Prabowo Promises Increased Regional Funds, Assures Governors and Regents
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has pledged to increase government funds allocated to districts and provinces, promising more than under the previous administration. He emphasized boosting regional economies and people's incomes, aiming to invigorate economic activity nationwide. Specific figures remain undisclosed, but the assurance aims to alleviate concerns regarding regional finances.
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