#Efficiency
Government-House agree on Rp43 trillion increase for 2026 regional transfers
The Ministry of Finance and the House of Representatives’ (DPR) Budget Committee (Banggar) have agreed to raise the allocation for regional transfers (TKD) in the 2026 state budget by Rp43 trillion (US$2.6 billion).
ABB vows support in Indonesia’s energy transition, PLN’s smart grid project
ABB, a global technology leader in electrification and automation, has reaffirmed its commitment to support Indonesia’s energy transition agenda, emphasizing modernization, efficiency, and cost reduction across both renewable and fossil-based power systems.
Pertamina to merge 3 subsidiaries to boost efficiency, align with Danantara vision
State energy company PT Pertamina has planned to merge the operations of three key subsidiaries − PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, PT Pertamina International Shipping, and PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional − as part of the strategy to improve efficiency and align with the direction set by the State sovereign wealth agencyBPI Danantara.
Indonesia’s tax collection more efficient than India, China, Philippine: Tax chief
Indonesia has demonstrated stronger cost-efficiency in tax collection compared to regional peers like China, India, and the Philippines, as reflected in the declining cost-to-revenue ratio over the past five years, according to the Directorate General of Taxes.
House approves Finance Ministry’s indicative budget, urges efficiency
Finance Commission XI of the House of Representatives (DPR) has approved the indicative budget ceiling for the Finance Ministry in the 2026 draft state budget, withholding endorsement of an additional Rp 4.88 trillion (US$296 million) requested by Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati, pending further efficiency reviews.
Public Works ministry seeks Rp68 T budget hike for 2026 amid efficiency concerns
Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo has requested an additional Rp68 trillion (US$4.25 billion) for the ministry’s 2026 budget, despite the indicative ceiling already being set at Rp70.86 trillion (US$4.86 billion).