Kepulauan Meranti reduces employee spending in 2026 budget revision

The Vice Regent of Kepulauan Meranti, Muzamil Baharudin, has addressed feedback from the Regional House of Representatives (DPRD) regarding the 2026 Regional Budget (APBD) Revision Draft. A key highlight of the revised budget is the reduction in employee spending, which is now allocated at 36.38 percent of the total regional expenditure, down from 44.50 percent in the original 2026 budget.

In addition to personnel costs, the local government has prioritized several sectors. The education budget is set at 33.69 percent of total spending, aimed at improving educational quality, access, and teacher competence. Furthermore, 28.50 percent of the budget is allocated to public service infrastructure to strengthen connectivity.