The Authority of The Regional Border Management Agency (Bppd) of Riau Islands Province in Managing Border Areas

Abstract

Borders are of concern to the government because they are dividing lines that not only determine a country's sovereignty, but also affect security, economy, and social relations between countries. In this context, the government seeks to strengthen the supervision and management of border areas to prevent smuggling, illegal immigration, and potential conflicts that can disrupt national stability.In this study, researchers used the literature study method as an approach. Literature study is a process that involves various stages such as data collection to information analysis. Local governments have the authority as outlined in Local Government Law Number 23 of 2014 Article 1 Paragraph 9 which regulates the authority of autonomous regions and the division of tasks between the central and local governments. The authority of BPPD in managing border areas as stipulated in Article 1 Paragraph 11 of Law No. 43 of 2008 states that the Agency is authorized by this Law in the field of management of State Boundaries and Border Areas. Thus, the existence of BPPD as an institution responsible for managing border areas in Riau Islands Province is very important to create stability and order in the region.