Aceh Barat daya Regency Emblem

The Aceh Barat daya Regency emblem communicates documented religious, cultural, and communal values, as well as themes of justice, knowledge, heroism, and prosperity. Its stated meanings connect these values with community deliberation and local agricultural products.

• Faith in Allah Almighty: This represents the principle of belief in the One Almighty God.
• Harmony and community deliberation: This reflects the community’s practice of using mosques to gather, discuss and resolve problems, and make decisions.
• Justice: This symbolizes the upholding of justice in community life and government.
• Knowledge and technology: This expresses the importance of mastering general and religious knowledge, as well as technology.
• Custom and culture: This reflects the preservation of local customs and cultural values.
• Heroic spirit: This signifies a resolve to call for good and prevent wrongdoing.
• Prosperity and well-being: Rice and peanuts represent leading local commodities, including the well-known Sigupai rice.
• Unity: This symbolizes the shared resolve and unity of the community and government when making decisions through deliberation.

The Aceh Barat daya Regency emblem is associated with the regional motto “Sapeue Kheuen Sahou Langkah” in Acehnese, meaning “Agreeing in word, uniting steps.”