Allocating IDR 2.8 Billion Funds To Overcome Inflation, Manggarai Regent: Not In BLT Form, But In Other Activities That Provide Many Benefits

Manggarai Regent Heribertus Nabit. (Photo: Doc. Antara)

KUPANG - The Manggarai Regency Government, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) has allocated IDR 2.8 billion from the General Transfer Fund to address the potential for high inflation from the impact of the increase in fuel oil (BBM).

"According to the direction from the Ministry of Home Affairs, the regional government should allocate two percent of the general transfer fund. The Manggarai Regency Government has allocated it to control inflation in Manggarai Regency," said Manggarai Regent Heribertus Nabit, as quoted by Antara, Sunday, September 25.

Heribertus Nabit said the two percent of the General Transfer Fund for the October-December 2022 period will be used for various activities to control inflation.

"While there is still room in the (APBD) budget changes that can be allocated by making various adjustments to control inflation, if there is room then we have a budget we will allocate by making adjustments," he said.

According to him, the distribution of aid was not done in the form of direct cash assistance (BLT), but through other activities that have benefits for many people.

"If it is allocated through BLT, it can cause problems in the community. We are targeting activities that can be enjoyed by many people," said Heribertus Nabit.