Clashing on All Fronts
Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa clashed with subordinates and regional leaders. His communication style and technocratic approach were deemed poor.
On the maiden journey of Jakarta's Light Rail Transit (LRT) on the Kelapa Gading-Manggarai route, Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung seized the chance to converse with President Prabowo Subianto. During their conversation in the LRT, Pramono approached Prabowo to direct the Danantara Investment Management Agency towards aiding the development of Phase 1C of the Jakarta LRT, connecting Manggarai to Dukuh Atas.
However, Prabowo's response was ambiguous. Nonetheless, Prabowo provided a clear answer when he delivered a speech at the Manggarai LRT Station. He stated, "I think Danantara is obliged to help. Because DKI (Jakarta) does not belong only to the people who live in DKI, but to the entire nation."
Prabowo's remarks echoed the debate surrounding whether the central government should support infrastructure projects in regional areas. Initially, the Finance Ministry, under Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, withheld revenue-sharing funds (DBH). By mid-2026, the central government owed Rp70.2 trillion (approximately US$3.95 billion) to 413 regions. This financial burden led to stalled development projects, forcing regional leaders like Pramono Anung to seek alternative funding for infrastructure initiatives and public services.
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