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Economy 1 month ago
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Kadin warns of slowing regional growth amid budget cuts
At its 2026 economic outlook event on Jan. 15, Kadin cautioned against maintaining last year's budget policy to reduce regional transfers amid current global conditions, as doing so would only hamper local growth and exacerbate weakening demand.
Economy 2 months ago
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Govt orders more cuts to regional ‘inessential’ spending on flagship programs
Among the non-essential expenditures targeted by the joint circular signed by the finance and home ministers are ceremonial activities, official trips with “non-measurable” outputs and regional grants disbursed to other institutions.
Regulations 4 months ago
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New government lending scheme potential ‘risk’ for fiscal discipline
A new regulation allowing regional administrations and region- or state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to borrow money from the central government entails opportunities for local authorities but also poses risks to fiscal discipline, economists say.
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.
