- Prabowo Subianto took office in October 2024 after a sweeping election victory built on promises to root out corruption and boost economic growth.
- In his second State of the Nation address on August 14, Prabowo touted early wins in food and energy self-sufficiency.
- He reported that Indonesia's economy grew 5.61% in Q1 and 5.45% in H1 2026, marking the highest growth in 13 years.
- Prabowo expressed confidence that economic growth could reach 6% by the end of 2026.
- He announced that DSI, a state export firm, will be fully operational in September.
- In his address, he called for national support and acknowledged that not all problems are resolved.
- Prabowo's administration has implemented 121 transformative policies in 663 days since taking office, averaging one policy every five days.
- He emphasized that his administration's ultimate goal is the welfare of the people, stating that every investment must create jobs.
- Prabowo highlighted achievements in food self-sufficiency for staples like rice, corn, and sugar, and noted the implementation of B50 biofuel for energy self-sufficiency.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivered his second State of the Nation address, asserting that his administration has made significant strides in food and energy self-sufficiency after 21 months in office. He reported that Indonesia has achieved food self-sufficiency in staples such as rice, corn, and sugar.121112
Prabowo stated, “I cannot yet say that all the nation’s problems have been resolved, or that every promise I made has been fulfilled. Not yet,” acknowledging ongoing challenges. He projected a 6% economic growth by year-end, citing a first-quarter growth of 5.61% and a first-half growth of 5.45%, the highest in 13 years.34
The President emphasized that economic growth is not the ultimate goal, stating, “My objective is the welfare of the people. Every rupiah of investment must create jobs.” He highlighted the establishment of a new state export firm to monitor commodity shipments, aiming to prevent exploitation of Indonesia's resources.10
Prabowo also noted the cessation of diesel imports, saving Indonesia 170 trillion rupiah (US$9.5 billion), and the implementation of the B50 biofuel initiative. His administration has launched 10,000 Red-White village cooperatives with a target of 30,000 by 2026, alongside free medical check-ups and educational programs.5
He concluded by addressing illegal mining practices, reporting the shutdown of 1,000 illegal mining sites in Bangka Belitung, reinforcing his commitment to tackling corruption and improving the lives of Indonesians.
“Prabowo said Indonesia's economy grew 5.61% in Q1 and 5.45% in H1 2026, the highest in 13 years, and he is confident of reaching 6% growth by year-end. He also announced that the state export firm DSI will be fully operational in September to centralize commodity sales.”
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