President Prabowo Subianto led a four-hour government work meeting at the Presidential Palace on April 8, 2026, involving ministers, echelon I officials, and BUMN directors. He stressed improving bureaucratic efficiency, reducing leaks, and committing to keep debt ratio below 40 percent of GDP and APBN deficit under 3 percent. The meeting also addressed protein self-sufficiency and food security.
President Prabowo Subianto chaired a government work meeting at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The approximately four-hour session included Cabinet Merah Putih members, echelon I officials from ministries and agencies, and BUMN directors.
State Secretary Minister Prasetyo Hadi said Prabowo thanked the team for 1.5 years of achievements, including rice self-sufficiency. He pushed for protein self-sufficiency, especially from marine sources like fish. "We must maintain and improve our food self-sufficiency... including protein," Prasetyo stated.
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto revealed the government's commitment to keeping the debt ratio below 40 percent of GDP—despite the law allowing up to 60 percent—and the APBN deficit under 3 percent through year-end. He is optimistic about 5.5 percent growth in Q1 2026, supported by positive indicators like foreign reserves and tax receipts.
Prabowo urged faster, more efficient, and productive bureaucracy while reducing leaks. He responded to personal criticisms like "stupid" or "stubborn" as warnings to stay vigilant, and warned of hoaxes and AI dangers on social media.
