Semarang, jateng.bps.go.id - The Head of Statistics Indonesia (BPS RI), Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti, commemorated Kartini Day by attending a solemn ceremony held at the Kartini Museum on Tuesday (21/4/2026). The ceremony was led by the Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection (PPPA), Arifah Fauzi, and attended by several regional officials and vertical agencies in Jawa Tengah.
On this occasion, Amalia was accompanied by the Head of BPS Jawa Tengah Province, Ali Said, and the Head of BPS Rembang Regency, Jubaedi. The ceremony was conducted with great solemnity, carrying forward the spirit of Raden Ajeng Kartini’s struggle for equality and the role of women across various sectors, including data-driven development.
After the ceremony, the agenda of the Head of BPS RI continued with a working visit to several BPS offices in the former Pati Residency area. During the visit, Amalia greeted and provided direction to staff at BPS Rembang Regency, BPS Pati Regency, BPS Kudus Regency, BPS Jepara Regency, and BPS Grobogan Regency.
In her remarks, Amalia emphasized the importance of maintaining the quality of statistical data as the main foundation for national and regional development planning. She also encouraged all BPS personnel to continuously enhance professionalism, integrity, and public service spirit, in line with Kartini’s values that remain relevant today.
This activity serves as a momentum to strengthen synergy among BPS work units in the regions, while reaffirming the commitment to providing accurate, up-to-date, and reliable data for Indonesia.