Indonesia's capacity to handle crises and recover from them depends on its strategies for food security, defense, and energy preparedness. The developments below show how the government is working on those priorities.

Plan to Raise State Revenue Through Financial Inclusion

Presidential envoy Hashim Djojohadikusumo, brother of President Prabowo, is targeting Rp1,500 trillion in additional state revenue. Much of that would come from the roughly 30% of Indonesians who do not use banks. He argues the revenue-to-GDP ratio could reach 18% within two to three years through tax reform, electronic transactions, and wider access to banking.

Singapore Restores Medical Subsidies Over Haze

Singapore has reinstated medical subsidies for residents with health problems caused by transboundary haze. Worsening air quality has led to a rise in respiratory illnesses across the city-state.

CELIOS Ranks Ministers in the Prabowo Government

The Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS) has published a public assessment of ministerial performance. Former finance minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa received the highest score, while Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia ranked last.

Foreign Policy Aimed at Domestic Resilience

Foreign Minister Nasir says Indonesia wants its diplomatic partnerships to deliver concrete benefits at home. The priorities include food and energy security, industrial development, digital transformation, and economic cooperation.

100 Fishing Villages Targeted for Year-End Launch

The government plans to have 100 fully equipped fishing villages operating by the end of 2026. The facilities are meant to support coastal livelihoods and strengthen Indonesia's fisheries supply chain.

Possible Expansion of Parliament

Proposed revisions to the election law could increase the size of Indonesia's parliament to 591 seats.

Pupuk Indonesia Plans Eight New Plants

Fertilizer producer Pupuk Indonesia is targeting eight new plants to support food security and industrial independence. Its strong financial performance gives it more capacity to reinvest in new production facilities, revitalize existing plants, and expand into downstream chemical industries.