Jakarta, Feb. 11 -- Minister of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions, Yandri Susanto, has assured that the budget efficiency policy will not impede the implementation of priority programs related to village development.

The minister told the press here on Tuesday that his ministry is ready to make adjustments so that budget efficiency is carried out in keeping with the direction of President Prabowo Subianto, namely affecting stationery procurements and ceremonial events at hotels.

He further emphasized his and his ministry's support for the budget efficiency policy.

"From the beginning, we have supported this. That's why we prove it: events staying at hotels (have been eliminated)," he said.

Due to the budget efficiency ...