Kapanlagi.com - The issue of Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati's resignation has recently shocked the social media world and become a hot topic of public discussion. This speculation intensified after Sri Mulyani chose not to provide a direct answer when asked by reporters about the rumor.
Amid the barrage of news circulating, Sri Mulyani remains focused on carrying out her duties as Finance Minister. She continues to report on the developments of the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN) to President Prabowo Subianto. However, there are several things that have caught attention, such as the delay in the APBN report that was supposed to be released earlier.
So, what are the actual facts behind this issue? What is the condition of the APBN until February 2025? Let's take a look at the summary of information compiled by Kapanlagi.com on Friday (14/3).
1. Circulating Information about Sri Mulyani Resigning as Minister of Finance, Is It True?
The issue of Sri Mulyani's resignation suddenly emerged in the realm of social media, attracting public attention and media scrutiny, although there has been no official confirmation from Sri Mulyani or the Presidential Palace so far.
The Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo) stated that some of the information circulating regarding Sri Mulyani's resignation is classified as hoaxes, yet speculation continues to develop among the public. Nevertheless, Sri Mulyani continues to carry out her duties as Minister of Finance, including holding a meeting with President Prabowo to discuss the developments of the state budget (APBN).
During the two-hour meeting, Sri Mulyani reported on the state of the country's finances, which was followed by an iftar gathering at the Presidential Palace. This fact indicates that up to this point, she is still actively fulfilling her role in the cabinet.
2. Sri Mulyani's Response When Asked About the Issue of Her Resignation: Mysterious Smile
When asked by reporters about the rumors of her resignation, Sri Mulyani only responded with a mysterious smile and a brief statement that neither confirmed nor denied the issue.
In a meeting with the media after meeting with the President, she only stated that she was reporting on the developments of the state budget, without providing further comments on the circulating speculation. After giving that brief answer, Sri Mulyani immediately left the location without offering any further clarification.
Her choice to refrain from providing detailed responses has raised more questions in the public. Until now, the public is still waiting for an official statement from Sri Mulyani or the government regarding this issue.
"Yes, just reporting on the state budget, and others," Sri Mulyani said briefly as quoted by Liputan6 News, before hurrying to her vehicle without answering other questions. This mysterious demeanor further fuels the speculation circulating in society and leaves the public even more curious.
3. No Official Response Yet and Sri Mulyani Delayed the Announcement of the APBN Report
In addition to the issue of her resignation, the public is also highlighting Sri Mulyani's decision to delay the announcement of the KiTa APBN report for January-February 2025. Usually, this report is delivered periodically, but this time there is a delay that has drawn attention.
Sri Mulyani explained that the delay was due to the APBN data still being unstable and needing more time to ensure more accurate information before it is announced to the public. According to her, the report presented must have a strong basis to avoid misinterpretation.
"There were many questions from the media; at that time in February, the (KiTa APBN) announcement for January was not made. Perhaps to explain some things that are indeed related to the implementation of the APBN at the beginning of the year, we see that the data is still unstable due to various factors," said Sri Mulyani.
4. State Budget Deficit of Rp31.2 Trillion Until the End of February 2025
In the latest press conference, Sri Mulyani revealed that the State Budget (APBN) is experiencing a deficit of Rp 31.2 trillion or 0.13% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) until the end of February 2025.
This deficit is still within the limits set in the 2025 State Budget, which targets a maximum deficit of 2.3% of GDP or around Rp 616.2 trillion. The government has realized state spending of Rp 348.1 trillion, with details:
- Rp 211.5 trillion for central government spending, including ministries/agencies and non-ministry/non-agency
- Rp 136.6 trillion for transfers to regions, which have reached 14.9% of the total target for this year
Despite the deficit, the realization of state spending and revenue is still within the corridors designed by the government.
5. State Revenue January-February 2025 and Reasons for the Delay in the APBN KiTa Report
The state revenue in the first two months of 2025 shows varied performance. Sri Mulyani mentioned that there are several factors influencing the revenue and state spending figures, requiring further analysis before being presented to the public.
Transfers to regions also show rapid progress, with a total of Rp 136.6 trillion reached by the end of February from a total target of Rp 919 trillion. Meanwhile, efficiency and budget management remain the main focus of the government in facing global economic dynamics.
Sri Mulyani emphasized that the report on our State Budget (APBN) is postponed to ensure transparency and data stability, in order to prevent misinterpretation by the public or market participants. This is done so that the figures presented truly reflect the economic conditions accurately.
"We consider all of this to wait for the data to be sufficiently stable so that we can provide a report on the implementation of our State Budget (APBN) 2025 based on much more stable and comparable grounds, to avoid misinterpretation," said Sri Mulyani.
6. FAQ
1. Is it true that Sri Mulyani will resign as Minister of Finance?
There has been no official confirmation regarding Sri Mulyani's resignation, although the issue has been widely circulated on social media.
2. Why did Sri Mulyani not provide an answer regarding the issue of her resignation?
When asked by reporters, Sri Mulyani only gave a mysterious smile and did not confirm or deny the news.
3. Why was the January-February 2025 state budget report postponed?
Sri Mulyani stated that the KiTa state budget report was postponed because the data is still unstable and requires further validation.
4. What is the budget deficit until February 2025?
The budget deficit until February 2025 reached IDR 31.2 trillion or 0.13% of GDP, still within the limits set by the government.
5. What is the condition of state revenue at the beginning of 2025?
State revenue continues to grow, with the realization of transfers to regions reaching IDR 136.6 trillion, or 14.9% of the annual target.
(kpl/rmt)
Disclaimer: This translation from Bahasa Indonesia to English has been generated by Artificial Intelligence.
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