# President Prabowo's approval and economic policy shifts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesia-prabowo-approval-ratings > Updated: 2026-09-06T05:20:00.000Z. Sources: 38. Developments: 14. In late August 2026, conflicting polling data highlighted the complex public standing of the Prabowo-Gibran administration. A Tempo Data Science survey reported a significant drop in approval to 37%, down from 58% in March 2026, driven by negative perceptions of daily economic conditions. This dissatisfaction was particularly pronounced in Banten (76%), DKI Jakarta (73%), and among the 26–30 age demographic (74%). The survey also noted that in leadership simulations, West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi emerged as a leading figure with 42% support, significantly ahead of Prabowo Subianto at 15%. Conversely, a Poltracking Indonesia survey presented a more positive outlook, showing a 63.2% public trust rating. While the administration’s approval rating in this survey stood at 55.1%—indicating a downward trend—the high trust was supported by the popularity of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program, which held a 93.9% rating. Despite high satisfaction in education, health, and defense, Poltracking identified gaps in legal and anti-corruption sectors, with satisfaction for law enforcement at 44.8% and corruption eradication at 46.6%. By early September 2026, concerns regarding democratic stability intensified. During the CALD Conference in Yogyakarta, Andi Widjajanto reported a much sharper decline in President Prabowo Subianto’s approval rating, claiming it had dropped to 28% from previous levels above 80%. Widjajanto characterized the nation’s democratic decline as “autocratic legalism,” arguing that democratic weakening is occurring through formal legal and institutional channels. However, a September 6 survey by the Arus Survei Indonesia (ASI) institute offered a more favorable view, reporting that 61.4% of respondents trust the government and 57.6% are satisfied with President Prabowo Subianto’s performance. The ASI findings identified the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) program as the priority initiative providing the most significant benefits, with a 44.9% satisfaction rate. ## Claims - President Prabowo Subianto instructed Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia to take immediate steps with PT PLN to resolve power outages in Kalimantan. (corroborated by 5 sources) - The Kalimantan power outages are caused by maintenance and grid network issues, not by a shortage of energy supply. (corroborated by 5 sources) - SMRC survey conducted 5–19 July 2026 found public satisfaction with President Prabowo at 51.1 percent. (corroborated by 4 sources) - SMRC survey breakdown: 4.8 percent very satisfied, 46.3 percent fairly satisfied, 35 percent less satisfied, 11.9 percent not satisfied, 2.1 percent no answer. (corroborated by 4 sources) - SMRC survey margin of error was about 3.7 percent. (corroborated by 4 sources) - President Prabowo directed that subsidised fuel (BBM) prices be kept stable, with adjustments to non‑subsidised fuel considered based on global oil‑price movements. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The instruction was given during a cabinet meeting at the Presidential Palace on 4 August 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - IDM poll for the first half of 2026 reported public satisfaction with President Prabowo at 81.5 percent. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Gerindra deputy speaker Sufmi Dasco Ahmad said his party is studying the SMRC survey results. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Anas Urbaningrum urged President Prabowo to focus on fulfilling campaign promises to raise public satisfaction. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Government communications chief Muhammad Qodari said survey results would be used for policy evaluation but called for more detailed variables. (corroborated by 2 sources) - PT PLN is accelerating repairs to restore full grid stability in Kalimantan. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-06: Prabowo-Gibran administration sees high public trust in ASI survey A national survey by Arus Survei Indonesia shows 61.4% public trust in the Prabowo-Gibran administration, with the Free Nutritious Meal program cited as the most beneficial priority initiative. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prabowo-gibran-administration-sees-high-public-trust-in-asi-survey ### 2026-09-04: Andi Widjajanto reports decline in Prabowo Subianto approval rating At the CALD Conference 2026, Andi Widjajanto reported President Prabowo Subianto’s approval rating has fallen to 28 percent, citing “autocratic legalism” as a driver of democratic backsliding in Indonesia. