JAKARTA - The Ministry of Transportation (Kemenhub) proposes an additional budget of Rp. 20.11 trillion in the 2027 Fiscal Year to strengthen the aspects of transportation safety, public services, regional connectivity, and to ensure the sustainability of the ministry's operations.
The proposal was conveyed by Minister of Transportation Dudy Purwagandhi in a working meeting with Commission V of the Indonesian House of Representatives at the Parliament Complex, Senayan, Jakarta, Wednesday, June 17.
In the meeting, Commission V of the Indonesian House of Representatives approved the indicative ceiling of the Ministry of Transportation for the 2027 Fiscal Year of Rp. 28.34 trillion.
Dudy explained, based on the Joint Letter of the Minister of Finance and the Minister of PPN/Bappenas, the Ministry of Transportation obtained an indicative ceiling of 2027 of IDR 28.34 trillion.
Meanwhile, the indication of funding for the Strategic Plan (Renstra) 2027 reached Rp. 46.21 trillion so that there is still a difference in budget needs of Rp. 17.87 trillion or 38.67 percent.
When compared to the Ministry of Transportation's budget ceiling of Rp. 55.16 trillion, said Dudy, the budget gap even reached Rp. 26.82 trillion or 48.62 percent.
"This condition shows that there are still a number of priority programs, especially in terms of safety, basic services, and regional connectivity that require additional budget support. This is very important so that the target for transportation development in the country can be optimally achieved," he said in a statement. official, Thursday, June 18.
According to Dudy, the preparation of the 2027 program and budget is directed at improving transportation safety, maintaining national connectivity, strengthening public services, as well as supporting the agenda for economic growth and equitable development.
"All programs and activities that we plan for next year are directed at improving transportation safety, maintaining national connectivity, to strengthening public services. Another goal is to support the agenda for economic growth and equitable development in accordance with national priorities," he said.
He explained a number of priority programs that will be carried out by the I-level unit of the Ministry of Transportation in 2027.
In the land transportation sector, the program is focused on supporting the implementation of Zero ODOL, improving road safety, handling accident-prone locations, and specialized transportation services.
Meanwhile, the maritime transportation sector will prioritize safety and security of navigation, specialized maritime transport services, and the development of maritime connectivity infrastructure.
In the aviation sector, the Ministry of Transportation will strengthen aviation safety and security facilities, operational supervision, and pioneering air transport services.
As for the railway sector, the priority is directed at operating and maintaining infrastructure, building infrastructure, handling a piece of crossing, pioneering train services, and free motor transport programs.
To close the gap in budget needs, the Ministry of Transportation proposed an additional fund of Rp. 20.11 trillion.
The additional allocation was allocated, among others, for support for the safety of land, sea, air, and railway transportation of Rp7.98 trillion, support for national services and priorities of Rp9.17 trillion, regional services for lagging, leading, outermost, and border areas (3TP) of Rp957 billion, and employee spending of Rp2 trillion.
"The Ministry of Transportation proposes an additional budget of Rp. 20.11 trillion. This additional budget is directed to ensure the fulfillment of safety aspects, public services, regional connectivity, and the sustainability of the ministry's operations," said Dudy.
Dudy also appreciated the support of Commission V of the Indonesian House of Representatives for the Ministry of Transportation's programs.
According to him, budget support is an important factor in realizing safe, reliable, and equitable transportation services for the community.
"Thank you to Commission V of the DPR RI for its support to the Ministry of Transportation. This support will be very decisive for the success of the implementation of the programs that we have conveyed and will be an important part of our joint efforts in providing better transportation services for the community," he said.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of Commission V of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Lasarus, emphasized that his party would fight for an increase in the budget for all ministries and agencies that are partners of Commission V to support the implementation of national priority programs.
"Furthermore, Commission V of the DPR RI will fight for an increase in the budget to finance priority national programs and community-based programs, in accordance with the mechanisms and provisions of laws and regulations," said Lasarus.
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