Jakarta, July 19 -- Head of the Domestic Policy Strategy Agency (BSKDN) of the Home Affairs Ministry Yusharto Huntoyungo has encouraged region-owned enterprises (BUMDs) to become pillars for regional revenue and provide quality public services.

"Therefore, it is essential to align perceptions on professional, transparent, and accountable BUMD management so that it can provide maximum contribution to the development and welfare of people in regions," he noted in a statement here on Saturday.

Huntoyungo stressed that BUMDs should not be viewed solely as profit-oriented business entities. Beyond that, BUMDs have a significant responsibility as agents of regional development, playing a role in driving local economic growth, creating jobs, a...