KADIN Appreciates Government for Disbursing Infrastructure Funds
The construction service sector has become one of the fields that feels the benefit of several development programs carried out by the Government. This statement was conveyed by the Chairperson of the Indonesian National Construction Service Association (Gapensi), Andi Rukman N. Karumpa, during the meeting between President Prabowo and the business actors of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) at the State Palace, Jakarta, on Friday (7/31).
Andi Rukman, who also serves as the Chairperson of Gapensi, expressed his appreciation for President Prabowo’s commitment to strengthening national development. According to him, many of the Government’s priority programs have generated greater optimism and created greater opportunity for construction service entrepreneurs across Indonesia.
“President Prabowo Subianto has been able to navigate the nation well, especially in the construction sector. Mr. President has been disbursing more than one thousand trillion for infrastructure funds. Red and White [Cooperatives], the kitchen [of the Free Nutritious Meal Program], the People’s Rice Field Printing Program, [Red and White] Fishermen Village, the People’s School, irrigation, it’s exceptional,” said Andi Rukman.
In addition to the big allocation fund for construction, Andi Rukman also appreciated the establishment of Presidential Regulation Number 46 of 2025, which he saw as a breakthrough for the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises’ (MSMEs) business actors in the construction sector. According to him, the regulation has given MSMEs a greater chance to participate in the construction of the Government’s projects through direct appointment for projects up to Rp400 million.
“President Prabowo Subianto had established Presidential Regulation Number 46 of 2025, which stipulates the direct appointment of MSMEs for projects up to Rp400 million, and this has never been regulated by any President before him.”, stated Andi.
Moreover, Andi Rukman assessed that revitalization of health and education facilities, which were carried out by the Government, has given a positive impact. He stated that thousands of schools and community health centres (Puskesmas) have become the revitalization target, so it increases the quality of public services.
“Revitalization of schools and community health centers (Puskesmas); thousands of them have been revitalized,” concluded Andi Rukman.
This appreciation showed the business world’s support for the Government’s development direction. The synergy between Government and business actors is expected to accelerate equitable development, strengthen national competitiveness, as well as encourage inclusive and sustainable economic development. (Bureau of Press, Media, and Information of the Presidential Secretariat) (TC/LW)
