Aditya emphasizes the importance of funding independence. Indonesia needs around Rp4.8 trillion (about US$292 million) per year to run a comprehensive HIV and AIDS program. This figure pales in comparison to some government’s populist policies, chief among them the much-criticized Free Nutritious Meals, for which it allocates Rp 335 trillion in 2026 alone.
Ironically, Trump's policy reveals our government's incompetence and ignorance.