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Purbaya Confident Economy Will Grow 5.7 Percent in Q2 2026

From Republika · (11m ago) Indonesian Positive tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is optimistic about the economy growing 5.7% in Q2 2026.
  • The government plans to continue issuing stimulus to strengthen the economy.
  • The minister stated that rising prices of necessities due to global energy price hikes can be managed.

Indonesia's economic outlook for the second quarter of 2026 is bright, with Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa projecting a robust growth of 5.7 percent. This optimism stems from the government's commitment to deploying stimulus measures to bolster economic activity. Minister Purbaya expressed confidence in managing potential challenges, such as rising prices of essential goods influenced by global energy market fluctuations. He assured that the government would closely monitor economic conditions and provide further stimulus if any slowdown is detected, potentially through improved cash management or accelerated spending by ministries and agencies. While the official Q1 2026 economic data is yet to be released, the government's proactive stance signals a determination to maintain economic momentum. From an Indonesian perspective, this proactive fiscal policy is crucial for navigating global uncertainties and ensuring domestic stability and growth, especially in the absence of major religious holidays that typically boost consumption. The focus remains on strengthening the national economy through strategic interventions.

The growth (Q2 2026) will be 5.7 percent. We will push towards that for April, May, and June.

— Purbaya Yudhi SadewaThe Finance Minister expressed his optimistic projection for Indonesia's economic growth in the second quarter of 2026.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.