Budget efficiency contrast in Indonesia and Vietnam


Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati prepares to present the state budget on Jan. 2, 2024 at the ministry in Jakarta. — The Jakarta Post

PRESIDENT Prabowo Subianto is cooking up a storm to fulfill his political promises, which include his flagship free nutritious meals programme, food security, energy security, housing and defence.

The cost is high, and massive budget cuts to prioritise these government programmes are already underway.

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