Puteri Komarudin Applauds Q1 2026 Economy, Confident in APBN Target
Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives’ Commission XI from the Golkar Party faction, Puteri Komarudin, expressed appreciation for Indonesia’s economic growth achievement in the first quarter of 2026, which reached 5.61 per cent.
This achievement is seen as indicating that government policies, along with relevant authorities, are on the right track in maintaining the momentum of sustainable national economic growth.
“This achievement deserves appreciation. The realisation of economic growth at 5.61 per cent shows that the direction of government policies is correct in maintaining stability while promoting national economic growth,” said Puteri.
According to her, this achievement also demonstrates that Indonesia’s economic fundamentals remain solid and resilient amid various global economic pressures, from geopolitical tensions to fluctuations in world energy prices. In fact, Indonesia’s economic growth is considered better than that of several G20 member countries.
“Indonesia’s economic resilience is inseparable from the consistency of fiscal, monetary, and financial sector policies in mitigating various global pressures,” added Puteri.
For this reason, Puteri admitted to being optimistic that the economic growth target for the second quarter and throughout 2026 can be achieved in line with the state budget assumption of 5.4 per cent. To maintain this momentum, the government is seen as needing to continue encouraging household consumption as the main pillar of the national economy, as well as accelerating government spending.
“Public consumption growth must continue to be maintained. On the other hand, accelerating government spending is an important factor in keeping the national economy vibrant,” she said.
Looking ahead, Puteri mentioned that the government will enhance various strategic spending programmes, such as the disbursement of the 13th-month salary, acceleration of food assistance, sustainability of energy subsidies and compensation, school revitalisation, and the realisation of the three million housing development programme.
Furthermore, Puteri reminded the government and Bank Indonesia to continue strengthening synergy in maintaining the stability of the rupiah exchange rate amid uncertainties in global economic dynamics.
From the perspective of economic indicators, Indonesia’s economic conditions to date are still considered quite positive. The April 2026 inflation rate was recorded at a controlled level of 2.42 per cent, the Consumer Confidence Index stood at 122.9, and the trade balance recorded a surplus of USD 3.32 billion.
In addition, the financial services sector also showed solid performance, with credit growth at 9.49 per cent and Third-Party Funds (DPK) growing by 13.55 per cent.
Puteri also stated her support for various incentive and economic stimulus policies prepared by the government, as long as their implementation is on target and effective in encouraging public economic activity.
“Government stimulus has proven capable of cushioning global pressures while promoting economic growth. Therefore, going forward, the government needs to ensure that every stimulus is designed effectively and on target,” she emphasised.
Although several international institutions have cut their global economic growth projections, Puteri views Indonesia’s economic achievement in the first trimester of this year as an important asset for remaining optimistic in facing 2026.
In conclusion, Puteri once again urged the government and all relevant authorities to remain vigilant against various global risks and to continue preparing anticipatory measures to maintain the stability and sustainability of national economic growth.