Jakarta Honors Subdistrict Heads for Regional Development with Benyamin S Award
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is holding the second Benyamin S Award (BSA) to honor subdistrict heads who have contributed to regional development. This initiative aims to bolster the city's global standing while strengthening local identity.
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