Budget cuts threaten the conservation and climate crisis mitigation agendas. Prabowo’s policies ignore the environment.

Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning Minister Nusron Wahid explains the polemic surrounding the sea barriers and the land certificates for the north coastal areas in the Tangerang Regency.

There are no clear criteria for the budget cuts imposed on ministries and agencies, and there is an impression of favoritism.

The government’s budget cuts are targeting spending deemed wasteful. However, the size of Prabowo Subianto’s cabinet contradicts his austerity rhetoric.

Several institutions, including the National Police and the Defense Ministry, are spared from budget cuts. Procurement of defense equipment continues.

Regional governments are identifying budget items that can be trimmed. Some are covering expenditure needs by taking on debt.

Key projects and public services will be affected by budget cuts. Employees struggle to work with the remaining funds.

Prabowo Subianto slashes state spending to finance the free nutritious meals program as sluggish tax revenues drain the state treasury.