Batam, Sept. 21 -- Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian praised the Riau Islands Province's strong financial performance, calling it a regional role model. As of September 2025, the province's revenue realization reached 67.37 percent, with spending around 60 percent.

"This is excellent. Money is circulating well, and I'm confident the economy is moving," Tito said during the Sumatra Regional Government Coordination Meeting in Batam on Sunday.

He commended Governor Ansar Ahmad's leadership and the Riau Islands Financial and Asset Management Agency (BPKAD) for successfully managing revenue targets.

"The governor's leadership is strong, with a 7 percent buffer between revenue and spending," he added.

Riau Islands' revenue is 44.92 perce...