ZOAHARIAN.COM – The ranks of the Presidential Advisory Council (Wantimpres) under President Prabowo Subianto are back in the spotlight. Not only because it is filled with a number of big names from various backgrounds, the amount of financial rights received by Wantimpres members also attracts attention.

President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated the Wantimpres ranks on October 2 2026. A total of 26 people are included in the Wantimpres formation.

The composition is quite diverse. Starting from political figures, ulama, bureaucrats, businessmen to academics, they are included in the ranks of institutions tasked with providing advice and considerations to the President.

In this arrangement, Pratikno is trusted as Chairman of Wantimpres. The position of Deputy Chairman is occupied by Muhammad Hatta Rajasa, while Muhammad Qodari serves as Secretary.

A number of other names included in the Wantimpres ranks include Shinta Nuriyah Wahid, Quraish Shihab, Bambang Soesatyo, Agum Gumelar, Budi Gunawan, Chairul Tanjung, Said Aqil Siradj, Yahya Cholil Staquf, Rocky Gerung and Ignasius Jonan.

This is the Financial Rights of Wantimpres

Behind this strategic position, there are financial rights received by the Chairman and Members of Wantimpres.

Referring to Presidential Regulation (Perpres) Number 15 of 2026, the Chairman and Members of Wantimpres receive financial rights of IDR 76.5 million every month.

This means that, if calculated for one year, the financial rights reach around IDR 918 million before tax.

These financial rights are also not the only facilities received. These provisions include a number of components, including honorary allowances, health benefits, pension replacement benefits and housing benefits.

Especially for the Chairman of Wantimpres, there are also special allowances.

Apart from that, Wantimpres members receive protocol and official facilities that are equivalent to ministerial level officials.

What are the duties of Wantimpres?

Wantimpres is an institution that has the task of providing advice and considerations to the President in running the government.

Therefore, Wantimpres members are not only required to have experience, but also be able to provide strategic views to the President regarding various state issues.

With 26 figures from various backgrounds, Prabowo's Wantimpres formation is expected to provide a broader perspective in helping the President determine the direction of government policy.

The amount of financial rights of up to IDR 76.5 million per month has also brought the position of Wantimpres back into the public's attention, amidst the strategic role they play in the government environment.