Indonesia: Two-year review of Prabowo-Gibran administration

As the Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration reaches its two-year milestone, various sectors are evaluating the impact of national strategic policies. A primary focus has been the acceleration of food self-sufficiency, with the government successfully declaring food self-sufficiency in Karawang on January 7, 2026. This follows significant rice imports in 2023 and 2024, prompting a shift toward integrated production and distribution involving the Ministry of Agriculture, BULOG, and security forces.

In East Java, discussions have centered on the effectiveness of industrial downstreaming (hilirisasi) and the need for robust local infrastructure and public transportation, such as the Trans Jatim bus service, to support economic connectivity. Meanwhile, the 98 Resolution Network has highlighted the administration's efforts toward economic democracy and natural resource reform, emphasizing the importance of Article 33 of the 1945 Constitution to ensure national wealth benefits the broader public.

On the legal and social front, legislative developments such as the new Criminal Code (KUHP) are being framed as moves toward restorative justice. Supporters argue that these reforms, alongside a more humanistic approach to handling public demonstrations, have strengthened legal reform and freedom of expression during this period.