Jakarta, April 28, 2026 – The Europe Today: Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has expressed optimism that the country’s economy will expand by more than 5.5 per cent in the first half of 2026, supported by ongoing reforms and government-led stimulus measures.
Speaking at the launch of the Planned and Regular Investment Program (PINTAR) for mutual funds at the Indonesia Stock Exchange on Monday, the minister said both the first and second quarters are expected to record growth above the 5.5 per cent mark.
“The first quarter may grow above 5.5 per cent. The second quarter as well,” he stated, underscoring confidence in the country’s economic trajectory despite global uncertainties.
Sadewa highlighted that the government is prioritising the strengthening of economic fundamentals to sustain and accelerate long-term growth. A key initiative in this regard is the establishment of a special task force aimed at expediting government programmes to support economic expansion, led by Airlangga Hartarto.
He noted that the task force is expected to enhance overall economic performance, while the Ministry of Finance continues to implement internal reforms to improve institutional effectiveness. These reforms are focused particularly on the Directorate General of Taxes and the Directorate General of Customs and Excise.
According to the minister, early results from these reforms are already visible, with tax revenues recording a strong year-on-year growth of 20.7 per cent in March 2026, reflecting improved compliance and administrative efficiency.
Despite ongoing global economic challenges, Sadewa emphasised that Indonesia’s domestic economy has remained stable, providing a solid base for further growth.
“So, if economic growth was previously around 5 per cent, we expect it to grow even faster in the future,” he said.
To maintain growth momentum, the government is also prepared to roll out fiscal stimulus measures, including accelerating public spending to boost liquidity and ensure faster circulation of funds across the economy.
Looking ahead, the finance minister has set an ambitious growth target of 5.7 per cent for the second quarter of 2026, signalling confidence in Indonesia’s ability to sustain its upward economic trajectory.
