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Medan local governance and regional activities

Overview

Medan Mayor Rico Waas has been involved in various regional leadership, social, and administrative activities. In early August 2026, Waas was appointed as a ‘Duta Penggerak Ayah Teladan’ (Father-Role Ambassador) by the provincial BKKBN representative. During the appointment, he advocated for the national Father-Role Movement and encouraged local officials to model strong family values. Concurrently, political commentators raised concerns regarding the city’s administration, specifically calling for more experienced appointments for the temporary city secretary to prevent stalled development. By late August 2026, Waas’s activities expanded to include regional security and disaster response. He attended the leadership transition of the Deputy Chief of North Sumatra Police, emphasizing the need for coordination between the local government and police forces. Additionally, the Medan City Government facilitated disaster relief efforts, with the Medan Civil Servants Corps distributing 50 million IDR to residents affected by tornadoes in several districts, including Medan Johor and Medan Amplas. In early September 2026, the Mayor shifted focus toward accelerating development and economic empowerment. During a Medan City Council (DPRD) plenary session, Waas instructed regional agencies to immediately execute development programs derived from legislative recess reports to ensure citizen welfare. He also met with leadership from PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) Medan to propose a structured micro-franchise model for ultra-micro business financing. During the KPRI Pemko Medan consumer cooperative’s annual member meeting, Waas urged the organization to improve professional governance, emphasizing that success should be measured by member trust and active involvement rather than just assets. He called for increased integrity, transparency, and collaboration with municipal government units. By mid-September 2026, Waas launched five new public service applications—PENGAWASMU, FAST TRACK PD, SOREDAY, SITANGKAS, and SIP-KURASI—to increase transparency and efficiency. He also proposed integrating public services through an AI-driven WhatsApp system.

Entities

Rico Waas · Medan · Medan City Government · Rico Tri Putra Bayu Waas · PT Permodalan Nasional Madani

Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Medan Mayor Rico Waas launches new digital services and cultural initiatives

    Medan Mayor Rico Waas launched five new public service apps and proposed AI-integrated WhatsApp services, while also initiating programs to preserve local culture among the youth.

  2. 5 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Rico Waas urges KPRI Pemko Medan to improve professional governance

    Medan Mayor Rico Waas urged the KPRI Pemko Medan cooperative to improve governance, transparency, and member participation to ensure sustainable professional growth and tangible benefits.

  3. 11 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Medan Mayor Rico Waas pushes for rapid development and structured micro-business support

    Medan Mayor Rico Waas is prioritizing the rapid execution of community development programs and advocating for structured, franchise-style business modules for micro-financing recipients.

  4. 21 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Medan Mayor Rico Waas attends police leadership transition and disaster relief efforts

    Medan Mayor Rico Waas attended the transition of the North Sumatra Deputy Police Chief and oversaw the distribution of 50 million IDR in aid to tornado victims in Medan.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Medan Mayor Rico Waas Named Father‑Role Ambassador Amid Calls for Better Appointments

    Medan Mayor Rico Waas became a Father‑Role Ambassador, while commentator Adi Warman Lubis urged better selection of the city’s acting secretary.

Sources

antaranews.com · batakpost.com · dnaberita.com · edisimedan.com · globalcybernews.com · matabangsa.com

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history