Wednesday, 13 May 2026
MEDAN | INDATANEWS.COM – The City Government of Medan has reaffirmed its commitment to data-driven governance as a core strategy for regional development. The commitment was highlighted when Medan Mayor Rico Tri Putra Bayu Waas received a delegation from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) of Medan at City Hall on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
During the meeting, Mayor Rico Waas emphasized that data should not be viewed merely as numerical information, but as a strategic instrument for policy direction, particularly in maintaining economic stability and driving growth in Medan.Data as a Strategic Policy Tool
Read Also:The mayor underscored the vital role of BPS as an early warning system for local government. According to him, the system enables authorities to detect economic trends at an early stage and respond with timely policy interventions.
"We hope that BPS Medan can provide early warning signals, such as which commodities or goods may experience price increases that could trigger inflation. This allows us to take preventive measures promptly," Rico Waas said, accompanied by Head of the Communication and Informatics Office of Medan, Arrahmaan Pane, and Head of Bappeda Medan, Ferri Ichsan.
Real-Time Investment Data IntegrationBeyond economic stability, Mayor Rico Waas also called for stronger integration between BPS data and the Medan Investment and One-Stop Integrated Services Agency (DPMPTSP).
Read Also:He stated that real-time data integration is essential to analyze investment flows and identify high-growth sectors across the city.
"This collaboration will help us clearly map out Medan's dynamically growing key sectors," he added.
Support for Economic Census 2026Meanwhile, Head of BPS Medan, Hafsyah Aprilia, explained that the visit aimed to seek the mayor's support for the successful implementation of the 2026 Economic Census (Sensus Ekonomi 2026).
Read Also:She stressed that strong support from the local government is crucial to ensure smooth data collection across all stages of the survey.
"We hope for the mayor's support, as it is the key to the successful implementation of this economic census," she said.
Two-Phase Data Collection ProcessHafsyah further explained that the Economic Census 2026 will be conducted in two phases. The first phase will run from May 1 to May 31, 2026, focusing on large-scale enterprises. The second phase will take place from June 15 to August 31, 2026, using a door-to-door approach to cover both business and non-business households.
Read Also:As a symbolic gesture of support, BPS also requested permission to conduct the initial data collection at the mayor's official residence.
Strengthening Public Communication
BPS also emphasized the importance of public outreach and requested comprehensive support from the city government, particularly through the use of all available public communication channels in Medan."Strong collaboration between BPS and the City of Medan is key. We aim to ensure that the data collected is accurate and comprehensive, so that policy decisions can be made in a targeted and sustainable manner," Hafsyah noted. (IDNC)
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