BANDA ACEH | INDATANEWS.COM - Aceh Deputy Governor Fadhlullah participated in a public hearing (Rapat Dengar Pendapat Umum/RDPU) held by Commission II of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) with regional governments from across Indonesia on Thursday, July 30, 2026. The meeting was conducted via video conference from the Aceh Deputy Governor's office.
The hearing was chaired by Commission II of the DPR RI, which invited Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian along with representatives from the Ministry of Home Affairs. The forum discussed various strategic issues related to regional government administration and gathered numerous inputs from local governments throughout Indonesia.In addition to the central government and regional administrations, several regional government associations also took part in the meeting. These included the Association of Indonesian Regency Governments (APKASI), the Association of Indonesian Provincial Governments (APPSI), and the Association of Indonesian City Governments (APEKSI).
Governors, deputy governors, regents, and mayors from various regions also joined the discussion online. The participation of regional leaders was part of efforts to strengthen communication between the central and regional governments in formulating policies aimed at improving governance.Aceh Deputy Governor Fadhlullah attended the hearing together with several representatives from the Aceh Government. Assistants to the Aceh Regional Secretary and relevant heads of government agencies were also present to follow discussions on strategic issues related to regional interests.

The discussion on remuneration received significant attention as it is closely related to social protection and the working conditions of regional leaders in carrying out their governmental responsibilities. Regional governments hope that future regulations will uphold the principle of fairness while reflecting the significant responsibilities attached to these positions.
The meeting also discussed the revenue-sharing system between the central government and regional administrations. Revenue-sharing regulations are an important component of central-regional fiscal relations because they directly affect the ability of local governments to implement development programs.Through this joint dialogue, central and regional governments were able to submit various proposals to improve regional financial management, making it more effective and capable of supporting sustainable development.
Commission II of the DPR RI also highlighted various efforts to increase regional own-source revenue (Pendapatan Asli Daerah/PAD). Increasing PAD is considered a key step toward strengthening regional financial independence and reducing reliance on funding from the central government.
Each region has different economic potentials and requires policies that encourage the optimal use of legal and sustainable revenue sources. Regional governments continue to explore various opportunities to increase local income.Strengthening PAD is also an important part of efforts to enhance the capacity of regional governments in financing development programs and improving public services for communities.

The discussions are expected to strengthen regional governance, improve the welfare of regional leaders based on the principle of fairness, and enhance regional fiscal capacity through the optimization of locally generated revenues.
The participation of Aceh Deputy Governor Fadhlullah in this national forum demonstrates the Aceh Government's commitment to actively engaging in policy discussions related to strengthening regional administration and supporting national development. (IDNC)REPORTER: Adli Safwan | EDITOR: Fik Sagala