Govt to disburse Rp 744b for polls

Govt to disburse Rp 744b for polls

JAMBI, Jambi: Minister of Home Affairs M. Ma'ruf promised on
Monday that the central government would soon disburse a total of
Rp 744.3 billion (US$783,473) to help local administrations fund
direct elections of governors, mayors and regents this year.

Each region will receive, on average, approximately Rp 5
billion, he said when inspecting the preparations for the
gubernatorial election in Jambi scheduled for June 6.

Jambi is expected to get Rp 5.4 billion for the election.

Ma'ruf however, could not say when the money would be
disbursed to provinces, municipalities and regencies.

Nationwide, there will be 226 local elections this year. The
first of which were held earlier this month, including races to
elect 11 governors.

In June alone, there will be 186 regional elections including
seven gubernatorial polls. --Antara