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Society 1 month ago
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Budget cuts cast shadow over disaster readiness
The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) saw its budget for 2026 slashed to Rp 491 billion (US$29.1 million) from Rp 2 trillion in 2025, while the National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) only got Rp 1.4 trillion for this year.
Regulations 5 months ago
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Governors press finance minister to reconsider regional budget cuts
Governors have urged Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to reconsider sharp cuts to regional transfer funds, warning the move would strain local budgets and may stall infrastructure projects, with smaller, low-revenue regions being hit hardest.
Academia 9 months ago
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A 5 percent defense trap: Indonesia’s path to strategic balance
Indonesia should pursue a balanced 2-3 percent GDP defense budget, leveraging quantum technology and strategic partnerships to strengthen its security, preserve its economy and maintain its non-aligned stance.
Opinion 5 years ago
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Ministries need more info to expedite budget execution
In order to increase the likelihood of compliance and speedy execution of the budget, unclear messages should be clarified, while clarity and consistency of policies and goal congruence among budget executors should exist.
Opinion 5 years ago
Indonesia will emerge out of pandemic highly indebted. Every rupiah counts
The government has plans for Rp 436 trillion spending to contain COVID-19, focusing on health care, the social safety net and business-rescue programs. Thus, the government will become the biggest spender during the economic crisis as businesses and consumers mostly tighten their belts.
National 5 years ago
Rp 770,000 for a chicken? House demands explanation from Agriculture Ministry
House of Representatives Commission IV, which oversees agriculture, forestry, fisheries and food production, has demanded an explanation from the Agriculture Ministry over its high budget allocation for chicken procurement.
