The Government of East Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara, is committed to providing health insurance protection for its residents by allocating IDR 120 billion in 2026. These funds are focused on covering Social Security Administering Body (BPJS) Health contributions for citizens in need.
East Lombok Regional Secretary, Juaini Taofik, explained that the source of funding for these contributions will rely on revenue from the local tax sector, including motor vehicle tax (PKB) and land and building tax (PBB). This step was taken given the limitations on central government transfer funds, making the optimization of Regional Original Income (PAD) the main key to the success of this social security program.
In an effort to achieve this target, Juaini Taofik invited all elements of society, especially State Civil Apparatus (ASN), to be more disciplined in fulfilling their tax obligations. According to him, awareness of paying taxes is not just a matter of fulfilling administrative duties, but a form of social solidarity to help fellow residents who are less fortunate access healthcare services.
In addition to focusing on the health sector, collected local tax revenues are also directed toward supporting accelerated development and infrastructure improvements in the East Lombok area. The local government continues to strive to ease access to tax payments by providing direct service booths at various public events, as seen during the recent tax awareness campaign at Lapangan Tugu.
With full support from stakeholders and the community, it is hoped that tax revenue targets can be fully achieved. The active participation of ASNs is expected to serve as an example for the broader public in supporting the sustainability of health programs and regional development in the future.
