Yogyakarta regional news: budget cuts, tax relief, and cultural updates

Various regional developments are reported across the Yogyakarta Special Region. In the Kraton Yogyakarta, the 2026 Garebeg Mulud tradition is being held in a simplified format, omitting the traditional gunungan offerings and soldier parades.

In Sleman, the 2026 revised regional budget (APBD) involves a spending cut of Rp64.6 billion following a projected revenue decrease of Rp117.12 billion. Additionally, there are proposals to develop the Sleman Cultural Park into a comprehensive cultural information center.

In Bantul, the local government has waived administrative fines for Land and Building Tax (PBB-P2) arrears dating from 1994 to 2025. However, some residents have expressed concerns that socio-economic decile data does not accurately reflect their current financial conditions. Meanwhile, police have explained why three suspects in a case involving the disruption of a church service in Sewon have not yet been detained, citing their cooperation during investigations.

In Gunungkidul, underground rivers are being identified as a potential solution to address water shortages during the dry season. In Kulon Progo, the local DPRD has called for discussions between the Education Office and residents following opposition to the proposed regrouping of SDN Hargomulyo.