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View all search resultsSouth Sumatra faces backlash over plan to buy Rp 500 million pool tables for councilors
South Sumatra DPRD Secretary Aprizal said the procurement of the billiards tables was proposed by DPRD Speaker Andie, who also chairs the South Sumatra chapter of the All-Indonesia Billiards Sports Association (POBSI).
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lans by the South Sumatra administration to spend nearly Rp 500 million on two billiards tables for its Regional Legislative Council (DPRD) leadership have triggered widespread public backlash.
The procurement plan was listed in the General Procurement Plan Information System (SIRUP) of the South Sumatra DPRD Secretariat, which is accessible to the public.
The table for Andie Dinialdie's residence is valued at Rp 151 million, while the one for Ilyas Panji Alam's residence is significantly higher at Rp 335.9 million, bringing the combined total to nearly Rp 487 million.
The plan sparked widespread criticism after screenshots of the procurement listing circulated widely on social media, prompting netizens to accuse the administration of using taxpayer money for unnecessary and lavish spending amid ongoing government austerity measures.
The central government significantly reduced regional transfers last year and has maintained this policy in the 2026 state budget. The cuts have forced many regional administrations to scale back programs and tighten spending to balance their budgets.
South Sumatra DPRD Secretary Aprizal said the procurement of the billiards tables was proposed by DPRD Speaker Andie, who also chairs the South Sumatra chapter of the All-Indonesia Billiards Sports Association (POBSI).
“Yes, it was proposed by the leadership. I think it was reasonable given [Andie’s] role as head of the provincial billiards association,” he said on Sunday as quoted by Tribunnews.com.
