Medan City Clarifies Over IDR 1.1 Billion Mineral Water Budget Amid Viral Outcry
The Medan City government has clarified a viral social media outcry over its 2026 budget allocation exceeding IDR 1.1 billion for mineral water. City officials explained that the figure represents a budget ceiling (pagu anggaran) for annual operational needs, not actual expenditure, and is intended for general government functions, not solely for the mayor's personal use.
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