Tedjowulan Requests BPK Audit of Surakarta Palace Finances Under PB XIII Era

KGPH Panembahan Agung of Surakarta Palace has requested a financial audit of Surakarta Palace covering the period 2018–2025, during which the palace was under the leadership of the late SISKS Pakubuwana XIII Hangabehi.

The spokesperson for KGPHPA Tedjowulan, Kangjeng Pakoenegoro, also known as Candra Malik, said a formal audit request letter numbered 02/SKMK.8.2026/PAKKSH/2026 was submitted to Indonesia’s Supreme Audit Board (BPK) on Thursday, 22 January 2026.

“Yes. I was tasked with delivering the letter to the Chairman of BPK RI in Jakarta,” Candra Malik said in a written statement on Monday.

The issue of financial transparency at Surakarta Palace came under scrutiny after Culture Minister Fadli Zon revealed that grant funds intended for the palace had been channelled into personal bank accounts.

Separately, Fadli Zon appointed KGPHPA Tedjowulan as the person responsible for the management of Surakarta Palace through Ministerial Decree number 8 of 2026.

“In the cover letter of the audit request, Gusti Tedjowulan affirmed that his appointment marks the beginning of a new era of leadership in palace management,” Candra said.

KGPHPA Tedjowulan wishes to begin his leadership of Surakarta Palace with a clean slate.

“A financial audit is crucial to commencing the management of Surakarta Palace so that Gusti Tedjowulan’s leadership is free from accountability for financial management under the previous administration,” he said.

Furthermore, Candra said KGPHPA Tedjowulan has urged all internal parties within Surakarta Palace to cooperate fully during the audit process.

“No one should attempt to obstruct or interfere with the financial audit at Surakarta Palace,” he said.

“Nor should anyone conceal information or data. It will certainly come to light,” he added.