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Prabowo Gathers Ministers Amid Protests, Discusses Investment

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with several cabinet ministers at his private residence on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
  • Ministers reported on increasing international trust and investment interest in Indonesia, with Prabowo emphasizing transparent public communication.
  • The meeting occurred amid escalating political tensions, including student protests against government policies.

President Prabowo Subianto convened a meeting with key ministers at his Kertanegara residence on Sunday, June 14, 2026. The gathering included officials such as the Minister of Investment, Rosan Roeslani, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, and the Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa.

During the meeting, Rosan Roeslani presented a report detailing the outcomes of his recent visits to the United States and several European and Asian nations. According to a written statement from Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya, the report indicated a growing international confidence in Indonesia, evidenced by significant investment interest in strategic national sectors.

The report shows valid facts and data indicating the increasing international trust in Indonesia, reflected in the high interest and influx of investments in various national strategic sectors.

โ€” Teddy Indra WijayaCabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated this in a written statement regarding the report presented by Minister of Investment Rosan Roeslani.

President Prabowo stressed the importance of disseminating this information transparently to the public. He highlighted the need for citizens to receive a comprehensive, fact-based understanding of the nation's investment climate and future economic prospects. This directive comes as the country experiences heightened political activity.

Just days prior, thousands of students protested in Jakarta, voicing demands that included halting the free nutritious meal program and lowering fuel prices. Similar demonstrations occurred in other cities, with various groups presenting ten demands related to economic policies, law, and public welfare under Prabowo's administration. Key concerns raised included the free meal program, the rupiah's depreciation, fuel price hikes, and tax burdens on small businesses.

The Head of State considered it crucial for the public to obtain a comprehensive and fact-based overview of the national investment conditions and Indonesia's economic prospects in the future.

โ€” Teddy Indra WijayaCabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya explained President Prabowo's emphasis on transparent information delivery following the investment report.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.