Indonesia surveys show education‑linked criticism and strong approval for President Prabowo

A Kompas Litbang survey of 1,200 respondents in April 2026 found that Indonesians with higher education are more willing to criticize the government. 61.1% of those with a university degree said they are brave enough to voice criticism, compared with 35.3% of respondents with only primary education. Fear of speaking out drops from 55.4% among primary‑educated respondents to 31.8% among the university‑educated, while uncertainty is lowest (7.1%) in the latter group.

Separate public‑opinion polling on President Prabowo Subianto’s administration shows high levels of satisfaction. The Indikator Politik Indonesia survey (15–21 January 2026) reported 79.9% of Indonesians are pleased with his performance, while an Indopol poll in May–June 2026 gave a lower but still majority figure of 59.75%. Support for his free‑school‑meal program (Makanan Bergizi Gratis) is also strong, with 72.8% of respondents approving it in the same Indikator survey and 65.4% in a Cyrus Network poll (April 2026). These findings suggest that while education influences willingness to criticize, the incumbent government enjoys broad public legitimacy.