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        "id": 1645209,
        "msgid": "economist-policies-must-address-basic-needs-amid-hormuz-crisis-1774929137",
        "date": "2026-03-31 10:21:37",
        "title": "Economist: Policies Must Address Basic Needs Amid Hormuz Crisis",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "Economist from Universitas Gadjah Mada, Eddy Junarsin, urges the Indonesian government to formulate policies that directly tackle citizens' basic needs in response to global uncertainties stemming from the Strait of Hormuz crisis. He highlights potential risks including rising inflation, stagnant economic growth, worsening unemployment, a depreciating rupiah, and shrinking trade surpluses due to disrupted global supply chains and higher fuel prices. Additionally, Junarsin advises the public to adapt through unity, innovation in employment, and focusing on solutions rather than irrelevant disputes.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta (ANTARA) - Economist from Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Eddy\nJunarsin calls on the government to formulate policies that directly\naddress the basic needs of society amid global uncertainties arising\nfrom the Strait of Hormuz crisis. According to him, the government also\nneeds to provide the public with an understanding of the current global\nsituation and its impact on the domestic economy. \u201cFor example, policies\nshould be directed towards survival and intermediate ranges, such as the\navailability of food, housing, energy, and schooling. Jobs that are cut\nneed to be supported by the government through temporary unemployment\nassistance and job distribution in areas or industries that are\nfeasible,\u201d he said in Jakarta on Tuesday. Eddy assesses that Indonesia\nis currently facing several risks due to the Strait of Hormuz crisis,\nsuch as rising fuel oil (BBM) prices and other commodities due to\ndisruptions in global distribution routes. \u201cAs a result, inflation may\nincrease, economic growth is at risk of stagnating, unemployment rates\nwill not improve, the rupiah will depreciate, and the trade balance\nsurplus will shrink,\u201d Eddy stated. On the other hand, he also emphasises\nthat society should not just wait for conditions to improve but must\nadapt to the existing situation. \u201cFor society itself, it is necessary to\nrealise that this is an extraordinary situation that requires unity and\ncollaboration. Think about and try various job or business ideas, so one\nmust be dynamic and not static. Also, focus on solutions to overcome\nproblems. Reduce debates or conflicts that are irrelevant or personal in\nnature,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/economist-policies-must-address-basic-needs-amid-hormuz-crisis-1774929137",
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