Commission IV of the Samarinda Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) has given firm directions to the Youth, Sports, and Tourism Agency (Disporapar) to carry out serious improvements in managing sports assets and venues. This step is taken as a strategic effort to boost Local Genuine Revenue (PAD) through public facility retributions, without side-lining their primary function as a platform for nurturing local athletes.
Chairman of Commission IV of the Samarinda DPRD, Mohammad Novan Syahronny Pasie, revealed that based on the latest Hearing Meeting (RDP), the PAD target from the sports asset sector is set at IDR 1.6 billion for the 2026 fiscal year. As of late June, revenue realization stood at IDR 757 million, largely supported by parking fees in the GOR Segiri area. Nevertheless, the legislature remains optimistic that the target can be met by the end of the year.
Novan emphasized that investing in sports infrastructure is a crucial long-term agenda for the city's economy. According to him, high-quality facilities will enhance Samarinda's bargaining power as a host for regional to national sports events. This is believed to create a domino effect benefiting the hospitality, transportation, culinary, and local MSME sectors.
To accelerate this potential, the DPRD suggested that the Samarinda City Government open doors for collaboration with professional private entities in asset management. Given that maintenance budget constraints are often an obstacle, efficiency and allocation of upkeep funds must be a priority to ensure facilities remain representative for both the public and event organizers.
Beyond the revenue aspect, Commission IV also highlighted the importance of synergy between venue quality improvements and athlete development programs. The DPRD hopes that physical facility upgrades will not only impact the regional treasury but also boost the performance of local athletes to compete on a broader stage.
