Rp31.8 trillion for four programs through the end of 2026

The government is preparing a budget of around Rp31.8 trillion for a social assistance package and economic stimulus through the end of 2026. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto announced the plan after a Plenary Cabinet Meeting led by President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta on Wednesday (21/10/2026).

The four programs include opening bank accounts for residents aged 17, food assistance in the form of 10 kilograms of rice for three months, the Wage Subsidy Assistance (BSU) for workers, and transportation discounts during the Christmas and New Year (Nataru) holidays. The government targets all programs to run until the end of this year.

Details of food assistance and BSU

Food assistance in the form of 10 kg of rice per recipient for a three-month period; the government has extended the distribution period of this program until the end of the year. Distribution is carried out through the Bulog network and distribution partners in the regions.

In addition, the government will continue distributing BSU to groups of workers who meet the criteria. Airlangga explained that the series of programs is an effort to maintain people's purchasing power ahead of the end of the year.

"The programs to be implemented are, first, one related to the opening of bank accounts, the second related to 10 kilos of food assistance for 3 months, and the third is wage subsidy assistance," said Airlangga.

Year-End Holiday Discounts to Drive the Economy

The government is also preparing a range of discount programs for the Christmas and New Year period. The policy is intended to drive economic activity while easing residents' spending during the holiday season.

The government is also preparing a range of discount programs for the Christmas and New Year period. The policy is intended to drive economic activity while easing residents' spending during the holiday season. Airlangga said the total funding for the package of programs is around Rp31.8 trillion:

Maintain purchasing power amid global uncertainty

At the same forum, Airlangga reported on the national economic condition to President Prabowo. According to him, Indonesia's macroeconomic condition remains relatively strong and a number of indicators are sufficiently supporting the implementation of government programs.

Through food assistance, wage subsidies, and year-end discounts, the government hopes to keep people's purchasing power intact amid global economic uncertainty that is expected to continue into next year. The government has not yet announced the detailed disbursement schedule for each program; the public is asked to monitor official announcements from relevant ministries and agencies.

Technical details of the disbursement, including beneficiary criteria and disbursement mechanisms, will be announced later by the ministries and agencies implementing each program.