Speaker Puan: Government Deficit and Debt Must Be Managed Prudently

Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Puan Maharani, officially opened the first session of the 2026–2027 DPR year at a plenary meeting on Friday, 14 August 2026.

Puan said that the DPR, together with the government, has completed 28 bills into law. In the first session, the DPR and the government will focus on deliberating 14 draft laws and continue the drafting of 48 bills, including the Asset Forfeiture Bill.

In its oversight function, the DPR will ensure that government performance delivers a better impact on people’s lives. This includes highlighting issues of public concern that require follow-up, such as the resolution of legal cases, relaxation of regional civil servant spending, protection of migrant workers and online transport, expansion of job opportunities, anticipation of forest fires, availability of agricultural water, evaluation of education budget governance, encouraging investment, layoffs, and BPJS Kesehatan.

Regarding the State Budget Bill and Financial Note, the DPR notes that the 2027 state budget could approach Rp4,000 trillion. Therefore, budget performance must meet the people’s needs so that their lives improve, bringing together growth and equity, economic progress, and social justice.