Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- President Prabowo Subianto announced that the 2027 Draft State Budget (RAPBN) would focus on eight National Priority Work Programs (PKPN) to drive economic growth and enhance public welfare.

Delivering the Government Statement on the Bill on the 2027 State Budget and its Financial Note at the Parliament Complex in Jakarta on Friday, the President stated that the budget architecture is built upon performance achievements from the first semester of 2026.

"These eight priorities are supported by stronger defense and security, law enforcement, good governance, accelerated digitalization, and economic diplomacy," President Prabowo said.

The eight priority areas comprise food sovereignty; energy and water self-sufficiency...