Natuna Regent Cen Sui Lan has appointed five senior officials to key leadership positions within the Natuna Regency Government for 2026. The inauguration ceremony took place on Monday afternoon (October 5) at the Regent’s Office meeting room on Jalan Batu Sisir, Bukit Arai, Natuna.
The appointments were made under Decree No. 276/BKPSDM/2026. The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Regent of Natuna, the Chair of the Natuna Regency Regional House of Representatives (DPRD), the Regional Secretary, heads of regional government agencies, and the newly appointed officials.
In her remarks, Cen Sui Lan emphasized that the appointments marked more than an administrative formality. They represented the beginning of a major responsibility to lead their respective agencies, deliver quality public services, and make meaningful contributions to Natuna’s development.
She noted that senior leadership positions play a strategic role in government. The newly appointed officials are therefore expected to lead their organizations effectively, build cohesive teams, and introduce innovations and new initiatives to support the achievement of Natuna Regency’s vision and mission.
The Regent urged the officials to adapt quickly to their new roles and responsibilities, strengthen coordination across their respective teams, and carry out their duties with dedication.
She also stressed the importance of integrity and accountability in public service. The officials were encouraged to focus on performance and tangible results, strengthen collaboration with relevant stakeholders, and set a positive example for the organizations they lead.
Cen Sui Lan also reaffirmed the Natuna Regency Government’s commitment to improving workplace conditions for civil servants. She announced that the local government plans to renovate offices and workspaces that are no longer fit for use next year, allowing government personnel to work in a more comfortable environment.
She expressed hope that improvements to workplace facilities and infrastructure would help enhance staff performance, improve public services, and support the implementation of regional development programs.
With the appointment of these five senior officials, the Regent expressed her hope that local government operations would become more effective and cohesive, with a stronger focus on public service and development outcomes that directly benefit the community.
The five newly appointed officials are:
1. Hendra Kusuma — Secretary of the Natuna Regency DPRD.
2. Edi Priyanto — Regent’s Expert Staff for Community Affairs.
3. Ilham Kauli — Head of the Department of Education and Culture.
4. Hikmatul Arif — Assistant for General Administration.
5. Ikhwan Solihin — Head of the Department of Population and Civil Registration. (Pro_Kopim Natuna/S)
RILIS PERS, Number : 07028/PRO_KOPIM/2026
