“When it comes to programs, we can see that all flagship initiatives promised by the President during his campaign have been running,” Airlangga told reporters at the Manpower Ministry in Jakarta.
He highlighted key initiatives such as the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, the Free Health Screening (CKG) program, and the Red and White Village Cooperatives (KDMP) scheme as among the administration’s major achievements.
Airlangga said that under Prabowo’s leadership, Indonesia’s economic fundamentals had strengthened, noting that gross domestic product grew 5.12 percent with inflation contained at 2.6 percent.
He also said around Rp150 billion (US$9 million) of foreign reserves had been utilized, while the country continued to record a positive trade balance.
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“All things considered, it is fair to say that, over the past year, the government has delivered on the President’s campaign pledges,” he said.
Manpower Minister Yassierli said the government had introduced policies and incentives aimed at creating a more conducive labor ecosystem.
“All the measures are designed to boost economic activity, provide solutions for workers, and expand job opportunities,” he said, adding that the government remained confident of meeting its target to create 19 million jobs within the next four years.
Since taking office on October 20 last year, Prabowo and Gibran have launched programs to enhance welfare and strengthen national resilience.
Through the MBG program, the government seeks to improve nutrition and the quality of human resources. Since its January launch, it has reached more than 34 million citizens through nearly 12,000 kitchens nationwide.
Meanwhile, 42 million of the 45 million registered participants have received health check-ups under the CKG program, launched in February to promote preventive healthcare.
The KDMP initiative has established around 80,000 cooperatives in villages across Indonesia, supporting local enterprises such as grocery stores, logistics, and pharmacies.
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