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Prabowo to Make History as First Indonesian President to Present Economic Framework Personally at DPR

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will be the first president to personally deliver the framework for the macroeconomic economy and fiscal policy (KEM-PPKF) at a plenary session of the DPR.
  • Previously, such economic and fiscal policy speeches were delivered by relevant ministers on behalf of the government.
  • This marks a significant shift in presidential engagement with the legislative body regarding national budget planning.

In a historic first for the Republic of Indonesia, President Prabowo Subianto is set to personally address the People's Representative Council (DPR) during a plenary session to present the framework for the macroeconomic economy and fiscal policy (KEM-PPKF), along with the draft state budget for 2027. This move, as confirmed by Deputy Speaker of the DPR Sufmi Dasco Ahmad and Gerindra Party's Daily Chairman, signifies a departure from tradition, where such crucial economic outlines were typically delivered by ministers representing the government.

That's fine. It's an introduction for the preparation of the 2027 APBN.

· Sufmi Dasco AhmadThe Deputy Speaker of the DPR commented on President Prabowo's upcoming personal delivery of the economic framework and fiscal policy at a plenary session.

This direct presidential address is seen as a significant development, highlighting President Prabowo's commitment to transparency and direct engagement with the legislature on matters of national economic planning. The DPR has scheduled a plenary session for Wednesday, May 20, 2026, which will include this pivotal presentation by the President. The agenda also encompasses reports from the Legislation Body on the evaluation of the second amendment to the 2026 Priority Bill and the presentation of opinions from various factions on a draft bill concerning amendments to the law on the Indonesian National Police.

The plan is like that.

· Saan MustopaThe Deputy Speaker of the DPR confirmed the plan for President Prabowo Subianto to attend the plenary session.

As noted by Tempo, this is the first time a sitting president will personally deliver the KEM-PPKF and RAPBN to the DPR. Previously, these presentations were handled by ministers. This precedent-setting appearance underscores the President's direct involvement in shaping the nation's economic trajectory and fiscal policies. From an Indonesian perspective, this signifies a more hands-on approach from the presidency, fostering a closer working relationship between the executive and legislative branches on critical economic matters. It reflects a desire for greater presidential accountability and direct communication regarding the nation's financial future, a point of particular interest in a country where economic stability and policy direction are paramount concerns for the public.

Yes, as far as I know.

· Saan MustopaThe politician from the NasDem Party confirmed that this is the first time a president has personally delivered the KEM-PPKF and RAPBN to the DPR.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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