PSBI is a consortium of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) involved in the operation of the Whoosh high-speed railway. The firm owns 60 percent of Whoosh operator PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC), while the remaining 40 percent is held by a consortium of Chinese state-owned firms.

According to Jasa Marga’s disclosure to the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) on Wednesday, the transaction was completed on June 30.

“The transaction is conducted to fulfill the required cash deficiency support of KCIC for 2023–2024 via PSBI,” reads the disclosure statement published on Wednesday.

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Cash deficiency support (CDS), also known as operational assistance funding, is a type of financial arrangement that involves loan facilities to support infrastructure projects, particularly during their initial operational phase, to prevent a cash flow shortfall.

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The transaction was recorded as a transfer of cash to “other receivables” in Jasa Marga’s consolidated financial statements, which the company stated did not affect its revenue or expenses.

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