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The reported intention of Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka to resign from office has attracted public attention. The issue is not merely about political and governmental developments, but also raises important questions concerning financial entitlements, pension payments, allowances, and facilities that may be provided to someone who officially leaves the position of Vice President.November 11, 2026
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Budi Arie Setiadi reportedly confirmed the news concerning Gibran's resignation. However, it is important to emphasize that expressing an intention to resign does not automatically mean that the constitutional process of dismissal or termination of office has been completed.
A day earlier, State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi stated that Gibran had conveyed his intention to resign to President Prabowo Subianto. The government also stated that Gibran was still carrying out his duties.
Amid these developments, members of the public are raising a fundamental question: **If Gibran's resignation becomes official and satisfies all legal requirements, who will be responsible for paying the pension and providing the facilities of a former Vice President.
Will these expenses be covered by personal funds, or will they be charged to the State Budget (APBN), which is financed partly by national revenue, including taxes paid by Indonesian citizens?
These questions deserve answers supported by official data and legal provisions, not merely political statements.
1. Law No. 7 of 1978: Former Presidents and Vice Presidents Are Entitled to Pensions
Law No. 7 of 1978 concerning the Financial and Administrative Rights of the President and Vice President, as well as Former Presidents and Vice Presidents of the Republic of Indonesia, is the principal legal framework that must be considered.
Article 6 stipulates that a President or Vice President who leaves office honorably is entitled to receive a pension.
The basic pension is set at 100 percent of the last basic salary.
However, this entitlement is subject to legal requirements. An intention or request to resign does not automatically establish eligibility for pension benefits. The legal status and official basis for termination of office must first be determined.
2. Who Pays the Pension and Facilities of a Former Vice President?
Under Law No. 7 of 1978, the financing of the financial and administrative entitlements regulated by the law is charged to the State Budget (APBN).
This means that qualifying benefits for former Vice Presidents constitute public expenditure.
The APBN receives funding from various sources, including tax revenue, non-tax state revenue, and other financing sources.
Consequently, the public has the right to know how much public money is allocated and spent on these benefits and how such expenditure is accounted for.
3. Facilities for Former Vice Presidents Must Also Be Subject to Public Oversight
In addition to pension payments, the law regulates certain administrative entitlements for former Presidents and Vice Presidents, including residential facilities, household expenses, and healthcare services, subject to applicable provisions.
The public is asking the government to disclose the actual expenditure associated with these facilities.
Several questions require clear answers:
- How much does the government spend annually on the official residence of a former Vice President.
- How much is allocated for electricity, water, and telephone services.
- How are vehicle and security expenses financed.
- How much does the government spend on healthcare services,
- Are all these expenditures properly recorded, documented, and audited.
It is important to distinguish between entitlements specifically regulated under Law No. 7 of 1978 and security arrangements governed by separate legal provisions.
4. Remembering the Late Try Sutrisno: Government Asked to Clarify Pension Payments
The public is also recalling the late General (Ret.) Try Sutrisno, Indonesia's sixth Vice President, who served from 1993 to 1998 and passed away on March 2, 2026.
Questions have circulated regarding claims that the late former Vice President never received a pension for his service in office.
However, no sufficient official documentation has yet been established to verify that claim.
Therefore, the government is being asked to clarify the following:
- Did the late Try Sutrisno receive pension payments during his lifetime.
- What was the amount of his pension entitlement.
- Were there differences in pension regulations between his period in office and the current period.
- What are the legal provisions governing the termination of pension payments after a former President or Vice President passes away.
As an additional legal reference, Article 10 of Law No. 7 of 1978 also regulates the termination of pension payments and certain allowances following the death of a former President or Vice President, subject to the time limits specified in the article.
5. Constitutional Basis: The Resignation of a Vice President Must Have Clear Legal Status
The resignation of a Vice President must not be determined solely by news reports or statements from third parties.
Article 8 paragraph (2) of the 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia stipulates that when the position of Vice President becomes vacant, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) must convene a session within 60 days to elect a new Vice President from two candidates nominated by the President.
