Jakarta, Sept. 2 -- Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian instructed all regional leaders and their administrations to postpone ceremonial events that appear to be wasteful.

"Postpone all ceremonial events that seem excessive, especially those that look like parties or music shows. I mean official events, government ceremonial activities," Tito said after attending the Regional Inflation Control Meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs office here on Tuesday.

He called on officials to be sensitive to the public's current situation and avoid holding events that could be perceived as wasteful, in order to maintain public trust and sentiment, particularly as President Prabowo Subianto's administration continues to push for efficiency across ...