BPS Attends Hearing Meeting with Commission X of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) on the Adjustment of the 2026 Work Plan and Budget

Statistics Indonesia (BPS) RI attended a Hearing Meeting (RDP) with Commission X of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), held at Nusantara 1 Building, Jakarta, on September 15. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Chairperson of Commission X, Lalu Hadrian Irfani, with the main agenda focusing on the adjustment of the 2026 Work Plan and Budget (RKA).

During the session, Commission X of the DPR RI approved the budget allocation for BPS in 2026. The additional budget for Fiscal Year 2026 is designated to support the Management Support Program. This approval further underscores the DPR’s full support for BPS’s role in implementing data-driven national strategic programs that generate tangible benefits for society.

Commission X of the DPR RI, together with Statistics Indonesia (BPS) RI emphasized the importance of implementing programs by taking into account the suggestions, views, and inputs from the House of members. This approach serves as a strategic step to ensure that every program of BPS is not only aligned with national development priorities but also effectively address the public’s data needs. This meeting was also attended by several members of Commission X, including Verrel Bramasta from the PAN Faction, Denny Cagur from the PDI Perjuangan Faction, Ruby Chairani Syiffadia from Gerindra Faction, also other members of Commission X.

“I, together with my colleagues in Commission X, will certainly support BPS to ensure that the 2026 Economic Census—an important milestone in capturing the structure of Indonesia’s economy and supporting the national development agenda, can be successfully implemented,” stated Hetifah Sjaifudian, Chairperson of Commission X of the DPR RI.

Chief Statistician of Statistics Indonesia (BPS) RI, Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti reaffirmed BPS’s commitment to consistently delivering accurate and high-quality data. The data provided by BPS is expected to be a solid foundation for informed decision-making in public policy formulation while also strengthening development planning toward a more advanced Indonesia.

“Certainly, the success of the 2026 Economic Census will be our shared success. Not only for BPS, but also for Commission X of the DPR RI and for society as a whole. I sincerely thank you for your unwavering support and attention to BPS,” said Amalia in closing of the hearing meeting.