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        "id": 1620466,
        "msgid": "prabowo-i-do-not-need-pessimistic-people-around-me-1773751955",
        "date": "2026-03-17 19:16:35",
        "title": "Prabowo: I Do Not Need Pessimistic People Around Me",
        "author": "",
        "source": "TEMPO_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "President Prabowo Subianto has stated he does not require pessimistic individuals in his circle, citing his preference for optimistic figures like newly appointed Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Prabowo explained his selection of Sadewa as the replacement for Sri Mulyani Indrawati, emphasising Sadewa's strong understanding of macroeconomics and optimistic outlook. The Finance Minister has since reported to the President that Indonesia's economy is performing well, with February 2026 data indicating economic activity acceleration.",
        "content": "<p>President Prabowo Subianto has stated he does not require pessimistic\nindividuals in his immediate circle. The Head of State made this\nstatement during an exclusive interview with international media outlet\nBloomberg at his private residence in Hambalang, West Java, last\nweekend.<\/p>\n<p>During the interview, Prabowo explained his rationale for selecting\nPurbaya Yudhi Sadewa as Finance Minister to replace Sri Mulyani\nIndrawati. According to Prabowo, many had recommended Purbaya for\ninclusion in the Red-White Cabinet.<\/p>\n<p>At some point, Prabowo attended a seminar also attended by Purbaya.\n\u201cHe gave a presentation. And I thought, hey, this person knows what he\nis talking about,\u201d Prabowo said, according to Bloomberg\u2019s report.<\/p>\n<p>For Prabowo, Purbaya represents an optimistic figure. The Chairman of\nthe Gerindra Party stated he indeed wanted to have such individuals in\nhis cabinet circle.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe is optimistic. He is enthusiastic. And I need optimistic people,\nyou know? I do not need pessimistic people around me. That is not my\nnature,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa was inaugurated as Finance Minister by President\nPrabowo on 8 September 2025, replacing Sri Mulyani Indrawati. Purbaya\npreviously served as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the\nDeposit Insurance Corporation (LPS).<\/p>\n<p>Prabowo also felt his decision to appoint Purbaya as State Treasurer\nwas correct. This assessment came after working with Purbaya for some\ntime.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThen when I tried working with him, I thought he works well. He has\na very good understanding of macroeconomics,\u201d said Prabowo.<\/p>\n<p>Earlier, at a full cabinet session on Friday, 13 March 2025, Finance\nMinister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa reported to President Prabowo Subianto\nthat Indonesia\u2019s economy is in good condition. He stated this condition\nis reflected in various data from February 2026, which show economic\nactivity is experiencing acceleration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo we are far from what is called a chaotic economy, as economists\noutside say. Many people on TikTok talk like that,\u201d Purbaya said at the\nState Palace.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/prabowo-i-do-not-need-pessimistic-people-around-me-1773751955",
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