Natuna Regent Cen Sui Lan called the 27th anniversary of Natuna Regency in 2026 an opportunity to reflect on the region’s achievements, evaluate ongoing challenges, and accelerate development.
Speaking at the anniversary commemoration at the Natuna Regency DPRD Plenary Meeting Room on Monday morning (October 12), she expressed gratitude to the region’s founders, former government leaders, community figures, and residents who had contributed to Natuna’s progress.
The event was attended by the Deputy Regent of Natuna, representatives of the Riau Islands Provincial and Natuna Regency DPRDs, the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda), the Regional Secretary, heads of regional government agencies, subdistrict and village heads, and community leaders.
Cen Sui Lan reported that Natuna received approximately Rp637.533.910.200 in funding support from the State Budget (APBN) and the Riau Islands Provincial Government in 2026. The funds support development programs in infrastructure, education, fisheries, agriculture, housing, food security, and public services.
She urged residents to support development initiatives, protect existing achievements, and help realize the region’s potential, emphasizing that collective participation was essential to delivering tangible benefits and improving public welfare.
Meanwhile, Natuna Regency DPRD Chairperson Rusdi, who presided over the plenary session, called for stronger unity and collaboration to address key challenges, including equitable development across islands, connectivity, education, healthcare, local economic growth, infrastructure, fishers’ welfare, marine tourism, and environmental protection.
He reaffirmed the DPRD’s commitment to representing public aspirations and stressed that sustainable development required coordination, transparency, and open dialogue among the government, legislature, stakeholders, and community.
The anniversary is expected to strengthen collaboration and advance more equitable development, improve public welfare, and support Natuna’s long-term progress. (Pro_kopimnatuna/D&S)
RILIS PERS, Number : 07034/PRO_KOPIM/2026
