The Yogyakarta City Government has prioritized residents living along the Code River for the distribution of this year’s Idul Adha sacrificial meat, specifically featuring a generous donation from President Prabowo Subianto. As part of a broader initiative to support vulnerable communities, the city government has focused its efforts on ensuring that those living in high-density riverside areas receive support during the holiday.
Yogyakarta Acting Mayor Hasto Wardoyo confirmed that the 1-ton Simmental-Limousin hybrid cow donated by President Prabowo was explicitly allocated to the residents of Kampung Gemblakan Bawah in the Danurejan district. The selection of this specific location was driven by demographic data, as the area remains densely populated and home to many underprivileged families.
“The distribution site was chosen based on the socioeconomic conditions of the Code Riverbank area,” Hasto explained while overseeing the slaughter process on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The contribution is intended to reach approximately 300 households, fostering a sense of community, joy, and solidarity among residents during the celebration.
Beyond the presidential donation, the city government’s sacrificial program for this year includes a total of eight cows and five goats. These contributions were gathered from various sources, including the Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), local state-owned enterprises (BUMD), and internal contributions from the city’s leadership. Specifically, the Governor of DIY donated an 800-kilogram cow designated for the Al-Barokah Mosque in Pakuncen, Wirobrajan.
Hasto emphasized that these efforts serve a dual purpose: providing essential protein to those in need and encouraging community engagement. “Beyond sharing with orphans and the impoverished, this initiative aims to cultivate empathy and the spirit of ‘gotong royong’—mutual cooperation—in maintaining the cleanliness and environmental sustainability of the riverbanks, which serve as the city’s lifeline,” he stated.
To ensure health and hygiene standards, the slaughtering process for the presidential cow was conducted at the Giwangan Slaughterhouse (RPH) rather than on-site. Hasto Pribadi, head of the Takmir at the Keramat Al-Islam Mosque in Gemblakan Bawah, noted that the RPH facility was chosen for its safety and efficiency. He added that the President’s donation arrived at a crucial time, offering significant relief to families struggling with current economic challenges and a notable decline in local sacrificial participation compared to previous years.
Representing the local community, Vingky Kurnia expressed heartfelt gratitude for the government’s focus on riverside residents. “This aid is incredibly beneficial for all of us living along the river,” she said. Through this targeted distribution, the Yogyakarta City Government hopes to set a precedent for future Idul Adha celebrations, ensuring that the spirit of sacrifice continues to directly improve the welfare of the city’s most vulnerable citizens.
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Summary
President Prabowo Subianto donated a one-ton Simmental-Limousin hybrid cow to the residents of Kampung Gemblakan Bawah, located along the Code River in Yogyakarta. The local government selected this area for the distribution due to its high population density and the socioeconomic needs of the families living there. This donation is expected to support approximately 300 households during the Idul Adha celebration.
To ensure hygiene and safety, the cow was processed at the Giwangan Slaughterhouse before being distributed to the community. This contribution is part of a larger city initiative that includes several other sacrificial animals donated by local officials and state-owned enterprises to foster solidarity. The program aims to provide nutritional support to vulnerable residents while encouraging mutual cooperation and environmental awareness within the riverside community.