Indonesia's Prabowo eyes 5.4% growth in 2026, to double free-meal spending
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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto outlines his spending plans for next year during a speech at the parliament on Aug. 15, citing food security, health and defense as among key priorities. © Reuters
ISMI DAMAYANTI and REZHA HADYAN
August 15, 2025 23:19 JST
JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto outlined Friday his budget plans for next year, including a 7% increase in government spending and a 5.4% growth target, putting more emphasis on his key priorities, including free meals and defense.
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Economy Finance Minister Indrawati vows pursuit of tax compliance by 'shadow economy' Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto outlines his spending plans for next year during a speech at the parliament on Aug. 15, citing food security, health and defense as among key priorities. © Reuters ISMI DAMAYANTI and REZHA HADYAN August 15, 2025 23:19 JST JAKARTA -- Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto outlined Friday his budget plans for next year, including a 7% increase in government spending and a 5.4% growth target, putting more emphasis on his key priorities, including free meals and defense.
