Prabowo Introduces Single-Window Export System via DSI to Curb Losses from Smuggling

President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed a single-window export policy through PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia (DSI) as a measure to safeguard the country’s wealth. The policy is intended to strengthen oversight of exports and reduce losses to state revenue caused by smuggling, transfer pricing and the reporting of export values below their actual prices, or under-invoicing.

Prabowo said these practices were still occurring and could prevent state revenue from reaching its full potential. Indonesia’s wealth, he said, should instead deliver the greatest possible benefit to the nation.

He made the remarks at a plenary Cabinet meeting at the State Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. He said the government needed to act to protect national economic interests.

“Even now, attempts at smuggling, transfer pricing and under-invoicing are continuing. We have to take action for our survival as a nation,” Prabowo said.

DSI to monitor and channel Indonesian exports

One measure the government is taking is to introduce a single-window export mechanism through DSI. The state-owned company is being set up to monitor and channel Indonesian exports, strengthening oversight of goods shipped abroad.

Prabowo said the plan had previously been announced at a plenary Cabinet meeting at the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) on 20 May 2026, coinciding with National Awakening Day. According to him, the proposal had also received approval from all factions in the MPR.

“The step I reported to the MPR, where all factions voiced their approval, is that we will introduce a single-window export system through DSI, a state-owned company, PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia, which will monitor and channel our exports. We hope this can address the leakages that have been occurring,” Prabowo said.

Under the mechanism, the government expects export activity to be monitored in a more integrated way. DSI will oversee and channel exports, with the aim of reducing the opportunities for state revenue losses that the government says have persisted.

The policy forms part of the government’s efforts to strengthen the management of national wealth. The government wants to ensure that Indonesia’s international trade delivers optimal economic benefits to the country.