House passes higher spending state budget 


Sufficient revenue: Purbaya (left) and Sri Mulyani Indrawati, the former finance minister, at a ceremony in Jakarta. Purbaya says Indonesia might not need to issue as much debt if the economy performs better and generates higher tax revenues. — Bloomberg

JAKARTA: The House of Representatives passes the 2026 state budget, approving higher spending that will widen the fiscal deficit as President Prabowo Subianto seeks to accelerate economic growth.

House Budget Committee (Banggar) chairman Said Abdullah said the 2026 budget was designed to help the country navigate a rapidly changing global environment.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Business News

Yayasan Peneraju unveils new basic package to accelerate Bumiputera AI upskilling
DIY homes: A growing trend
Why speculation hurts homebuyers
More fresh paint forl aneways
Ringgit likely to trade within 4.04-4.07 range next week
China equities set to shine
Banks snatch up mortgage bonds
Thai auto gears up, bumps and all
Offering luxury for less
Markets look beyond Venezuela shock

Others Also Read