Working Visit of the Vice Chief Statistician of Statistics Indonesia (BPS) at West Nusa Tenggara

The Vice Chief Statistician of Statistics Indonesia (BPS), Sonny Harry Budiutomo Harmadi, conducted a working visit to West Nusa Tenggara Province (NTB) from August 24 to 25, 2025. Accompanied by the Head of BPS NTB Province, Wahyudin, he was welcomed by Assistant I of the NTB Provincial Secretariat, Drs. H. Fathurrahman, who represented the Governor of NTB.

On the first day, the Vice Chief Statistician of Statistics Indonesia attended a meeting with BPS NTB staff. Following the warm and engaging discussion, he also held a meeting with Vice Chair of Commission X of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), H. Lalu Hadrian Irfani.

The next day, the Vice Chief Statistician of Statistics Indonesia participated in the Socialization of the 2026 Economic Census, which was also attended by the Vice Chair of Commission X DPR RI, held at Golden Palace Hotel in Mataram. On the same occasion, he also took the time to greet participants of the Training for Field Officers of the National Socio-Economic Survey (SUSENAS) and the Quarterly Household Economic Survey (SERUTI) organized by BPS of West Lombok at the same venue.

During the Socialization of the 2026 Economic Census, the Vice Chief Statistician of Statistics Indonesia delivered a welcoming speech. In addition to the Heads of Provincial and District/City BPS Offices, the event was also attended by several members of the NTB Provincial Parliament (DPRD) and leaders of District Parliaments (DPRD).

In front of more than 100 participants, the Vice Chief Statistician of Statistics Indonesia emphasized that through the 2026 Economic Census (SE2026), Statistics Indonesia will provide information regarding the characteristics and structure of national economy comprehensively, including the digital economy and green economy.

During his keynote speech, the Deputy Chair of Commission X of the Indonesian House of Representatives expressed his appreciation for the role of Statistics Indonesia and highlighted the importance of support from all stakeholders to ensure that SE2026 is successfully implemented and delivers tangible benefits for both regional and national development.

Before returning to Jakarta, the Vice Chief Statistician of Statistics Indonesia took the time to visit and greet the employees at the BPS Office of Mataram City, where he also shared some guidance. “The success of the national statistics program cannot be separated from the dedication of our colleagues in the regions. I hope this spirit of togetherness will continue to be maintained for the sake of providing quality data for Indonesia,” said the Vice Chief Statistician of Statistics Indonesia.

Article: Public Relations of BPS NTB Province