Jakarta, July 30 -- Deputy Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara has affirmed that the state budget (APBN) is ready to serve as the main catalyst for science-based city renewal, including through the Jakarta Education and Innovation Center initiative.

During a Focus Group Discussion on the Jakarta Education and Innovation Center plan, Nazara reaffirmed the government's commitment to advancing the knowledge and innovation-based transformation of the national economy using state budget resources.

"Indonesia needs to shift from relying on perspiration (physical hard work) to innovation," he said in a written statement issued here on Wednesday.

He outlined the central government's long-term commitment to supporting education and research throug...