Public Works Minister: Proposed Additional Budget to Complete Presidential Instruction Programmes

The Minister of Public Works, Dody Hanggodo, has revealed a proposed additional budget of Rp34.33 trillion for 2026 to complete programmes under Presidential Instruction (Inpres). Speaking during a working meeting with Commission V of the House of Representatives (DPR RI) in Jakarta on Tuesday, Dody stated that the additional funds are essential for fulfilling presidential mandates.

The proposed budget consists of Rp3.35 trillion to continue existing multi-year contracts and Rp30.98 trillion for new activities. Dody noted that the budget for regional Inpres programmes, such as regional irrigation, is expected to be allocated following discussions with the President and the directives from Commission V of the DPR RI.

He added that the proposal was submitted to the Minister of Finance on 22 May 2026 and will be proposed through the supplementary expenditure budget for the 2026 fiscal year. To realise the ‘Asta Cita’ agenda, the Ministry of Public Works aims to achieve the ‘PU 608’ vision, which requires support from all sectors, including local governments. According to the Minister, infrastructure development can no longer be conducted sectorally or partially, as current challenges—such as district and city road connectivity, food distribution, cross-regional water management, urbanisation, and regional inequality—are cross-border in nature.