Jakarta (Antara Bali) - Minister of Finance Agus Martowardojo said the Remaining Budget (SAL) of 2011 State Budget (APBN) reached Rp80 trillion and Rp30 trillion of the total would be prioritized for infrastructure.
"Around 20 percent of Rp30 trillion must be allocated for the educational sector, and the remaining Rp24 trillion will be prioritized for national infrastructure projects," said Agus after attending Coordination Committee Meeting of People's Business Credits (KUR) in at the Economic Coordination Minister's office, Jakarta, Tuesday (Jan 10).
Agus explained the government is now formulating the remaining budget Rp24 trillion in order to improve national infrastructure, especially in remote areas.
"Before it can be finally realized, government now still has to discuss the plan with the House of Representatives (DPR)," said Agus.
Agus will approve the plan if 50 percent of the Rp24 trillion is allocated for infrastructure that benefits Indonesian economy.
"We agree if 50 percent of the Rp24 trillion is allocated seriously for national infrastructure. It is a priority," said Agus.
Agus added if the plan was approved by DPR, it would be merged in the revised 2012 state budget to support long term projects.(IGT)
