Purbaya Investigates Customs Director General Bribery Allegations Amid Prabowo’s Directive to Replace Incompetent Officials

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has issued a stern directive to the leadership of the Ministry of Finance, explicitly calling for the immediate removal of any customs officials implicated in corruption or professional incompetence. The mandate, delivered to the Head of the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS), Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, underscores a growing administrative push to … Read more

Indonesia’s 2026 Budget Deficit: Rp 135.7 Trillion in February | Tax Revenue Up 30%

Indonesia’s Budget Faces February Deficit of Rp 135.7 Trillion Jakarta – Indonesia’s budget recorded a deficit of Rp 135.7 trillion (approximately $8.6 billion USD) as of the end of February 2026, according to recent government data. This figure represents 0.53% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), signaling a period of increased government spending relative … Read more