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Finance Minister Enjoys Traditional Meal During Yogyakarta Visit

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa visited the Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X.
  • The minister enjoyed a traditional lunch, including goat goulash, during his visit.
  • Following the meeting, Sadewa accompanied the Sultan to events including the opening of a people's market and the inauguration of an electric becak program.

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa visited the Governor of the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY), Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X, on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Arriving at the Kepatihan Complex in Yogyakarta, Sadewa, dressed in a batik shirt, was warmly welcomed by the Sultan and regional officials for a closed-door meeting that lasted nearly two hours.

During his visit, Minister Sadewa shared his enjoyment of the traditional cuisine served, specifically mentioning a delicious goat goulash. He also noted other dishes, including chicken and steak, expressing his satisfaction with the meal. This culinary experience highlighted the hospitality extended to the minister during his official engagement.

After the meeting and lunch, Sadewa was scheduled to accompany Sri Sultan to several public events. These included the handover ceremony for the Bekalista Ecosystem and the opening of the UMi 2026 People's Market at Alun-alun Kidul. Additionally, they were set to inaugurate Yogyakarta's new electric becak (rickshaw) program, signaling a move towards more sustainable local transportation.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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