JAKARTA – President Prabowo Subianto reiterated the government’s commitment to improving the quality of human resources through strategic steps in managing the recovered corruption proceeds. During a plenary cabinet meeting at the State Palace in Jakarta, the President ordered that Rp 13 trillion in confiscated palm oil corruption funds be allocated to the Education Fund Management Institute (LPDP).
President Prabowo emphasized that the nation’s future is determined by the quality of its educated and highly competitive young generation. He viewed the LPDP as a crucial instrument in producing superior human resources ready to lead Indonesia toward independence and global progress.
“We can invest some of the proceeds from corruption cases in the LPDP (Lembaga Pembangunan Daerah/LPDP) for the nation’s future. We must use public funds to support the education of Indonesian children,” Prabowo said.
Attorney General ST Burhanuddin explained that the President’s instruction was issued after he witnessed the handover of Rp13.225 trillion from the Attorney General’s Office to the Minister of Finance. The funds were seized from a Crude Palm Oil (CPO) corruption case involving several major companies.
“Today, we handed over Rp13.225 trillion to the state, while the remainder is still awaiting a delay in settlement from the company,” explained Burhanuddin.
Meanwhile, Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that the policy of allocating corruption proceeds to the LPDP reflects a progressive and equitable approach to state financial management.
“This isn’t just about closing the budget deficit, but a concrete manifestation of the government’s commitment to making education a top priority for human development,” Purbaya said.
President Prabowo’s move to direct corrupt funds to education is seen as a concrete manifestation of his commitment to the people and the nation’s future. This policy not only demonstrates decisiveness in eradicating corruption but also emphasizes that the proceeds of law enforcement can be repurposed for the welfare of society.
The government also plans to use some of the funds to renovate more than 8,000 schools and build 600 fishing villages with modern facilities, including cold storage, to preserve fish catches for longer and increase their economic value. This program is seen as a form of equitable development that focuses not only on urban areas but also on coastal and remote areas.
In addition to improving the quality of education, this policy is also expected to expand access to LPDP scholarships, which experienced a quota reduction in 2025. Of the 8,592 scholarship recipients in 2024, LPDP was only able to distribute scholarships to 4,000 this year. By optimizing LPDP, the government demonstrates its visionary view that education is the best investment for the nation.
Through this policy, it is hoped that Indonesia’s young generation will grow into superior human resources who are not only intelligent but also have integrity, ready to lead Indonesia towards a brighter future.
