HARIANKALTIM.COM — Gubernur Kalimantan Timur, H. Rudy Mas’ud (Harum), membuktikan bahwa janjinya bukan sekadar ucapan kampanye. Untuk pertama kalinya, program Gratispol (Gerakan Tunjangan dan Insentif Sosial Politik) direalisasikan di Kabupaten Kutai Barat, Sabtu (21/6/2025), dan diberikan kepada para penjaga rumah ibadah lintas agama.
Dalam acara yang berlangsung di Auditorium Aji Tulur Jejangkat (ATJ), Gubernur Harum secara simbolis menyerahkan penghargaan Umrah dan Perjalanan Religi kepada 49 penerima dari berbagai agama: 26 Muslim, 16 Kristen, 10 Katolik, 1 Hindu, dan 1 Buddha.
“Program ini bukan soal satu agama. Ini untuk semua. Ini penghormatan bagi mereka yang menjaga ketenangan batin masyarakat,” tegas Gubernur Harum di hadapan ratusan warga.
Selain itu, juga disalurkan program Jospol, berupa insentif bagi para guru agama. Program ini menyasar kelompok-kelompok yang selama ini jarang mendapat perhatian langsung dari pemerintah, seperti marbot, pemuka agama, dan penjaga rumah ibadah.
“Gratispol bukan slogan. Ini komitmen. Dan hari ini kami mulai buktikan,” ucapnya.
Data Pemerintah Provinsi mencatat ada 3.405 penjaga rumah ibadah di Kaltim yang akan menjadi sasaran program ini, terdiri dari: 2.699 Muslim, 541 Kristen, 146 Katolik, 22 Buddha, 19 Hindu, dan 15 Konghucu. Semuanya dijanjikan akan diberangkatkan secara bertahap selama masa kepemimpinannya bersama Wakil Gubernur Seno Aji.
Gubernur Harum menegaskan, program ini hadir bukan sebagai hadiah, melainkan bentuk penghargaan atas dedikasi mereka menjaga harmoni antarumat beragama.
“Jangan lihat besar kecil bantuannya. Lihat niat baiknya. Ini bukti negara hadir untuk semua,” katanya.
Ia berharap, program ini menjadi inspirasi daerah lain dan memperkuat kerukunan serta semangat kebersamaan dalam membangun Kaltim Sukses menuju Generasi Emas. (ZYN/ADV/DISKOMINFO)
ENGLISH VERSION
East Kalimantan Governor H. Rudy Mas’ud (Harum) has proven that his campaign promises are more than just words. For the first time, the Gratispol Program (Social and Political Subsidy and Incentive Movement) was officially launched in West Kutai Regency on Saturday (June 21, 2025), and extended to religious facility caretakers of various faiths.
During a ceremony at the Aji Tulur Jejangkat (ATJ) Auditorium, Governor Harum symbolically handed over Umrah and Religious Pilgrimage Awards to 49 recipients from multiple religious backgrounds: 26 Muslims, 16 Christians, 10 Catholics, 1 Hindu, and 1 Buddhist.
“This program is not about one religion. It’s for everyone. It is a form of respect for those who safeguard the spiritual well-being of our communities,” said Governor Harum in front of hundreds of attendees.
Additionally, the Jospol Program was also introduced, providing financial incentives for religious teachers. This initiative targets groups that have long been overlooked by government support, including mosque caretakers, religious leaders, and worship facility guards.
“Gratispol is not a slogan. It’s a commitment. And today, we begin to prove that,” he stated.
According to provincial data, there are 3,405 religious facility caretakers in East Kalimantan who will benefit from this program, consisting of: 2,699 Muslims, 541 Christians, 146 Catholics, 22 Buddhists, 19 Hindus, and 15 Confucians. All are promised participation through a gradual rollout during Governor Harum’s term alongside Vice Governor Seno Aji.
The Governor emphasized that the program is not a mere gift but a gesture of appreciation for their sincere contribution in maintaining religious harmony.
“Don’t focus on the amount of support—look at the intention. This is proof that the government is present for all,” he said.
He expressed hope that the program would inspire other regions and strengthen interfaith unity and collective spirit in building a successful East Kalimantan toward the Golden Generation. (ADV/RED5/c)