The fate of the continuation of the electric motorcycle subsidy program remains unclear to this day. This program was expected to continue in August of this year.

For reference, this program was first launched in 2023 with a subsidy amount of Rp 7 million. The Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, remained silent and repeated the question about this year’s electric motorcycle subsidy.

“Electric motorcycle subsidy,” said Airlangga briefly when asked about the fate of the program when met at the Jakarta International Convention Center (JCC) Senayan, Jakarta.

For next year, Airlangga stated that the electric motorcycle subsidy program was not proposed to be included in the government program.

“It is not proposed for next year,” he said.

Electric Motorcycle Subsidy Designed by the Ministry of Industry
Previously, the Minister of Industry explained that the Ministry of Industry had already designed the mechanism and technical regulations to implement the electric motorcycle subsidy program. However, he emphasized that the final decision regarding the subsidy is now in the hands of the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, whose office is at Lapangan Banteng.

“We have sent a letter, the scheme is ready, now the ball is in Lapangan Banteng’s court,” he said in Jakarta.

He mentioned the issue of absorption in the program, considering the remaining time this year is only a few months. He again requested that this matter be asked to the office of the Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto.

“It’s already this month (October), how about the absorption and everything? Please ask Lapangan Banteng,” he said.

Previously, the Director General of Metal, Machinery, Transportation Equipment, and Electronics Industries at the Ministry of Industry also did not comment much when asked for a statement on the matter.

“It is still under discussion. It is being proposed,” he said at the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development in Central Jakarta.

Jakarta International Convention Center (JCC) Senayan

The Jakarta International Convention Center (JCC) Senayan is a major venue for exhibitions, conferences, and cultural events in Indonesia. It was officially opened in 1974 and was notably used as the main venue for the 1976 ASEAN Summit. Located in the Senayan sports complex, it has since become a landmark for hosting significant national and international gatherings.

Lapangan Banteng

Lapangan Banteng is a large historic square located in Central Jakarta, Indonesia. It was originally built by the Dutch colonial government in the early 19th century and was known as Waterlooplein. The square is historically significant as a site for political gatherings and today features the iconic Monumen Pembebasan Irian Barat (Monument to the Liberation of West Irian).

Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs

The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs is a key Indonesian government institution responsible for formulating, coordinating, and synchronizing national economic policies. It was established to streamline economic planning and ensure alignment across various ministries and government bodies. Its history is intertwined with Indonesia’s economic development, playing a central role in managing the country’s economic strategies and reforms.

Ministry of Industry

The Ministry of Industry is a government department responsible for overseeing and regulating a nation’s industrial and manufacturing sectors. Its history is tied to the industrial revolution and the subsequent need for state-level coordination, policy-making, and economic planning to foster national industrial growth and competitiveness.

Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development

The Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development is a government institution in Indonesia responsible for integrating policies and programs related to public works, transportation, and regional development. It was established to streamline the planning and execution of national infrastructure projects and to ensure balanced development across the country’s diverse regions. Its work is central to the government’s efforts to improve connectivity, economic growth, and equitable development throughout the Indonesian archipelago.

Central Jakarta

Central Jakarta is the administrative and financial heart of Indonesia’s capital city, housing key government institutions like the National Monument (Monas) and the Presidential Palace. The area’s modern development was largely shaped after Indonesia declared independence in 1945, though its history dates back to the Dutch colonial era when it was known as Batavia. Today, it is a bustling hub of skyscrapers, commercial centers, and historic landmarks that represent the nation’s governance and economic power.