Jakarta, Aug. 17 -- Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati had vowed to maintain trustworthiness in state finance management, in conjunction with the 80th Anniversary of Indonesian Independence.

"For the Ministry of Finance, independence is fulfilled by carrying out the mandate to manage state finances, ensuring that the State Budget (APBN) is present and beneficial for all Indonesian people," she wrote on her Instagram account @smindrawati in Jakarta on Sunday.

According to Indrawati, independence is a mandate from the nation's heroes that must be safeguarded and maintained together.

Therefore, everyone has a role in ensuring independence, she continued.

She also mentioned that the State Budget continues to be a crucial instrument in...