DPR's Budget Is Reduced By Rp 1.3 Trillion, And Overseas Trips Are Cut Back

The People's Consultative Assembly (DPR) of Indonesia has revealed that it is also affected by the government's budget-cutting measures. Adies Kadir, the Deputy Chairman of DPR from the Golkar faction, announced that the DPR's budget for 2025 has been reduced by IDR 1.3 trillion from the initial allocation of IDR 6.6 trillion. "It's a cut of IDR 1.3 trillion," Adies said during a meeting at the DPR building on Thursday (February 20, 2025). He noted that the area most impacted by this reduction is the budget for official travel.

As a result, the DPR will need to revise its travel plans for 2025. "Everyone is affected by the efficiency measures, so we have to tighten our belts and reduce our visits. It’s better to travel by car," Adies explained. He also acknowledged that the international trips usually undertaken by the Inter-Parliamentary Cooperation Body (BKSAP) are also impacted by the budget cuts. "It's all about travel. How can they go abroad without a budget? That’s what BKSAP is struggling with. What can we do?" he added.

The Golkar politician jokingly mentioned that the DPR might face challenges in paying salaries to its members and staff if further budget cuts occur. "If this continues until May, we might have trouble paying our salaries," he concluded. Previously, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) and the Regional Representative Council (DPD) also faced budget cuts for 2025. This reduction was made in accordance with Presidential Instruction Number 1 of 2025 regarding spending efficiency in the implementation of the 2025 State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN). The DPD experienced a significant budget cut due to the president's savings directive. Initially, the DPD's budget for 2025 was set at IDR 1.3 trillion, but after a cut of IDR 422.55 billion, the usable budget is now IDR 881.1 billion.

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