INES Survey: Approval Rating for Prabowo Reaches 79.3 Per Cent

The results of the Indonesia Network Election Survey (INES) show that public satisfaction with the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto has reached 79.3 per cent as the administration approaches its second year.

Andri Gunawan, the Executive Director of INES, stated that 17.4 per cent of respondents expressed dissatisfaction or were dissatisfied with Prabowo’s performance, while 3.3 per cent provided no answer.

The INES survey also noted that public trust in President Prabowo stands at 82.1 per cent. Meanwhile, 16.5 per cent of respondents expressed a lack of trust, and 1.4 per cent did not respond.

In several policy areas, the survey recorded relatively high levels of public satisfaction. Approximately 78.2 per cent of respondents appreciated the courage, decisiveness, and speed of execution of programmes deemed pro-people.

Furthermore, 7ability 78.3 per cent of respondents assessed Indonesia’s political condition as stable and good. Conversely, 18.6 per cent viewed the political condition as poor and unstable, while 3.1 per cent offered no assessment.

In the field of diplomacy, 80.3 per cent of respondents expressed satisfaction and trust in President Prabowo’s diplomatic strategy, which is seen as prioritising Indonesia’s economic strengthening agenda during various overseas visits.

The survey also noted that 78.2 per cent of respondents were satisfied or sufficiently satisfied with anti-corruption efforts. Regarding freedom of expression, the satisfaction level reached 81.2 per cent.

In terms of poverty alleviation, 68.2 per cent of respondents expressed satisfaction or sufficient satisfaction. Regarding social welfare programmes and social assistance, the satisfaction level reached 78.7 per cent.

However, the people’s economic sector remains a challenge for the government. INES noted that the difficulty of obtaining employment and the high price of basic necessities are major concerns for the public.

Specifically, 50.7 per cent of respondents expressed dissatisfaction with the handling of employment issues, while 54.8 per cent complained about the high prices of basic commodities.

Additionally, the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme received majority support. Approximately 78.2 per cent of citizens agreed that the programme should be continued.

In contrast, 18.4 per cent of respondents disagreed with the continuation of the MBG programme, while 3.4 per cent did not provide an answer. According to INES, these results indicate that the MBG programme remains relevant to the basic needs of the community.

The INES survey was conducted across 36 provinces with a total of 1,400 respondents. The sampling utilised a multi-stage random sampling method with a margin of error of approximately ±2.48 per cent at a 95 per cent confidence level.