Indonesia’s Minister of Cooperatives, Ferry Juliantono, has proposed a 1.34 trillion Rupiah (approximately $85 million USD) budget increase for 2027. The funds are intended to accelerate the operational capacity and expansion of cooperatives nationwide. The proposal specifically targets the rapid implementation of a program focused on developing 80,000 cooperatives across the country. Minister Juliantono believes the additional funding is crucial for supporting these cooperatives and achieving their developmental goals. The initiative aims to strengthen the cooperative sector’s contribution to the Indonesian economy. Details regarding the allocation of funds and specific cooperative programs were not immediately available. The budget proposal is currently under review by relevant financial authorities.