100 Trillion State Subsidies for the Welfare of the Papuan People

100 Trillion State Subsidies for the Welfare of the Papuan People

Industry Minister Airlangga Hartarto revealed that Papua has always been a concern of President Jokowi. "Jokowi is important for Papua, Papua is important for Jokowi. 13 times President Jokowi visited Papua. There is Trans Papua," he said.
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Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla (JK) asked the public not to underestimate Indonesia's attitude towards Papua and West Papua. He considered, the government had given great attention to the area which was now taking place in Manokwari.
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He explained, the subsidies for the region were given greater than the award given by PT Freeport. From the economic sector, many also think that Indonesia is taking natural resources (SDA).
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"But to note, all of that huge income is Freeport and gas, which is approximately Rp. 20 trillion in royalties tax. But the state, the government provides a budget, development, subsidies of nearly Rp. 100 trillion. So Papua is subsidized," JK said.
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Everything is intended to realize the welfare of the people of Papua.