Indonesian President Prabowo's approval dips amid growing economic worries

Public satisfaction with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has dipped to 59.75 percent, according to a national survey by Indopol Survey. While a majority still express approval, the figure represents a decline compared to previous surveys conducted just four months prior. The primary driver behind this decrease is the persistent economic challenges faced by the public.

Executive Director of Indopol Survey, Ratno Sulistiyanto, highlighted that the rising cost of basic necessities is the most significant factor contributing to public dissatisfaction. This is compounded by concerns over limited job creation and high youth unemployment, with a notable portion of respondents feeling that government economic policies favor entrepreneurs over the general populace. Some also cited a lack of improvement in their family's economic conditions.

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Based on our data, compared to several survey findings about four months ago, this figure tends to decrease.

The survey also paints a picture of the national economy, with nearly half of respondents assessing it as merely average. Only a small percentage view it as good, while a substantial portion considers it poor. At the household level, almost half report no change in their economic status compared to a year ago, with others experiencing a worsening situation. The weakening rupiah and increased fuel prices are also significantly impacting household finances, with a large majority disagreeing with fuel price hikes.

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The biggest disappointment of the public actually comes from the increase in the prices of basic necessities. It means that just holding the price of BBM is not enough.