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South Sumatra Council Cancels Controversial Billiard Table Purchase

3/11/2026

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The South Sumatra Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) faced backlash over plans to buy two billiard tables for its leaders’ residences, worth nearly Rp 500 million.
Muhammad Husni Thamrin of Sriwijaya University criticized the plan as poor budget ethics and out of touch with the community.
After the uproar, the DPRD cancelled the billiard table procurement.
Eleven luxury items totaling Rp 8.687 billion remain under consideration.

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The South Sumatra Regional People's Representative Council (DPRD) faced backlash over plans to buy two billiard tables for its leaders’ residences, worth nearly Rp 500 million.
Muhammad Husni Thamrin of Sriwijaya University criticized the plan as poor budget ethics and out of touch with the community.
After the uproar, the DPRD cancelled the billiard table procurement.
Eleven luxury items totaling Rp 8.687 billion remain under consideration.