Prabowo Angered at Claims of Liking Overseas Trips, Guntur Romli - FAJAR

Guntur Romli stated that his assessment refers to data from the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). “This is not my word, but the data from BKPM. In 2025, BKPM recorded a 0.1 percent plunge in foreign direct investment (FDI) growth in Indonesia,” he added. He noted that FDI growth has experienced a drastic decline. “Compare it to 2024, which grew 21 percent. He then questioned the cause of the drop in foreign investment,” he explained. He immediately questioned the reason for the foreign investment that instead plunged to 0.1 percent. “Even though President Prabowo in 2025 was very intensive in making trips abroad,” he regretted. 32 Visits to 22 Countries Guntur Romli also presented the data he has regarding the intensity of President Prabowo’s overseas travels. “According to the data I have, from the end of 2024 to the end of 2025, President Prabowo made 32 overseas trips to 22 countries,” Guntur stated. An associate of Megawati Soekarnoputri said that the investments announced in every visit are still limited to initial commitments. “Even though President Prabowo stated in every visit that there is investment worth trillions, but that is just a commitment,” he added. “Just a commitment, just a promise. What is signed is a Memorandum of Understanding, Agreement Note, or Letter of Intent,” he continued. He said that indeed there is interest or a promise to invest in Indonesia, but the realisation is still a big question. Value of Investments Still in the Form of Commitments He also reminded the public not to immediately consider the announced investment figures as funds that have already entered Indonesia.