Tegal, May 7, 2025. Today marks a significant moment for the staff of the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) of Tegal Regency, as they actively participate in three strategic webinar events held simultaneously by BPS Republic of Indonesia. This event is part of the preparation for the implementation of three national surveys that will be conducted in 2025, namely: 1. Briefing on the 2025 Survey of Supporting Services for Transportation (Warehousing, Forwarding, and Courier - VPEK) 2. Briefing on the 2025 Tourism Services Sector Survey (SBJP) – Transportation Survey 3. Briefing on the 2025 Podes Web Infrastructure ### 1. Briefing on the 2025 Supporting Services for Transportation (VPEK) Survey: Synergy in National Distribution Organized by the Directorate of Distribution Statistics of BPS RI, this event was held for two days, May 6-7, 2025, and aims to strengthen technical understanding in the implementation of the Supporting Services for Transportation Survey, which covers the warehousing, forwarding, and courier sectors. BPS Tegal Regency has sent two leading regional instructors, namely: * Martin Muktiasih, S.Stat., Junior Statistical Expert and Head of the Distribution Team * Adi Prima Widi Nugraha, who also acts as a site-in instructor In this event, Martin and the team actively discussed questionnaires, grouping of supporting service businesses, and technical aspects of filling out the digital VPEK list. The emphasized material includes the methodology for updating the business field classification (KLU), the use of the CATI/CAPI system, and the implementation of tiered field validation. ### 2. Briefing on SBJP – Transportation Survey: Addressing National Mobility Challenges Taking place on May 7-8, 2025, the Briefing on SBJP 2025 – Transportation Survey webinar was organized by the Directorate of Statistics for Finance, Information Technology, and Tourism (KTIP) of BPS RI. This event is part of strengthening data in the tourism sector, particularly from the perspective of transportation modes. Martin Muktiasih was again entrusted as the representative of BPS Tegal Regency, this time as the Team Leader and main contact person, accompanied by his colleagues on the regional SBJP team. The material covered includes: * Refinement of the sample design for air, sea, and land transportation * Innovation in digital-based data collection * Harmonization of SBJP with supporting variables for tourism GRDP * Challenges of data integration from informal transportation service providers This event also served as an intensive discussion forum between the central and regional governments regarding the synchronization of thematic tourism indicators, especially in the face of increasing targets for domestic and foreign tourists in 2025. ### 3. Briefing on the 2025 Podes Web Infrastructure: Foundation for One Indonesia Data Meanwhile, on May 7, 2025, the Briefing on the 2025 Podes Web Infrastructure was also held in parallel by the Directorate of Statistics for People's Welfare and Social Affairs (Hansos) of BPS RI online. This event serves as the initial foundation for the implementation of village infrastructure data collection through a spatial-based web enumerator. BPS Tegal Regency has assigned two key personnel to this event: * Sodikin, S.ST., Junior Computer Specialist, who focuses on system infrastructure and data integration aspects * Ema Tamaema, S.Si., as the Podes Regional Instructor who is an expert in social statistics and village community involvement In this briefing, they received technical training on updating: * The web GIS-based PODES 2025 input and mapping system * Village infrastructure modules include water networks, electricity, roads, internet, and public facilities * Spatial data validation through digital maps and field documentation Sodikin said, "The system developed this year is more adaptive and collaborative. We are ready to ensure that every village in Tegal Regency can provide valid and precise infrastructure data." ### Cross-Sectoral Synergy for Quality Data The active involvement of BPS Tegal Regency employees in these three national agendas reflects the spirit of professionalism and integrity of regional statistical officials. They are not only participants, but also active contributors in national discussion forums. The Head of BPS Tegal Regency (Bambang Wahyu Pomco Aji) expressed his appreciation for the performance of his team. "We are proud to have a team that is adaptive and ready to succeed in the national statistical agenda. Collaboration between the central and regional governments is the key to the accuracy of one Indonesia data." With the completion of today's series of webinars, BPS Tegal Regency is now in a position to oversee the implementation of surveys in the field to support data-based policymaking that is targeted, transparent, and inclusive. (widi)
