City Budget (APBD) 2018 which is allocated for Central Jakarta Small Medium Enterprises Cooperative and Trade (KUKMP) Sub-dept. has been realized by 68.90 percent from January to December 11 period.

Central Jakarta KUKMP Sub-dept. Head, Bangun Richard said, Rp 15.07 billion has been absorbed from total budget allocation of Rp 21.87 billion.

"I am optimistic to absorb at least 86.78 percent or around Rp 18.97 billion until end of this year," he conveyed, Wednesday (12/12).

He explained, there are two great programs done in 2018: Integrated Entrepreneurship Development (PKT) in eight sub-districts and merchants training, both in temporary location (Loksem) or training location (Lokbin).

"We have committed to run all the planned programs well," he added.