Investment Growth Accompanied by Job Absorption Receives Appreciation

Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of BKPM, Rosan Roeslani, reported that Indonesia’s investment realisation in the first quarter of 2026 reached Rp498.79 trillion. This figure exceeded the government’s target by 100.36% and directly impacted the absorption of 706,569 new workers.

This positive achievement received a positive response from millennial groups. Khairul Anam, Chairman of Milenial Muslim Bersatu (MMB), assessed that the investment growth accompanied by a 18.93% increase in job absorption is concrete evidence of the success of downstreaming policies.

“We see that investment is no longer just numbers, but truly opens up job opportunities for the young generation in line with President Prabowo’s directives. This provides optimism that Indonesia’s economic future is increasingly strong,” said Anam in his statement, quoted on Saturday, 25 April 2026.

Anam emphasised that Rosan has carried out the President’s directives well through strengthening sectors capable of reducing unemployment rates. According to him, this momentum is crucial for the young generation to obtain certainty of quality employment.

“Minister Rosan has proven to implement clear directives from President Prabowo that investment must be followed by job growth. Millennials hope this momentum is maintained so that more quality jobs are available,” Anam stressed.

In addition to the investment volume, the equitable distribution of capital between Java and outer Java regions is also considered a positive signal for national development. This is seen as able to curb the rate of urbanisation because job opportunities are now increasingly spread across various regions.

“Equitable investment is important so that job opportunities are not only concentrated in big cities. This opens opportunities for young people in the regions to develop without always having to urbanise. We are optimistic that the annual investment target can be achieved,” he said.