Village head elections held in Kepulauan Meranti and Bekasi

Simultaneous village head elections (Pilkades) are being conducted across various regions in Indonesia, with reports from Kepulauan Meranti and Bekasi highlighting orderly proceedings.

In Kepulauan Meranti, Riau, elections in 12 villages proceeded peacefully on October 8, 2026. Regent Asmar and the Regional Leadership Coordination Forum (Forkopimda) monitored polling stations in the Tebing Tinggi and Tebing Tinggi Barat districts to ensure security and order. Local police deployed hundreds of personnel to maintain stability and prevent conflict during the democratic process.

In Sukaresmi Village, Bekasi Regency, election organizers emphasized their commitment to neutrality and professionalism. Committee Chairman Ahmad Sibaweh stated that all staff and polling station groups (KPPS) were instructed to follow legal regulations to ensure transparency and prevent public suspicion. The committee reported that the process was carried out successfully despite limitations in budget and personnel.