Therefore, the public deserves an official explanation concerning the legal status of any resignation, the constitutional procedures involved, and the effective date on which the Vice President's term of office ends.
This clarification is essential to determine when the financial entitlements associated with an active government position cease and when the legal provisions governing former Vice Presidents become applicable.
6. BPK Asked to Oversee the Use of Public Funds
The public is calling on the Supreme Audit Board (BPK) to carry out its oversight responsibilities concerning the management of public funds allocated for benefits and facilities provided to former state officials.
The relevant legal basis includes Law No. 15 of 2004 concerning the Audit of State Financial Management and Accountability.
The law emphasizes that state financial management must be conducted in an orderly, lawful, efficient, economical, effective, transparent, and accountable manner.
BPK has the authority to examine the management and accountability of state finances.
Therefore, the public is requesting that expenditure details concerning pensions and facilities for former Presidents and Vice Presidents be made available through appropriate state financial accountability mechanisms.
7. Public Calls for Answers from President Prabowo and the Minister of Finance
The public is asking President Prabowo Subianto, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of State Secretary, and BPK to provide clear and transparent explanations.
Five principal demands are being raised:
1. Disclose the budget allocation for pension payments to former Presidents and Vice Presidents.
2. Explain all facilities financed through the State Budget (APBN).
3. Publish the annual expenditure associated with these benefits and facilities.
4. Ensure that every payment has a valid legal basis and supporting accountability documents.
5. Conduct appropriate oversight and audits in accordance with the authority of the relevant institutions.
The public is not seeking to deny the legal rights of individuals who have served the nation. However, every expenditure of public money must be legally justified and accountable.
8. A Firm Message: Do Not Use Taxpayers' Money Without Transparency!
Indonesia is built on the hard work of millions of people.
Workers struggle from morning until night. Small traders work hard to earn a living. Farmers face uncertainty over their harvests. Ordinary citizens continue to fulfill their tax obligations.
At a time when economic challenges remain a reality for many Indonesians, the government must ensure that every allocation of public money is used appropriately and transparently.
The legal rights of state officials must be respected. At the same time, the public's right to know how state funds are spent must also be respected.
Citizens must not be left with the obligation to pay taxes while receiving inadequate explanations about government expenditure on the benefits and facilities of current and former state officials.
emphasizes that this issue is not a personal attack against Gibran Rakabuming Raka or any other former state official. It is a matter of transparency, accountability, and public oversight of state finances.
The public deserves clear answers supported by official documents and applicable laws.
The following legal provisions may serve as references for reporting and requests for official clarification:
| No. | Legal Reference | Main Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Article 8 paragraph (2) of the 1945 Constitution | Constitutional process for filling a vacant Vice Presidential position |
| 2 | Law No. 7 of 1978, Article 6 | Pension entitlement for former Presidents and Vice Presidents |
| 3 | Law No. 7 of 1978, Article 7 and subsequent provisions | Financial and administrative entitlements and facilities |
| 4 | Law No. 17 of 2003, Article 11 | State Budget structure and state revenue |
| 5 | Law No. 15 of 2004 | Auditing state financial management and accountability |
| 6 | Government Regulation No. 5 of 1978 | Implementation of financial and administrative entitlements under Law No. 7 of 1978 |
- The 1945 Constitution of the Republic of Indonesia – DPR RI Legal Documentation and Information Network (JDIH).
- Law No. 7 of 1978 – BPK Legal Documentation and Information Network.
- Law No. 7 of 1978 – Ministry of Finance Legal Documentation.
- Law No. 17 of 2003 concerning State Finances.
- Law No. 15 of 2004 concerning the Audit of State Financial Management and Accountability.
- Government Regulation No. 5 of 1978.
This report represents public scrutiny and public-interest concerns. The claim that the late Try Sutrisno did not receive a pension has not been independently verified through sufficient official documentation.
Likewise, the actual amount of pension payments and facilities potentially available to Gibran Rakabuming Raka cannot be established without an official decision concerning the termination of his office and the relevant state expenditure records.
Written clarification should be requested from the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of State Secretary, BPK, and the MPR to ensure that all public questions are answered on the basis of official documents, applicable regulations, and verifiable financial records.
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