The logistics industry has the opportunity to take part in the government’s mega project to develop more than 80,000 Merah-Putih Village Cooperatives (KDMP), becoming a key spearhead in the distribution of agricultural products and various essential goods.
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The government has increased the allocation for the food security budget in the 2026 State Budget Draft (RAPBN) by 5.9 percent to IDR 164.41 trillion. This reflects the government’s serious commitment to achieving food self-sufficiency, particularly in rice and corn.
Citing OECD data, in 2023 Indonesia’s tax ratio stood at 12%. This figure is still below that of other countries, such as Malaysia (13.1%), Singapore (13.7%), China (20.4%), South Korea (28.9%), and Japan (34.4%).
In the 2026 Draft State Budget (RAPBN), the MBG program budget rises to IDR 355 trillion, a 400% increase compared to the 2025 budget of only IDR 71 trillion. This presents both opportunities and challenges for the business sector.
Regional heads are expected to be more creative in exploring new sources of regional revenue (PAD) to cover deficits caused by reduced transfers from the central government.
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Amid global uncertainty and signs of a domestic economic slowdown, Indonesia’s Financial Services Authority (OJK) remains optimistic that the banking sector will maintain stable performance.
No one would have expected that the performers on stage were top bankers in Indonesia who transformed into characters in a play titled the Financial Ketoprak *“Prince Samber Nyowo.”*
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MSMEs have become the backbone of the national economy, contributing 61.9% to GDP. However, many MSMEs seeking to expand their businesses are still constrained by financing issues. Deregulation and other breakthroughs are needed to help MSMEs move up and achieve sustainable growth.
The significant reduction in regional transfer fund (TKD) allocations in the 2026 State Budget (RAPBN 2026) becomes an opportunity for local governments to achieve fiscal independence.
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