Government allocates funds to USD4.59 billion for 2024 election

The Indonesia government has allocated funds worth 4.59 billion U.S. Dollar for 2024 elections in the state budget. Some of the funds have been used since 2022. In a virtual press conference held on Wednesday, Finance Minister, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, said the government divided the fund allocation for 2024 elections into three year-period.
Indonesia will hold presidential and legislative elections simultaneously on February 14 next year. The General Elections Commission (KPU) is scheduled to open registration for presidential and vice-presidential candidates next month.