Aceh – Indonesia, A crude palm oil (CPO) industrial facility in Aceh Singkil Regency has raised questions regarding the fate of state funds allocated for its construction. The Save Aceh Singkil Community (KSAS) has called on the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to investigate the source of the budget, how the project was executed, and why the facility now fails to deliver its intended benefits.
“State money has been spent and the CPO facility was built, but if it remains stalled and fails to provide optimal benefits to the community, there must be a clear explanation,” KSAS Founder Budi Harjo said in a written statement to AJNN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Budi brought the matter directly to the KPK’s Red and White Building in Jakarta on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He submitted a report detailing alleged irregularities in budget management and regional asset governance to the anti-graft agency’s public complaints division.
For Budi, the issue extends beyond a abandoned structure. There are more fundamental questions: how much state money was spent, for what purpose, who managed it, and why is the asset not functioning optimally?
He urged law enforcement authorities not to limit their investigation to a physical inspection of the facility. According to him, the entire management chain needs to be examined, from planning, budgeting, construction or procurement, to asset utilization and management.
Budi also requested a review of the facility’s funding sources, particularly whether they originated from the national budget (APBN), provincial budget (APBA), regency budget (APBK), or other state and regional financial sources.
He emphasized that the public has a right to know the total budget expended, the parties involved in the execution, the legal basis for asset management, and the remaining value of the asset.
However, Budi clarified that KSAS is not accusing anyone of corruption. He stated that the report was submitted so the authorized agency could conduct an inquiry and determine whether any violations occurred.
“If there were planning errors, they must be explained. If there were management issues, they must be disclosed. If state or regional assets are abandoned, someone must be held accountable,” he said.
Four Issues Reported
In addition to the CPO facility, Budi submitted three other reports to the KPK. These include alleged irregularities in land acquisition for the People’s School (Sekolah Rakyat), the use of the Unexpected Expenditure Fund (BTT) amounting to around Rp4 billion, and a presidential sacrificial meat assistance package valued at approximately Rp1 billion.
According to Budi, the CPO issue remains a major focus because it involves an asset constructed with state funds that has yet to yield optimal benefits for the public.
He requested the KPK to objectively review the report within its authority.
“We are not here to judge anyone. We are bringing information and asking the proper authorities to conduct an investigation,” he said.
If the entire process is found to comply with regulations, Budi asked the government or relevant parties to clarify it publicly. Conversely, if the investigation reveals deviations or state losses, he called for legal follow-up.
KSAS affirmed that it will continue to monitor the case. Budi highlighted that transparency is essential so that the use of state funds can be held accountable to the public.
“If something needs to be investigated, investigate it. If there are no violations, disclose that openly to the public,” he added.***