Jakbar City Government Records 728,842 Citizens Have Activated IKD, Minister of Home Affairs Tito Gives Appreciation

The Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Tito Karnavian gives the National Dukcapil Prima Awards 2026 to the Mayor of West Jakarta, Iin Mutmainnah/ Photo: IST

JAKARTA - The efforts of the West Jakarta City Government (Pemkot) in accelerating the activation of the Digital Population Identity (IKD), West Jakarta were able to penetrate the top four nationally and officially received the Dukcapil Prima Awards 2026.

The award in the form of a trophy and a certificate of appreciation was handed over directly by the Minister of Home Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia Tito Karnavian, to the Mayor of West Jakarta, Iin Mutmainnah, at the Bidakara Hotel, South Jakarta, Monday, August 3, 2026.

The Mayor of West Jakarta, Iin Mutmainnah, conveyed that this achievement is a tangible proof of the seriousness and strong commitment of the local government in encouraging the transformation of population administration services towards a modern digital-based system.

Until the beginning of August 2026, a total of 728,842 West Jakarta residents have successfully activated IKD. This number is equivalent to 38.81 percent of the total 1,877,975 residents who are required to have an ID card in the region.

The prestigious figure places West Jakarta firmly in the fourth national rank and confirms it as one of the 10 largest regions with the best IKD activation achievement in Indonesia.

"Alhamdulillah, West Jakarta managed to achieve the fourth national rank in the achievement of activating Digital Population Identity. This is the result of the hard work of all levels who continue to provide the best service to the community," said Iin with gratitude.

Deeper, Iin emphasized that the development of IKD is not merely an effort to shift identity cards to a digital form. This step is actually the main foundation in building a data-based government system, more accurate, responsive, and mutually integrated with each other.

"Population data has a very strategic value because it is the basis for the formulation of various government policies and at the same time makes it easier for the public to access various public services," he explained.

According to him, the success achieved is inseparable from various accurate strategies that have been rolled out. The ranks of the West Jakarta Civil Registry and Civil Registration Office (Dukcapil) are said to consistently implement the "pick up the ball" service approach, going directly to residential neighborhoods, schools, office buildings, to crowded centers and community activities to facilitate and educate residents.

Head of the West Jakarta Civil Registry Office, Gentina Arifin, explained that this achievement is the fruit of close cooperation and collaboration between all elements of government, from the city, sub-district, to the village which synergize to socialize and guide the community to understand the importance of activating IKD.

The achievement of almost 39 percent itself has exceeded the national target set at 30 percent. However, the ambition of the West Jakarta City Government has not stopped here. The next target that wants to be achieved is the figure of 50 percent activation by the end of 2026.

"This year, our target is to reach 50 percent of IKD activation. With the support of all stakeholders and community participation, we are optimistic that this target can be realized by the end of the year," concluded Gentina with full confidence.

The award that the Mayor of West Jakarta has just won is now in the spotlight and has received widespread appreciation from various circles, one of which was delivered by the West Jakarta Youth Figure, Umar Abdul Aziz. According to him, the award is not a mere gift, but the fruit of real performance that is shown every day for the benefit of the community.

Umar assessed that the Mayor of West Jakarta is a leader who is very concerned about the voices and complaints of the community. Every aspiration conveyed by the people is always greeted with serious responses and quick actions.

In fact, said Umar, the Mayor is not hesitant to impose sanctions on his subordinates who are considered not to carry out their duties and functions as they should. This firm attitude is proof that he does not want any gaps that hinder public services to West Jakarta residents.

"In my opinion, it is natural for him to receive awards, including from the Ministry of Home Affairs, because his performance is always moving quickly in handling various problems in the region. He also always builds close coordination with the elements of Forkopimko to maintain order and solve problems comprehensively," said Umar with full confidence.

Furthermore, Umar hopes that the spirit of work and assertiveness shown by the Mayor can be contagious to all levels of government in the West Jakarta environment. Thus, the service to the community can be increased, and every problem that arises can be immediately resolved for the realization of a disciplined, safe, and prosperous West Jakarta for all citizens.