Aceh Selatan Regency Emblem

The Aceh Selatan Regency emblem consists of a five-sided shield containing religious, cultural, justice, and livelihood symbols. Its documented elements include a mosque dome and book, a rencong, scales, and representations of agricultural and marine wealth.

• Five-sided shield: The shield symbolizes Pancasila as the foundation of the state and as a defensive stronghold for the community.
• Mosque dome and book: These elements affirm the community’s commitment to Islamic law, religious values, and knowledge.
• Rencong: This traditional Acehnese weapon symbolizes heroism, courage, honor, dignity, and patriotism in defending the truth.
• Scales (dacin): The scales symbolize justice and law upheld objectively, without discrimination.
• Rice, cotton, and natural resources: Rice and cotton represent prosperity, welfare, and the region’s fertile land. The emblem’s account of local resources also identifies plantations, including nutmeg, and marine wealth as supports for the local economy.

At the bottom, a ribbon bears the motto “Satya Bhakti”, meaning loyal and devoted. The motto expresses the resolve of the community and local government to remain loyal to the nation and state and to serve in developing the region. The Aceh Selatan Regency emblem’s motto thus connects the ribbon’s inscription with documented commitments to loyalty and service.