BEKASI CITY – The selection process for the candidate for Technical Director of Perumda Air Minum Tirta Patriot has entered the finalization stage. The selection committee has now obtained 3 candidate names to be submitted to the Mayor of Bekasi for appointment as Technical Director.

Based on information obtained from several sources, the three candidates for Technical Director who passed the selection are Edwarsyah, Irwan Indriyanto, and Bahrul Alam.

When confirmed, the Acting Assistant for Regional Development II at the Regional Secretariat of Bekasi City stated that before the 3 candidate names for Technical Director are submitted to the Mayor of Bekasi, the selection committee will first seek input from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

“We will first seek input from the Minister of Home Affairs. So once there is input from the Minister of Home Affairs, the three successful candidates will then be submitted to the Mayor of Bekasi,” the official said when contacted on Tuesday (June 2, 2026).

He revealed that the announcement of the new Technical Director will be made by the Mayor of Bekasi in the coming weeks.

“God willing, in June (mid-month) the new technical director (of Perumda Tirta Patriot) will be announced,” he added.

He hopes that the elected Technical Director will bring about changes in improving drinking water services for the people of Bekasi City.

“Whoever is elected as Technical Director, I hope that the development of the PDAM can be enhanced. So that the community can be more satisfied with the services of Perumda Tirta Patriot,” he concluded.

Perumda Tirta Patriot

Perumda Tirta Patriot is a regional water utility company based in Bekasi, Indonesia, responsible for managing clean water distribution and services for the local community. Established as a municipal-owned enterprise, it plays a key role in supporting the region’s development by providing essential water infrastructure. The company reflects the city’s efforts to improve public services and meet the growing demand for reliable water supply.

Bekasi City

Bekasi City, located in West Java, Indonesia, has a long history dating back to the 5th century as part of the Tarumanagara Kingdom, one of the earliest Hindu kingdoms in the archipelago. In the modern era, it became a key site during Indonesia’s struggle for independence, notably hosting the 1946 Bekasi Battle. Today, it has evolved into a major industrial and residential suburb of Jakarta, known for its rapid urbanization and economic growth.

Regional Secretariat of Bekasi City

The Regional Secretariat of Bekasi City serves as the central administrative hub for the local government, coordinating policy implementation and public services. Located in West Java, Indonesia, Bekasi itself has transformed from a quiet agricultural area into a major industrial and residential satellite city of Jakarta since the late 20th century. The secretariat plays a key role in managing this rapid urbanization and development, reflecting the city’s modern administrative needs.

Ministry of Home Affairs

The Ministry of Home Affairs is a key government department in many countries, primarily responsible for internal security, public order, and immigration. In India, it was established soon after independence in 1947, evolving from the pre-independence Home Department, and plays a crucial role in police administration, disaster management, and border security. In the United Kingdom, the Home Office, founded in 1782, similarly handles policing, counter-terrorism, and citizenship matters, making it one of the oldest and most significant ministries of state.

Mayor of Bekasi

The “Mayor of Bekasi” refers to the head of the local government of Bekasi, a city in West Java, Indonesia. Historically, Bekasi developed from a small agricultural area into a major industrial and residential hub, and the mayor’s office has played a key role in managing its rapid urbanization since the city gained autonomous status in 1996. The mayor oversees local governance, infrastructure, and public services in this bustling satellite city of Jakarta.