Jakarta, April 26 -- Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian stressed the need for competition among regional leaders to improve local government performance, saying outcomes at the regional level directly shape national achievements.

He said Indonesia's decentralized governance gives regions broad authority, making their performance critical to national progress.

"A single underperforming region can affect national results," he said in a statement in Jakarta on Sunday.

He made the remarks at the 2026 National Governance Awards, aimed at fostering a competitive climate among regional leaders.

The Home Affairs Ministry continues to strengthen regional leadership performance through various initiatives, including award programs.

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