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Indonesia allocates Rp7 trillion to BPS to fix socio-economic data
The Indonesian government is addressing widespread inaccuracies in the National Socio-Economic Single Data (DTSEN) system, which categorizes citizens into ten deciles based on economic status. Many low-income individuals, including rickshaw drivers and those recently laid off, have reported being incorrectly placed in high-income deciles (9 and 10). This data error has direct consequences, as the government plans to use these deciles to restrict access to subsidized Pertalite fuel and determine eligibility for social assistance.
To resolve these issues, Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced an allocation of over Rp7 trillion to the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) to improve data accuracy and conduct census activities. The government aims to have a more reliable dataset by 2027. In the interim, officials have stated that fuel subsidy discrepancies will be handled on a case-by-case basis.
Simultaneously, local governments are continuing food assistance programs. In Bandung and Malang, Bulog is distributing 30 kilograms of rice per recipient to cover the July-September 2026 period. While these programs aim to mitigate rising food prices, local officials in Bandung have noted that some vulnerable citizens are being excluded from central aid due to their sudden upward shift in decile status, prompting local governments to prepare buffer funds from regional budgets.
Entities
Badan Pusat Statistik · Bulog · DPR RI · DTSEN · Data Tunggal Sosial dan Ekonomi Nasional · Dedi Cahyono · Dinas Sosial DIY · Endang Tri Wahyuningsih · Indonesia · Kementerian Keuangan · Ministry of Finance · Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa
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- [● 2 SOURCES] DTSEN integrates data from DTKS, P3KE, and Regsosek, synchronized with Dukcapil records.
- [● 4 SOURCES] The government has allocated over Rp7 trillion to BPS for the National Socio-Economic Single Data (DTSEN) and census activities. ekbis.sindonews.com
- [● 8 SOURCES] Low-income individuals, including rickshaw drivers and street vendors, have reported being incorrectly categorized in high deciles (9-10). jogjapolitan.harianjogja.com · www.ule.co.id · www.liputan6.com · www.inews.id · disway.id · +1 more
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Economic Census 2026 in DIY has reached 100% completion, with field verification continuing until August 31, 2026. jogjapolitan.harianjogja.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The government plans to use decile data to restrict subsidized Pertalite fuel access for high-income groups (deciles 9 and 10). www.cnbcindonesia.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Decile determination is based on various socio-economic indicators, not solely on income. www.cnbcindonesia.com · radargarut.id
- [● 5 SOURCES] The government aims to improve the accuracy of the DTSEN database by 2027. ekbis.sindonews.com · disway.id · www.rri.co.id · katadata.co.id
- [● 4 SOURCES] Bulog is distributing 30 kilograms of rice per person to cover the July-September 2026 period. kapol.id · radarkarawang.id · malang-post.com · mediaindonesia.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has allocated over Rp7 trillion to BPS to improve the National Socio-Economic Single Data (DTSEN). disway.id · radargarut.id · ekbis.sindonews.com · katadata.co.id
- [● 2 SOURCES] The government plans to implement fuel subsidies for Pertalite based on decile data to restrict access for high-income groups. radargarut.id · katadata.co.id
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The government will handle fuel subsidy discrepancies on a case-by-case basis until the new DTSEN dataset is released. radargarut.id