatory protection components according to labor regulations.
These include: Health Insurance: IDR 189,507 per person/month, Old-Age Savings: IDR 175,294 per person/month, Work Accident Insurance: IDR 11,370 per person/month, Death Insurance: IDR 14,213 per person/month, and a Holiday Allowance reserve: IDR 394,806 per month.
The Head of the West Java BPKAD, Norman Nugraha, confirmed these details. He emphasized that the West Java Provincial Government acts as a responsible employer providing health and employment insurance protection for all field workers.
“There is a legal obligation for the employer to provide BPJS Health and Employment coverage. We ensure every worker is protected while carrying out their duties,” Norman stressed.
To maintain the cleanliness of the vast mosque area, the 273 cleaning staff are divided into several work zones. Namely, the Inner Zone (115 people): Responsible for the main mosque area with a three-shift system. Then, the Outer Zone (158 people): Responsible for the courtyard and terrace areas with a two-shift system.
The process of selecting the service provider was conducted openly through an e-purchasing mechanism to ensure efficiency and prevent budget misappropriation. “We want to uphold clean governance in every use of public funds,” concluded Dedi Mulyadi.
SOREANG — The Bandung Regency Government has declared a disaster status after floods and landslides hit several areas in the past week. This policy was taken to accelerate the handling of disaster impacts still being felt by residents in various districts.
The Acting Head, Wahyudin, said the status upgrade from alert to emergency response was carried out due to the continuous intensity of disasters and their widespread impact.
“This determination also aims to strengthen cross-sector coordination,” he said on Sunday (April 19).
He mentioned that at least six sub-districts were affected by fairly large-scale flooding. Meanwhile, reports of new incidents like water runoff and landslides continue to come in almost daily from various areas.
“With the emergency response status, the local government can immediately disburse funds for field handling. The Bandung Regency BPBD has allocated around IDR 900 million in Unforeseen Expenditure,” he said.
Additionally, aid also came from the National Disaster Management Agency amounting to IDR 310 million, along with support from various parties, including the PDAM and corporate social responsibility programs.
Wahyudin revealed that the disaster also resulted in casualties. A resident was reported dead after being swept away by a river current in the Banjaran area due to extreme weather since early April 2026.
The incident occurred when the victim fell in an area eroded by water. Several residents who tried to help
