House of Representatives Pushes Economic Growth Through Strategic Investment

Chairman of Commission XI of the House of Representatives (DPR RI), Mukhamad Misbakhun, has assessed that Indonesia is now entering a crucial phase in driving economic growth through strategic investment.

Misbakhun made the remarks in response to the Indonesia Economic Outlook 2026 forum, which highlighted the importance of strategic investment policy direction, downstream processing, and strengthening the real sector.

“Indonesia needs investment that delivers tangible impact, creates industries, expands employment, and enhances national capacity. This must be the focus to ensure sustainable and inclusive economic growth,” Misbakhun said in a statement in Jakarta on Thursday.

The Chairman of Commission XI, whose remit covers Finance, National Development Planning, Monetary Affairs, and the Financial Services Sector, stressed that this momentum must be swiftly translated into consistent execution on the ground.

He assessed that the current global context demands that the country move quickly to build domestic industrial strength, particularly in the energy, critical minerals, food, and technology sectors.

In such circumstances, institutional readiness and policy consistency become determining factors.

Misbakhun noted that Indonesia is beginning to develop a more structured framework for managing long-term investment, including through Danantara Indonesia as a national investment platform.

“The presence of Danantara signals that the state is beginning to build a more systematic mechanism to connect industrial needs, financing, and investor interest. This is an important step, because strategic projects require institutions capable of overseeing the process from planning through to execution,” he said.