Jakarta, Sept. 18 -- The government recorded central government expenditure realization of Rp1,791.5 trillion (US$98 billion) as of August 31, 2026, equivalent to 56.9 percent of the 2026 State Budget ceiling of Rp3,149.7 trillion (US$172.5 billion).

This realized figure represents a 29 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025, when spending stood at Rp1,388.8 trillion (US$76 billion).

Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara on Friday detailed the realization comprised of ministry/agency (K/L) expenditure of Rp912.4 trillion (US$49.9 billion) and non-K/L expenditure of Rp879.1 trillion (US$48.1 billion).

According to him, K/L expenditure realization reached 60.4 percent of the 2026 State Budget ceiling of Rp1,510.5 trillion (US$82...