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    "data": {
        "id": 1709574,
        "msgid": "illusion-of-development-when-renovating-an-official-residence-is-faster-than-improving-public-services-1777511119",
        "date": "2026-04-30 07:18:33",
        "title": "Illusion of Development: When Renovating an Official Residence is Faster than Improving Public Services",
        "author": "Robertus Belarminus",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "A planned Rp 25 billion renovation of the East Kalimantan Governor's official residence has sparked public scrutiny amid government efficiency drives in uncertain geopolitical times. Budget transparency advocate Misbah Hasan from FITRA highlights that such projects appear easier and more representative than enhancing public services, which involve lengthy processes like studies, tenders, budgeting, inter-agency coordination, and bureaucratic hurdles. This phenomenon underscores misplaced priorities in public spending, where official perks often take precedence over substantive service improvements.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The plan to renovate the official residence of\nthe Governor of East Kalimantan, Rudy Mas\u2019ud, valued at Rp 25 billion,\nhas successfully drawn public attention. It is not just the fantastic\nfigure, but the timing that feels inappropriate while the government is\nimplementing efficiency measures amid uncertain geopolitical conditions.\nThe public naturally questions the priorities. Official residences often\nbecome a \u201cfresh start\u201d with every new official\u2019s arrival. Secretary\nGeneral of the Indonesia Forum for Budget Transparency (FITRA), Misbah\nHasan, assesses that this phenomenon does not occur without reason.\nBuilding official residences appears easier and more representative\ncompared to building public services, which often require time.\nImprovements or developments in services have a longer path. There must\nbe studies, tender processes, budget calculations, coordination between\nagencies and ministries\/institutions, as well as other bureaucratic\nobstacles. \u201cThat factor might also be present, because procurement of\ngoods\/services for infrastructure must go through a tender process, it\ncannot be done directly by oneself. Especially if the amount is above Rp\n200 million, it definitely must go through a tender process,\u201d said\nMisbah, when contacted by Kompas.com on Wednesday (29\/4\/2026).<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/illusion-of-development-when-renovating-an-official-residence-is-faster-than-improving-public-services-1777511119",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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