Indonesia: Economic performance and policy shifts under Prabowo-Gibran administration

Prabowo Subianto Indonesian economy economic decentralization upstream oil and gas Free Nutritious Meal program

Two years into the administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, Indonesia is implementing significant shifts in economic and sectoral policies. The President has called for a major correction of national economic philosophy to align more closely with the 1945 Constitution, specifically Articles 33 and 34, aiming to address wealth inequality and prevent the concentration of resources among a small elite.

Key sectoral developments include:

- Tourism: A strategic move toward decentralization is showing results, with significant growth in destinations outside Bali, such as Manado-Likupang and Lake Toba. - Energy: Upstream oil and gas investment remains on a positive trend, with SKK Migas reporting USD 10.4 billion in realized investment through August 2026. - Logistics: Pelindo reported a 6.85% increase in container throughput compared to the previous year, driven largely by a 10.07% rise in international shipments. - Social Programs: The Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program has reached 57 million beneficiaries, though the government has taken strict disciplinary action against corruption within the program's implementation.

While macroeconomic indicators show resilience with growth remaining above 5% despite geopolitical fragmentation, officials emphasize that achieving equitable economic distribution is a long-term process that cannot be achieved instantly.

Entities

Gibran Rakabuming Raka · Indonesia · National Economic Council · North Sulawesi · Pelindo · Prabowo Subianto · SKK Migas

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The government has identified 13 suspects and dismissed 353 people in relation to the MBG program.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program has reached 57 million beneficiaries as of September 2026.
[● 3 SOURCES] President Prabowo Subianto aims to align economic policy with Articles 33 and 34 of the 1945 Constitution. malutpost.id · www.gelora.co · news.okezone.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Upstream oil and gas investment reached USD 10.4 billion as of August 31, 2026. www.jawapos.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Pelindo's total container throughput reached 15.45 million TEUs through September 2026. www.jpnn.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] North Sulawesi's economic growth reached 5.42% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026. news.republika.co.id
[○ 1 SOURCE] Manado-Likupang saw a 60.42% increase in foreign tourist arrivals in Q1 2026. leisure.harianjogja.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Regional government spending budgets are projected to decrease by Rp150.7 trillion in 2026. www.antaranews.com