# Kepulauan Meranti regional governance and administration > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/kepulauan-meranti-regional-governance-and-administration > Updated: 2026-10-22T09:52:08.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The Kepulauan Meranti Regency Government has implemented several administrative and fiscal measures. In late September 2026, Vice Regent Muzamil Baharudin announced a revision to the 2026 Regional Budget (APBD) to reduce employee spending from 44.50 percent to 36.38 percent of total expenditure. The revised budget prioritizes education at 33.69 percent and public service infrastructure at 28.50 percent. By October 2026, the administration focused on legal compliance and public safety. The local government, alongside the District Attorney's Office, conducted legal briefings for village heads to improve the transparency and accountability of village fund management. Additionally, officials coordinated with local police for the seizure and destruction of approximately 8.85 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine to combat illegal drug trafficking. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Kepulauan Meranti officials hold legal briefing and drug seizure destruction Kepulauan Meranti officials conducted legal briefings for village heads on fund management and oversaw the destruction of nearly 8.9 kg of seized crystal methamphetamine. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kepulauan-meranti-officials-hold-legal-briefing-and-drug-seizure-destruction ### 2026-09-28: Kepulauan Meranti reduces employee spending in 2026 budget revision Kepulauan Meranti Vice Regent Muzamil Baharudin announced a reduction in employee spending to 36.38 percent in the 2026 budget revision, while maintaining significant allocations for education and public works. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kepulauan-meranti-reduces-employee-spending-in-2026-budget-revision --- Cite as: Kepulauan Meranti regional governance and administration. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/kepulauan-meranti-regional-governance-and-administration