On Friday, July 4, 2025, the Cirebon Regency Statistics Agency (BPS) welcomed the Deputy for Social Statistics (BSS) of the Indonesian Central Statistics Agency (BPS RI), Dr. Ateng Hartono, SE., M.Si., and his entourage. The Deputy for Social Statistics (BSS) was warmly welcomed by the Head of the Cirebon Regency BPS, Judiharto Trisnadi, and all BPS Cirebon Regency staff.
Presenting the Deputy for Social Statistics (BSS) was Isti Larasati, an Associate Statistician at the West Java Province BPS, and Aris Budiyanto, the Head of the Cirebon City BPS.
The BSS Deputy's working visit to Cirebon Regency was to supervise the 2025 Intercensal Population Survey (SUPAS).
On this occasion, the Deputy for Social Statistics (BSS) had the opportunity to greet all BPS Cirebon Regency staff present in the BPS Cirebon Regency Hall. Cirebon Regency BPS employees eagerly listened to the direction and motivation
from the Deputy for Social Statistics, one of Cirebon's finest local figures. The Deputy for Social Statistics, Dr. Ateng Hartono, SE, M.Si., was born and raised in Cirebon, specifically in the Simaja area, Kesambi District, Cirebon City.
According to him, this working visit was very special because he was able to return to his hometown, which he left decades ago.
In a working meeting with the Deputy for Social Statistics, the Head of Cirebon Regency BPS, Judiharto Trisnadi, reported on various achievements of BPS Cirebon Regency's performance in the first semester of 2025 to the Deputy for Social Statistics.
In his remarks, the Deputy for Social Statistics discussed various issues currently emerging in the community, including the role and position of BPS in updating the National Census of Indonesia (DTSEN).
He also stated that BPS data is currently being used by ministries and agencies to make strategic policy decisions. To that end, he hopes that all BPS staff will play a role in formulating strategic government policies by providing quality data.
According to him, this is a major challenge for all BPS staff. If everyone can meet this challenge, it will further prove itself as a trusted statistical institution.
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