Malang Regency's 1266th Anniversary Logo Launch Sparks Debate Over Official Attendance

The Government of Malang Regency unveiled a new logo to mark the region's 1,266‑year anniversary on 25 July 2026. Designed by Rheindra Rizky Nalendra, the emblem combines motifs of cultural heritage, agriculture, tourism and modern dynamism, and carries the tagline “Kabupaten Malang Berdaya Saing.” The ceremony was held in Pendopo Agung and attended by provincial officials, department heads and district leaders, with the Assistant to the Regency Secretariat, Wahyu Kurniati, representing Regent Sanusi.

The Center for Democracy and Public Policy Studies (PUSDEK) criticised the launch, noting that the Regent and Deputy Regent were not present. PUSDEK argued that their absence undermined the moral legitimacy of the event and called for the logo unveiling to be repeated with direct attendance by the top local leaders, emphasizing the symbolic importance of the anniversary for regional identity.