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Prabowo’s Economic Agenda Faces a Fiscal Stress Test
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Prabowo’s economic agenda faces a fiscal stress test
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s first 100 days have seen a shift towards initiatives driven by national security and ambitious populism, most notably the Free Nutritious Meals program, along with rice and fuel subsidies and tax breaks, all aimed at stimulating consumption and achieving self-sufficiency. Yet slowing growth, weak tax revenues and efforts to limit VAT increases are tightening the budget. Meanwhile, the creation of new minist
PDIP Central Executive Board Chairman Said Abdullah spoke out against President Prabowo Subianto's statement that the Gerindra Party and PDIP were like brothers. He urged the public not to view this as a sign.
Siwage Dharma Negara quoted by East Asia Forum: “Prabowo’s economic agenda faces a fiscal stress test”
This article was published on 20 July 2025. Dr Siwage Dharma Negara is Senior Fellow and Co-coordinator, Indonesia Studies Programme with ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. To read the article, visit The post Siwage Dharma Negara quoted by East Asia Forum: “Prabowo’s economic agenda faces a fiscal stress test” appeared first on ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute.
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