JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto claims that the government has managed to carry out state budget efficiency of up to Rp308 trillion in the first year of his administration and diverted it to support productive programs, one of which is the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program.
This was conveyed by President Prabowo in a speech at the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026 forum in Jakarta, Friday, February 13.
Prabowo emphasized that the government had proven that the fiscal policy implemented was able to generate large savings from the state budget.
"In the first year, Rp308 trillion we have saved, equivalent to 18 billion US dollars, and we can do even bigger," said the President as quoted by ANTARA.
The President said that the savings came from reducing spending that was considered unproductive. The results of this efficiency were then diverted to support programs that directly affected the community, such as MBG which aims to improve the quality of people's nutrition.
The Head of State explained that a number of expenditure posts that were cut included overseas travel, ceremonial activities, and various discussion and study forums that were deemed not urgent.
According to the President, the government is currently focusing on concrete steps to solve people's problems.
"Studies, analyses, there is no need for too many studies and analyses. We already know the problem, lack of infrastructure, do it. Villages need bridges, make them. People are hungry, find food. There is no need for too much analysis, this is where we have saved a lot of money," explained the President.
The Head of State emphasized that the government continues to strive to close budget leaks so that efficiency can be further increased.
According to Prabowo, the budget efficiency step will continue as part of the strategy to strengthen the national economy while ensuring that government priority programs can run optimally and provide direct benefits to the community.
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