Jakarta, May 9 -- Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir said his ministry would continue implementing budget efficiency measures to ensure spending remains targeted and aligned with development goals.

"Of course, the Ministry of Youth and Sports will continue improving budget efficiency so that spending can be directed appropriately. That is what we are doing at the moment," Erick said after attending the 2026 Members Meeting of the Indonesian Olympic Committee (KOI) in Jakarta on Saturday.

The budget efficiency measures introduced by the ministry have recently drawn public attention after affecting several programs including the cancellation of the 2026 National Student Sports Week pre-event (Pra Popnas).

In addition, the 2026 Nation...