BENGKULUTERKINI.ID – The Bengkulu City Government has joined the national drive for efficiency by implementing significant budget cuts. This measure aligns with the central government’s efforts to streamline expenditures. This prudent financial management strategy ensures that public money is spent where it truly matters, directly benefiting the residents.
Bengkulu Mayor, Dedy Wahyudi, stated that the cuts are primarily focused on activities that do not directly impact the community, such as official travel expenses.
According to Dedy, the funds generated from this efficiency drive will be redirected towards programs that have a greater effect on citizens, particularly in flood management and the beautification of Bengkulu City.
“Activities that do not directly touch the community, like official travel, will be reduced. We will reallocate the budget to address flooding, repair roads, and make Bengkulu City brighter and more beautiful,” Dedy said on Saturday, November 1, 2025.
Dedy explained that the City Government is currently running the “Thousand Smooth Roads” program, which has already completed asphalt paving at 27 points. Furthermore, the administration has begun installing decorative streetlights to make Bengkulu City appear brighter at night.
