Economy Grows 5.61%, Kadin: Government Programmes Beginning to Show Results

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has stated that the national economy’s growth of 5.61% in the first quarter of 2026 serves as evidence that various government programmes are beginning to yield real results in stimulating economic activity. “We appreciate the government’s performance. The government programmes implemented since early 2025 are starting to show results this year,” said Kadin Indonesia Chairman Anindya Bakrie in an official statement in Jakarta on Wednesday. Kadin assesses that this achievement is inseparable from the acceleration of government spending since the beginning of the year, the massive implementation of the free nutritious meals programme (MBG), the construction of three million homes, as well as the operation of various other priority programmes that have contributed to growth. In addition, according to him, investment activity that has begun to move since early this year has also become a major supporting factor. “This is a proud achievement,” Anindya stated. Furthermore, Kadin views the improvement in the national economy as now being supported by a more balanced combination of domestic consumption, exports that are beginning to open up, and investment flows that are increasingly spreading to the regions. “Lately, we have succeeded in opening new export markets. Although just starting, the impact is already visible, including on incoming investments,” he said.