Lombok Tengah KDKMP Project Foremen Demand Rp 4.5 Billion in Arrears, Kodim Commander Denies Funds Routed to Former Officials

In the same video, Tarjono also denied any flow of project funds to former Kodim Lombok Tengah officials.

"Regarding news claims that some funds were given to Kodim officials, we can prove through our records and accounting entries that this is not true," Tarjono said in the video clarification.

Additionally, in a WhatsApp message to Kompas.com on Saturday (19/9/2026), Tarjono reiterated his denial.

"We are still verifying invoices; nothing is clear yet. There is no flow of funds to former Kodim officials," Tarjono said.

He also assured that all invoices totaling Rp 4.59 billion will be paid.

Some KDKMP Units Already Completed

Meanwhile, based on Kompas.com’s observations of a KDKMP in Pasar Renteng, construction that was stalled for two months has resumed with new foremen, supervisors, and consultants.

A dozen workers are finishing incomplete tasks. According to Babinsa overseeing construction, Sergeant Major Isnaini, the Renteng KDKMP project is 85 percent complete and nearing completion.

Construction is targeted to finish by the end of September 2026.

"Work resumed after halting in July 2026. Now, only finishing remains. The foremen and partners/consultants are new, and all workers receive their weekly wages," Isnaini said.

Some workers also reported no wage issues, receiving payments each week from either previous or current foremen.

"Although work was paused for two months, it has now resumed. Our work is supervised, and wages are secure," said I Wayan Sudarte.

The KDKMP in Desa Rembitan also appears fully completed but is not yet operational.

There is hope that the fully completed KDKMP cooperatives in Lombok Tengah can soon operate to meet community needs.