JAKARTA — Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa urged investors not to panic if they face investment disruptions on the ground. He said the government has already set up a task force, or Satgas, to receive reports and fix bottlenecks that get in the way of projects, including problems tied to licensing and coordination between agencies.
Purbaya made the remarks during a dialogue on CNBC Indonesia’s Economic Update program on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. His message was simple, but firm. Investors should report obstacles quickly, rather than waiting until projects stall for too long.
APBN still has room to absorb energy shocks
In his explanation, Purbaya said the State Budget, or APBN, still has enough capacity to absorb the impact of energy price swings. That means the government can still maintain fuel and LPG subsidies without immediately raising subsidized fuel prices.
The move matters for households and small businesses. If subsidized fuel prices rise, the effect quickly reaches distribution costs, production expenses, and market prices. Purbaya said the government is trying to protect purchasing power while keeping the impact on the broader economy limited.
Energy is a sensitive issue. When oil prices move sharply, the government usually has to weigh two things at once: fiscal pressure and public protection. At that point, the APBN becomes the main buffer.
Purbaya did not provide additional figures on subsidy spending during the discussion, but he stressed that fiscal policy is still being directed toward stability and protection from a spike in living costs.
Rupiah weakness, and the effort to steady sentiment
Purbaya also touched on the rupiah’s weakness, which at one point slipped to Rp 18,200 per U.S. dollar. He said the pressure on the exchange rate had briefly created negative sentiment for the Indonesian economy.
Even so, he said Indonesia’s economic fundamentals remain solid. Purbaya said the economic strategy of President Prabowo Subianto’s administration is aimed at the right targets and does not leak, leaving room to maintain resilience.
Within that framework, the Finance Ministry and Bank Indonesia are said to be working together to manage sentiment around the rupiah. That fiscal-monetary coordination matters, because exchange-rate swings can quickly spill into import costs, inflation, and business expansion plans.
For companies, a steadier rupiah means more certainty when calculating costs. For consumers, the effect can show up in the prices of imported goods, electronics, and industrial raw materials that still depend on overseas supply.
Satgas for investment disruptions is open to investors
The part that speaks most directly to the business community is the Satgas on bottlenecks. Purbaya said the task force has already helped clear a number of investment obstacles through coordination between the Finance Ministry and related ministries and agencies.
He pointed to a waste-to-energy power plant project in Sulawesi that, according to him, was resolved through cross-agency coordination. Cases like that, Purbaya said, show that investment problems often are not about a lack of investor interest, but about obstacles piling up along the way.
That is why he told investors not to be afraid to report problems. If there is an investment disruption, report it to the task force. The government, he added, wants issues such as permits, technical coordination, and stalled procedures to be broken down one by one.
The message is relevant for business readers. A delayed project is not just about a late schedule. It also means financing costs, labor costs, and lost market opportunities if the problem is left unresolved for too long.
Ministry spending will face tighter oversight
Purbaya also highlighted spending by ministries and agencies. He urged each ministry and agency to maximize spending so it can support economic growth. If a unit moves slowly or misses its targets, the government will adjust things in the following year.
He added that oversight of ministry and agency budgets will be tightened so public funds truly feed into the economy and development. That fits the policy direction aimed at making state money move quickly into productive activity instead of getting stuck in administration.
On the other hand, Purbaya also said the government is still reviewing incentives for the second half of 2026. One option under consideration is an incentive for electric vehicles. There is also discussion of subsidies for senior citizens, although the final decision is still awaiting the President’s direction.
That means fiscal room is being used not only to absorb risks, but also to push sectors seen as having a strong multiplier effect on the economy. Even so, everything will still be weighed against APBN capacity and the government’s policy priorities.
He ended with a blunt message for business. If there is a hurdle, do not stay silent. Report it to the Satgas. The government, he said, has prepared the channel so investment disruptions do not grow into a larger problem for the national economy.
“Investors should not be afraid. If there is a disruption, just report it to the Satgas,” Purbaya said during the dialogue.
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