Statistics Indonesia (BPS) of Magelang Regency held the Training for 2026 Statistical Working Area (Wilkerstat) Data Processing Officers and Processing Implementation for Establishing the Geospatial Framework and Content of Wilkerstat SE2026, over two days from September 9 to 10, 2026. The training was conducted using a hybrid method, starting online on the first day and continuing offline on the second day.
The training involved participants comprising 24 Processing Operators, 3 Supervisors, supported by 1 Committee member, and guided by 1 Regional Instructor (Inda) from BPS Magelang Regency, Sad Jana Yoga Hidayat, S.Si.
On the first day, Wednesday (9/9/2026), the online session via Zoom Meeting commenced at 08:10 AM WIB with an opening prayer, a pre-test, and attendance checking led by the instructor. Participants received comprehensive training covering SLS concepts, methodologies, digital map/geotagging processing via QGIS and FRS-MFDOnline, and concluded with practical assignments until 04:00 PM WIB.
On the second day, Thursday (10/9/2026), the session continued offline in the Hall of BPS Magelang Regency. The offline session was officially opened with welcome remarks by the Head of BPS Magelang Regency, Kus Haryono. In his remarks, he emphasized the importance of accuracy and precision among processing officers in handling Wilkerstat data, given that a valid geospatial framework and statistical working area serve as the foundational basis for the success of future BPS data collections and censuses, particularly the 2026 Economic Census (SE2026). Through this training, processing officers are expected to uphold the quality and consistency of statistical data in Magelang Regency.
