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Press releaseFiscal Justice11 Mar 2026

Constitutional lawsuit on the governance of the Free Nutritious Meal Program in the state budget

Key Points of the Constitutional Challenge to the Governance of the Free Nutritious Meal Program in the State Budget We have submitted a Judicial Review of the State Budget Law (APBN Law) to examine the governance of the Free Nutritious Meal Program (MBG), which raises several serious concerns regarding the management of public finances. The main objections raised in this petition include the following: Abuse of authority in the management of public funds, as the MBG program was established w

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Press releaseFiscal Justice · Macro Economy4 Sept 2025

Press release reset Indonesia’s economy

The current economic situation in recent weeks reflects the accumulation of persistent problems: inequality, unfair taxation, inefficient spending, and the government’s ballooning debt. Real and implementable solutions are urgently needed to address the challenges faced by Indonesia’s middle- and lower-income groups. CELIOS calls for a Reset of Indonesia’s Economy through eight key policy demands aimed at restoring public trust, strengthening the state budget (APBN), and protecting household pur

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Press releaseFiscal Justice · Macro Economy8 Aug 2025

CELIOS sends letter to UN over suspected irregularities in Indonesia’s economic growth data

The Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS) has formally sent a letter to the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD) and the UN Statistical Commission, requesting an independent review of Indonesia’s Q2 2025 economic growth data released by Statistics Indonesia (BPS). CELIOS has highlighted a discrepancy between the official figures and real economic indicators. BPS reported growth of 5.12% (yoy), including manufacturing sector growth of 5.68%. However

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