Basuki Withdraws Again? IKN Budget Rejection Sparks Controversy

Here’s ⁢a summary of the key facts from the text:

* Budget Concerns & IKN Growth: Basuki (likely a key figure in the IKN project) warns that the rejection of an additional⁢ budget request (Rp⁤ 14.92 trillion) could delay the completion of the second‍ stage of the IKN (Indonesia’s new capital city) development. This stage focuses on legislative, judicial, and⁤ supporting infrastructure.
* Potential Timeline Shift: The completion of the IKN⁤ project, specifically making it a functioning political capital by 2028 (President Prabowo Subianto’s target), is now at ⁣risk.‍ Basuki stated the project could “resign from the target.”
*⁣ Current Budget: The⁣ IKN Authority’s budget⁢ for 2026 remains ⁣at Rp ⁣6.26 trillion following⁣ the rejection of the additional funds.
* Request for Support: Basuki is⁢ seeking support from⁤ the House of Representatives (DPR) to ⁤possibly secure an additional budget in 2026 to keep the 3-year ⁢development plan on track.
* Breakdown of‍ Proposed Additional Budget (Rp 14.92 trillion):

⁤ * Continued Development (Rp 4.73 trillion): For buildings and areas related to the DPR, DPD, MPR,⁢ Supreme ⁣Court, Constitutional Court, Judicial Commission, Mosque, and related infrastructure. ‍ Some of this‍ work has already begun with a Rp 3.68 trillion allocation for 2025.
* (The text is cut‍ off before detailing the second ⁤item in the breakdown.)
* Overall Framework: The requested⁤ additional budget was part of a larger 3-year budget framework of Rp 48.8 trillion.

In essence, the article highlights a ⁤potential setback for the IKN project due to budgetary constraints and the need for⁢ continued legislative support to secure further funding.