Hans David Tampubolon, Jakarta – Stubborn Golkar Party says it will continue proposing the controversial pork barrel financing scheme, also known as aspiration fund, despite opposition from numerous political parties and civil society groups.

"We appreciate any response from other parties, however, we only see the judgment as an individual stance, not that of the party, because so far, no official stance has been addressed to Golkar," Golkar chairman at the House of Representatives, Setya Novanto, told reporters in Jakarta on Thursday.

"This program [the financing scheme] is completely pro-people. We hope all of our friends will support it eventually," he added.

Originally, the scheme would provide Rp 15 billion (US$1.62 million) billion to each of the 560 House legislators to develop their respective constituencies. Most of the political parties represented at the House have rejected the initiative, citing its vulnerability to misuse.

Despite the opposition Golkar has claimed the spending scheme would be proposed to the House plenary for approval.