Jakarta Governor, Basuki “Ahok” T. Purnama stated the general policy reviewing of 2016 City Budget (APBD)'s priorities and preliminary thresholds (KUA PPAS) has touched 80-90 percent.

“It almost done about 80-90 percent,” he said at City Hall, Friday (11/27).

According to the plan, it is slated to be submitted to Jakarta Legislative Council (DPRD) on Monday (11/30).

“They (DPRD) don’t mind about it. We’re not professional but we just trying to reduce inappropriate budget for the sake of development,” he expressed.

Ahok admitted that the remaining budget that been reviewed to be included for flat construction. “We still need Rp 1.7 trillion for adding more flats,”he uttered.

He pointed out budget cut for socialization done as Regional Working Unit (SKPD) is overlapping. “For instance, averagely in Seribu Islands rent a boat for work visit that amounting to Rp 11 million,” he disclosed.