Jakarta Provincial Government participated in the provincial government judging at the 2024 Regional Government Performance Appreciation at Oakwood Suites Kuningan, South Jakarta. Jakarta Regional Secretary, Marullah Matali also presented the event to explain the Performance of the Acting Regional Head 2024.

There are three aspects that we emphasize

Marullah said that Jakarta's performance towards a positive direction has been reflected in development indicators. Thanks to coordination, innovation and synergy of Regional Government with Central Government to commit in providing public services, as well as policies that are beneficial to the residents.

" There are three aspects that we emphasize. First, about community welfare, then public services, and competitiveness, Marullah said, Wednesday (12/4).

Marullah explained that community welfare sector showed significant improvement. The Extreme Poverty Rate has decreased and reached 0.35 percent in 2024, as well as the accuracy of program interventions, both specifically and sensitively. The decrease in the Open Unemployment Rate (TPT), is currently at 6.21 percent, along with the creation of jobs that contribute to the high Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) Per Capita in Jakarta.

"For public services, Jakarta has shown extraordinary achievement with a high Life expectancy Rate (AHH), low prevalence of stunting, and a good level of public satisfaction with public services," he added.

Marullah continued Jakarta also shows progress in Regional Competitiveness aspect by controlling inflation which decreased to 1.58 percent in Quarter III of 2024. The increase of investment and positive economic growth also reflect a conducive and prospective economic climate for future regional development.

"Jakarta serves both its 11.3 million residents and newcomers. Therefore, we must prepare the facilities and all the needs. It is hoped we are ready when Jakarta becomes a global city," he continued.

The jury members involved in the assessment process are Bobby Hamzar Rafinus, Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Ombudsman; Imelda, Acting Director of Performance Evaluation and Regional Capacity Improvement (EKPD) of the Directorate General of Regional Autonomy, Ministry of Home Affairs; Siti Zuhro, Principal Researcher of the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN); Arif Zulkifli, President Director of Tempo Media Group; and Philipus Parera, Director of the Tempo Data Analysis Center.