IndoNEWSian.com – Ahead of Surabaya’s 732nd anniversary (HJKS), Chairman of Commission A of Surabaya City council, Yona Bagus Widyatmoko (Cak YeBe) emphasized that real progress requires courage to execute visionary plans. “It all begins with courage—do you dare to change or not?” he stated.
Strong Critique: Stop Relying on Hollow Narratives
He criticized the tendency to promote beautiful programs that lack implementation. He called on leaders to move beyond rhetoric and commit to real transformation.
Bureaucracy Still Needs Major Fixes
While improvements in education and healthcare are acknowledged, Cak YeBe underlined ongoing issues in public service and bureaucracy that cannot be ignored.
Leadership by Example is Crucial
Without real examples from leaders, public trust will erode. He urged consistency between words and actions, especially from the city’s top officials.
HJKS 732: Collaboration Must Be Paired with Integrity
Time to End Institutional Egos. The anniversary, he said, should be a catalyst for honest collaboration. “Collaboration without integrity is meaningless,” he remarked.
Cak YeBe’s Vision for a Better Surabaya
“Surabaya can be better—as long as everyone dares to change,” he concluded. (@)
