Both Are Tough, Sri Mulyani Finds Similarities To This One Piece Character

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JAKARTA - Minister of Finance (Menkeu) Sri Mulyani seems to know very well how to attract the attention of young people to understand and care about state finances. Most recently, the Minister of Finance took the example of a famous cartoon character One Piece.

"Not because of her fellow women, Nakamaani, the mainstay navigator. Similar to the Minister of Finance, must be able to determine the direction of the road," he said in a written statement on Monday, August 14.

The Minister of Finance explained that his similarity to the fictional character is to read the direction of the wind and changes in clouds, winding waves and storms that come. To not get lost on the Grand Line, and stay focused on your goals," he said.

The Minister of Finance added that he must also read the direction of the economy, the threat of pandemic, inflation, recession, El Nino, AI and geopolitics alternately.

"Most of the neighboring economy is shown by the Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) who is suffering from weakness, but we continue to try to survive," he said.

The state treasurer revealed that the state budget at the end of July was still a mainstay, protecting the people and encouraging progress. State revenues at the end of July reached 1614.8 trillion.

"The central government's spending of 1020 trillions - of which 564.6 trillion (55 percent) are immediately enjoyed by the people for welfare," he said.

Then, the APBN at the end of July the Primary Balance Surplus was 384.5 trillion. The overall balance was also a surplus of 153.5 trillion, up 44 percent from 2022.

"This is a report on the transparency of the state budget and monthly accountability. Nakama Namibia was hated because he was considered to have joined Arlong the opponent. However, that is a tactic to save the village and the taulan handai," he said.

"Often in life there are many misunderstandings. But never give up and be discouraged, keep doing good," closed the Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani.