Indonesia's Social Ministry Clarifies Rp27 Billion Shoe Procurement Budget Amid Public Scrutiny
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Indonesia's Social Ministry Clarifies Rp27 Billion Shoe Procurement Budget Amid Public Scrutiny

The Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs is facing public backlash over a Rp27 billion shoe procurement budget, with critics questioning the Rp700,000 unit cost. Deputy Minister Agus Jabo Priyono clarified that the figure is merely a budget ceiling, not the actual price, and pledged a transparent, competitive bidding process.

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