Gapensi Jember flags year-end budget squeeze, scarce materials and criminalisation risk

The Jember chapter of the Indonesian construction contractors association Gapensi has raised concerns over physical construction packages launched only around two months before the end of the 2026 budget year. Association chairman Ahmad Kudori Kurniawan said the late rollout leaves execution crammed against the year-end deadline.

In the statement reported on 9 November 2026, the association said local material supply is constrained, with only eight asphalt suppliers serving members in the regency, while rushed work is seen as putting quality at risk. It also cited public complaints voiced through social media and said it is concerned about the potential criminalisation of construction businesses, requesting more flexible year-end payment terms.

The statements reflect the association's own assessment as reported by local media and have not been independently verified.