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Indonesia President Prabowo approval falls to 51%

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2026-07-30 08:17 UTC → 2026-07-30 13:13 UTC · added removed

Public‑opinion data continue to show a rapid erosion of support for President Prabowo Subianto and Vice‑President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Early May 2026, a Poltracking poll recorded 72.2 % overall satisfaction, while a May‑June Indopol poll later fell to 59.75 %. By late May, Puspoll noted a dip to 64.8 % in Prabowo’s personal rating, citing economic concerns. Earlier surveys ranged from 79.9 % (January 2026) to 65.4 % support for the free‑school‑meal programme (April 2026). Education level influences willingness to criticize: university‑educated respondents are more likely to voice dissent yet feel less fearful. A Saiful Mujani Research and Consulting (SMRC) survey poll conducted 5‑19 July 2026 of 749 eligible voters showed Prabowo’s overall approval at 51.1 %, down from 81.2 % in November 2025 – a 30‑point decline. Only 2025. Very‑satisfied respondents fell to 4.8 % were very satisfied and 46.3 % fairly satisfied; dissatisfaction rose sharply, with to 35 % somewhat dissatisfied, 11.9 % very dissatisfied and 46.9 11.9 % reporting no satisfaction. Perceptions of the economy and politics were largely negative (15.7 very dissatisfied. Only 15.7 % rated the economy good/very good; good and 13.5 % rated politics good/very good). SMRC officials linked the drop to worsening public views of the national economy, politics and law‑enforcement. good. Gerindra deputy speaker Dasco Ahmad said the party is reviewing studying the results as input for government evaluation, while DPR Commission II member Mardani Ali Sera warned the decline signals a need to adjust policy direction and the cabinet line‑up. He noted The sharp drop has reignited calls for a cabinet reshuffle, especially a new trade‑ministry head, as Golkar members and analysts argue several ministers lack the administration still enjoys strong coalition support capacity to address economic and social stability, challenges. Democratic Party leader Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono said no formal talks have occurred, and that Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia urged the public’s basic expectations remain jobs, stable prices public not to speculate. State Secretary Prasetyo Hadi confirmed the president has not discussed any reshuffle, noting any changes would likely target vacant deputy‑minister posts in Agriculture and Immigration & Corrections following recent reassignments and a moving economy. corruption probe.

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  1. 2026-07-30 13:13 UTC Indonesia President Prabowo approval falls to 51%
  2. 2026-07-30 08:17 UTC Indonesia President Prabowo approval falls to 51%
  3. 2026-07-26 15:28 UTC Indonesia Prabowo approval ratings plunge to 51%

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