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Indonesia: Protests and economic evaluations mark two years of Prabowo-Gibran administration

As the Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration reaches its two-year milestone on October 20, 2026, Indonesia faces significant social and economic scrutiny. Large-scale student demonstrations, led by alliances such as BEM UI and the Komite Selamatkan Kedaulatan Rakyat (Sadar), have taken place in Jakarta and other regions. Protesters have raised five primary demands: declaring forest and land fires (karhutla) a national disaster, improving national economic governance, stopping military interference in civilian affairs, eradicating corruption, and reducing the cost of education and public services.

Economic data presents a complex picture. While a Poltracking survey indicates 64.8 percent public trust in the government, labor statistics show a rise in informal workers to 59.30 percent of the workforce and 63,789 layoffs recorded between January and September 2026. Additionally, forest fires in East Java have affected over 7,363 hectares, primarily in conservation areas like Baluran National Park.

In the legal sector, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) reported conducting 36 sting operations (OTT) during this administration, involving various public officials. The KPK is also investigating alleged corruption involving active military personnel within the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB). Meanwhile, Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) reported its MSME credit portfolio reached Rp1,235.4 trillion as of Q2 2026, aligning with government economic priorities.

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BEM UI · BRI · Bank Rakyat Indonesia · Constitutional Court of Indonesia · Garuda Institute · Gibran Rakabuming Raka · Indonesia · Jakarta · KPK · Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi · Komite Sadar · PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk

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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Prabowo-Gibran administration has failed to provide affordable basic necessities and employment.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The West Java Education Office has prohibited high school, vocational, and special education students from participating in demonstrations scheduled for October 20, 2026.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The Garuda Institute assesses that legal reforms under the Prabowo-Gibran administration are progressing correctly.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The implementation of the new Criminal Code (KUHP) and Criminal Procedure Code (KUHAP) is a milestone in national legal reform.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Corruption and legal issues continue to dominate the current administration.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] 71.1 percent of survey respondents complained about high basic necessity prices. seputaraceh.id
  • [DISPUTED] Public satisfaction with the government's performance is recorded at 55.3 percent. www.rri.co.id
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] President Prabowo has instructed the government to prepare a gradual free higher education program for state universities.
  • [DISPUTED] A Poltracking Indonesia survey shows public trust in the Prabowo-Gibran administration is at 64.8 percent. www.rri.co.id
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The KPK has conducted 36 sting operations (OTT) during the two-year Prabowo-Gibran administration. www.matamata.com
  • [DISPUTED] A survey by Komite Sadar found 78.8 percent of respondents believe the Prabowo-Gibran administration has failed. seputaraceh.id
  • [● 3 SOURCES] 70.6 percent of respondents cited corruption and abuse of state power as major concerns. seputaraceh.id

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