Agus Triyono – Indonesia's much criticized House of Representatives is in the firing line again for its spending habits, this time a Rp 20.4 billion ($2.2 million) bill for relocating a meeting room from one building to another.

It is also understood the figure includes an upgrade for some electronic equipment, including three LCD televisions and an electronic key lock. Journalists have been [barred] from entering the meeting room, which was previously used by the House special committee.

The room, in the Nusantara II building, is now being used by the House's controversial Budget Committee, which is relocating from the Nusantara I building.

There are ongoing accusations of systemic corruption within the House's budgeting process, with allegations of a "budget mafia."

The relocation has been criticized by the Indonesian Forum for Budget Transparency (Fitra), given the budget committee's current meeting room was still in a good condition. The nongovernmental organization called for an immediate halt to the plan or risk a further public backlash.

Marzuki Alie, speaker of the House, also known as the DPR, said he was reluctant to comment given ongoing criticisms of his previous comments in support of House spending plans.