Tuesday, 26 May 2026
LUBUK PAKAM | INDATANEWS.COM - The Regent of Deli Serdang, Asri Ludin Tambunan, officially appointed 53 administrative, supervisory, and functional officials, including heads of community health centers (Puskesmas), within the Deli Serdang Regency Government. The inauguration ceremony was held on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Cendana Hall on the second floor of the Regent's Office in Lubuk Pakam.
The appointments are part of a broader strategy to accelerate bureaucratic reform and improve the quality of public services across key sectors in the region.Public Office as a State Responsibility
Read Also:In his address, Asri Ludin Tambunan emphasized that holding public office is not merely an administrative position, but a significant responsibility in serving the state and the people.
"The position you assume today is not just a formal appointment or rotation, but a state mandate to support the vision of the President, the Governor, and the development goals of the Regent and Deputy Regent," he said.
He further noted that the Deli Serdang government continuously promotes organizational dynamics through rotations and appointments to ensure a faster, more flexible, and citizen-oriented bureaucracy. All placements, he added, are based on organizational needs and recommendations from respective leadership units.
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Six-Month Strict Performance Evaluation
The Regent announced that all appointed officials will be evaluated regularly and objectively based on their actual performance in the field."Within six months, an evaluation will be conducted. Those who fail to meet targets will be transferred or even demoted," he stressed.
Read Also:He urged the newly appointed officials to work quickly, responsibly, and with integrity, warning that any delays in public services or abuse of authority would not be tolerated.
Strengthening Public Services and Healthcare
Read Also:Special attention was given to the Public Works and Spatial Planning Agency (Dinas Cipta Karya), where the Regent called for significant improvements in service quality, particularly in licensing processes to prevent delays and illegal fees.
"Make Dinas Cipta Karya one of the best-performing agencies in Deli Serdang," he said.
He also instructed the newly appointed heads of health centers to strengthen basic healthcare services, including free health screenings, tuberculosis control, and stunting reduction programs.Additionally, he emphasized the importance of citizen-friendly services across education, population administration, and taxation sectors.
Read Also:"Citizens are already willing to pay taxes; they must not be burdened further. Our duty is to serve," he stated.
Closing Message to Newly Appointed Officials
In closing, the Regent reminded all officials that public office is not a status symbol but a mandate to deliver performance and accountability."Congratulations. Work properly, do not act improperly, do not harm the state, and do not make life harder for citizens. In six months, we will meet again to review your results," he concluded. (IDNC)
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