Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa Comments on Bridge Construction

KSAD Maruli Simanjuntak's Unpaid Debts

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa made a joke about KSAD TNI Maruli Simanjuntak's bridge construction efforts during a virtual meeting of the Disaster Recovery Task Force at the DPR. Purbaya stated that Maruli has many unpaid debts due to the construction of bridges in disaster areas.

Background on Disaster Handling Funds

Purbaya explained that his role as Finance Minister is to pay for the 'bills' submitted to him. He mentioned that so far, disaster handling funds have only been channeled through BNPB. However, Maruli complained about unpaid bridge construction costs, which led to Purbaya's comment about Maruli's debts.

Context of the Meeting

The meeting was held to discuss the progress of disaster recovery efforts. Purbaya's comment was made in a lighthearted manner, but it highlights the issue of unpaid debts in disaster recovery projects.