Cost pressures, weak demand cloud govt housing program

Cost pressures, weak demand cloud govt housing program

The mass mortgage signing ceremony on July 30 came as the government attempts to revive housing distribution in spite of the mounting challenges facing Prabowo's "3 million homes" program, including slower disbursements, rising construction costs and weaker spending power amid unwavering demand.

<Cost pressures, weak demand cloud govt housing program - Regulations - The Jakarta Post>

Prabowo courts Islamic leaders to support Board of Peace membership amid pushback

Prabowo courts Islamic leaders to support Board of Peace membership amid pushback

President Prabowo Subianto courts major Islamic organizations in an apparent attempt to ease opposition to Indonesia's Board of Peace participation, amid doubts over Israel’s involvement and the initiative's impact on Palestinian independence.

<Prabowo courts Islamic leaders to support Board of Peace membership amid pushback - Politics - The Jakarta Post>

Do-or-die year for Prabowo's free meals rollout

Do-or-die year for Prabowo's free meals rollout

With a budget nearing one-tenth of this year's state spending, President Prabowo Subianto 's flagship free nutritious meal program faces mounting pressure to justify its cost, amid criticism over food safety incidents, weak oversight and competing policy priorities.

<Do-or-die year for Prabowo’s free meals rollout - Society - The Jakarta Post>

Foreign investors still weighing Prabowo's state-led approach

Foreign investors still weighing Prabowo's state-led approach

Foreign direct investment long accounted for half or slightly more than half of total investment in Indonesia, but the balance flipped this year.

<Foreign investors still weighing Prabowo's state-led approach - Economy - The Jakarta Post>

Prabowo edits Indonesia's past by making Suharto a national hero

Prabowo edits Indonesia's past by making Suharto a national hero

Honor risks legitimizing a legacy marked by mass violence and repression

<Prabowo edits Indonesia's past by making Suharto a national hero - Nikkei Asia>

Indonesia's Prabowo reins free as he marks one year in office: 5 key points

Indonesia's Prabowo reins free as he marks one year in office: 5 key points

Analysts say president's myriad populist programs threaten fiscal discipline, macro guardrails

<Indonesia's Prabowo reins free as he marks one year in office: 5 key points - Nikkei Asia>

Indonesia protests expose economic divide threatening Prabowo programs

Indonesia protests expose economic divide threatening Prabowo programs

President urged to reduce spending on defense and free meals, prioritize cash transfers to the poor

<Indonesia protests expose economic divide threatening Prabowo programs - Nikkei Asia>

Prabowo touts South-South cooperation at BRICS summit

Prabowo touts South-South cooperation at BRICS summit

Prabowo made the call in his speech at the second session of the BRICS summit in the Brazilian coastal city of Rio de Janeiro to discuss finance, artificial intelligence and multilateralism.

<Prabowo touts South-South cooperation at BRICS summit - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post>

Prabowo's efficiency drive takes toll on Jakarta starred hotels

Prabowo's efficiency drive takes toll on Jakarta starred hotels

Industry revenues slide as bureaucrats see meeting budgets squeezed

<Prabowo's efficiency drive takes toll on Jakarta starred hotels - Nikkei Asia>

Rise in military, police involvement in civil governance draws scrutiny

Rise in military, police involvement in civil governance draws scrutiny

The growing presence of active police and military officers in executive and legislative posts under President Prabowo has sparked concerns among analysts.

<Rise in military, police involvement in civil governance draws scrutiny - Politics - The Jakarta Post>

Free meal program faces hurdles on food safety, funds management

Free meal program faces hurdles on food safety, funds management

Calls have grown for President Prabowo Subianto's administration to suspend and reevaluate its flagship free nutritious meals program amid cases of food poisoning and a report of embezzlement of funds earmarked for the initiative.

<Free meal program faces hurdles on food safety, funds management - Society - The Jakarta Post>

Jokowi’s influence casts shadow on Prabowo administration

Jokowi's influence casts shadow on Prabowo administration

Jokowi, who left office in October 2024 after a decade as president, has been receiving ministers and other top government figures at his private residence in his hometown of Surakarta, Central Java.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2025/03/13/jokowis-influence-casts-shadow-on-prabowo-administration.html>

Prabowo's Merah Putih Cooperatives Aim to Cut Middlemen in Food Distribution

Prabowo's Merah Putih Cooperatives Aim to Cut Middlemen in Food Distribution

President Prabowo Subianto's goal of setting up tens of thousands of village-level cooperatives aims to stabilize food prices by cutting the middlemen out in its distribution, according to Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman.

<https://jakartaglobe.id/business/prabowos-merah-putih-cooperatives-aim-to-cut-middlemen-in-food-distribution>

Prabowo's economic policies put investors on edge

Prabowo's economic policies put investors on edge

National Economic Council (DEN) member Chatib Basri acknowledges that the current administration has little room to boost growth through monetary or fiscal policy, making structural reform the only viable option.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2025/02/27/prabowos-economic-policies-put-investors-on-edge.html>

Concerns mount over Prabowo’s reliance on military in civilian affairs

Concerns mount over Prabowo's reliance on military in civilian affairs

President Prabowo Subianto has, once again, shown reliance on the Indonesian Military (TNI) to make his administration's priority programs a success, stoking concerns of military overreach into civilian affairs that could regress the country's democracy and human rights.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2025/02/10/concerns-mount-over-prabowos-reliance-on-military-in-civilian-affairs.html>

Trump’s ethnic cleansing plan

Trump's ethnic cleansing plan

As a leader who wants to bring his country to the center of global political affairs, Prabowo should be more forthright in defending the rights of Palestinians. 

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2025/02/07/trumps-ethnic-cleansing-plan.html>

After 100 days, little to show for Prabowo's energy, food security plans

After 100 days, little to show for Prabowo's energy, food security plans

President Prabowo Subianto kicked off his term with promises to make Indonesia less dependent on fuel and food imports by ramping up renewable energy supply and building massive agricultural estates.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/business/2025/02/02/after-100-days-little-to-show-for-prabowos-energy-food-security-plans.html>

Prabowo promises pay rise, benefits for teachers next year

Prabowo promises pay rise, benefits for teachers next year

Teacher groups and observers have applauded President Prabowo Subianto's promise to improve teachers' welfare, but urged the government to ensure a fair disbursement for all educators in the country.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2024/11/29/prabowo-promises-pay-rise-benefits-for-teachers-next-year.html>

Prabowo meets Biden, vows to work 'very hard' for Indonesia-US ties

Prabowo meets Biden, vows to work 'very hard' for Indonesia-US ties

President Prabowo Subianto met with US President Joe Biden at the White House on Tuesday and offered his congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump by phone during an official visit to Washington.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/world/2024/11/13/prabowo-meets-biden-vows-to-work-very-hard-for-indonesia-us-ties.html>

The thing about megaprojects

The thing about megaprojects

An energetic continuation of the Nusantara project following the government handover would assure investors that the country's national strategic projects are called "national" for a reason.

<https://www.thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/10/28/the-thing-about-megaprojects.html>