Jakarta, Sept. 11 -- Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said there will be no further cuts to regional transfer funds (TKD) in the drafting of the 2026 state budget bill (RAPBN).

Regarding the possibility of additional transfers, Purbaya noted that the government still needs to hold discussions with the House of Representatives (DPR).

"We will not make any more cuts," he said in response to a question on regional transfers during a press conference at the Presidential Palace on Wednesday evening.

During the briefing, Purbaya underlined that the government's policy on regional transfers is essentially aimed at supporting economic growth.

"We will be inclined to pursue fiscal policies that encourage economic growth," he said.

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