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andi-widjajanto-reports-decline-in-prabowo-subianto-approval-rating ### 2026-08-31: Poltracking survey shows 63.2% public trust in Prabowo-Gibran administration Poltracking Indonesia reports a 63.2 percent public trust level for the Prabowo-Gibran administration, though approval ratings have dipped to 55.1 percent, highlighting a need for legal and anti-corruption work 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/poltracking-survey-shows-632-public-trust-in-prabowo-gibran-administration ### 2026-08-26: Prabowo-Gibran approval ratings drop to 37 percent amid economic pressure Public satisfaction with Indonesia's Prabowo-Gibran administration fell to 37 percent in August 2026 due to economic pressures, while Dedi Mulyadi led future leadership simulations. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prabowo-gibran-approval-ratings-drop-to-37-percent-amid-economic-pressure ### 2026-08-15: Prabowo Subianto receives legislative support for procurement and mining reforms Indonesian lawmakers support President Prabowo Subianto’s initiatives to reform government procurement and crack down on illegal mining networks to combat corruption and budget waste. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesian-lawmakers-back-prabowo-subiantos-anti-corruption-measures ### 2026-08-09: Prabowo Subianto faces economic policy calls amid 63% satisfaction rate President Prabowo Subianto maintains a 63% public satisfaction rate, though experts warn that achieving his 7-8% economic growth target requires shifting from inward-looking to outward-looking policies. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/prabowo-subianto-faces-economic-policy-calls-amid-63-satisfaction-rate ### 2026-08-04: President Prabowo orders Energy Minister Bahlil to end Kalimantan outages and keep fuel prices stable President Prabowo orders Minister Bahlil to fix Kalimantan power cuts caused by maintenance and to keep subsidised fuel prices unchanged, with possible adjustments to non‑subsidised prices based on world crude. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-prabowo-subianto-addresses-power-outages-and-corruption-concerns ### 2026-08-03: President Prabowo Subianto’s Approval Falls Over Economy, Law and Communication Issues Public approval of President Prabowo Subianto fell to 51% in July 2026, down from 81% a year earlier, as analysts cite economic woes, legal controversies and weak government communication. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-prabowo-subiantos-approval-falls-over-economy-law-and-communication-issues ### 2026-07-29: Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto Faces Cabinet Reshuffle Speculation Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto faces cabinet reshuffle rumours as public approval drops, with calls for a new trade minister and vacant deputy posts highlighted. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-president-prabowo-subianto-faces-cabinet-reshuffle-speculation ### 2026-07-29: President Prabowo’s approval falls to 51% as surveys spark political calls for action SMRC poll shows President Prabowo’s approval at 51.1% (down from 81.2%), while IDM reports 81.5%; officials call for policy focus and deeper survey analysis. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-prabowo-subiantos-approval-rating-drops-to-51-in-july-2026-survey ### 2026-07-26: Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto's Approval Falls to 51% Amid Economic and Political Discontent Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto saw approval tumble to 51.1% in July 2026, a 30‑point drop tied to worsening views on the economy, politics and law enforcement. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-president-prabowo-subiantos-approval-falls-to-51-amid-economic-and-political-discontent ### 2026-06-29: Indonesia surveys show education‑linked criticism and strong approval for President Prabowo Indonesia surveys show higher education boosts criticism of the government, while President Prabowo enjoys strong public approval, with about 80% satisfied and broad support for his nutrition program. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesia-surveys-show-educationlinked-criticism-and-strong-approval-for-president-prabowo ### 2026-06-27: President Prabowo Subianto’s Approval at 64.8% in May 2026 Survey A May 2026 Puspoll survey shows 64.8% of Indonesians satisfied with President Prabowo Subianto’s performance, down from 67.7% in August 2025; 33.2% expressed dissatisfaction. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/president-prabowo-subiantos-approval-at-648-in-may-2026-survey ### 2026-06-05: Indonesia's Prabowo‑Gibran administration records over 70% approval in new poll Poltracking poll (May 11‑17 2026) shows 72.2% public approval for Indonesia’s Prabowo‑Gibran administration, with most coalition parties also rating the government positively. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/indonesias-prabowogibran-administration-records-over-70-approval-in-new-poll --- Cite as: President Prabowo's approval and economic policy shifts. 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