13th month salary for 59,299 civil servants and PPPK in Bengkulu reaches Rp268.94 billion

Civil servants and contract workers in Bengkulu province, Indonesia, are set to receive their 13th-month salaries, totaling Rp268.94 billion (approximately $17.5 million USD). The funds will be distributed among 59,299 recipients, according to Mohamad Irfan Surya Wardhana, head of the Regional Treasury Directorate General (DJPb) for Bengkulu.

The disbursement, scheduled for June 2026, aligns with government regulations and aims to ease the financial burden on families, particularly for back-to-school expenses as the new academic year approaches. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to employee welfare and its strategy to stimulate the local economy.

Detailed allocations show significant amounts for various regencies and the provincial capital. For instance, Bengkulu Province will receive Rp53.27 billion for 10,689 recipients, while Kota Bengkulu has an allocation of Rp39.52 billion for 7,168 recipients. Other regencies like Bengkulu Utara, Rejang Lebong, and Seluma also have substantial portions of the budget.

The injection of nearly Rp269 billion into the local economy is anticipated to increase transaction volumes across various sectors, including traditional markets and small and medium-sized enterprises (UMKM). The Regional Treasury Directorate General is collaborating with local financial management agencies to ensure the timely and accurate disbursement of these funds, highlighting the policy's dual benefit for public employees and local businesses.