Foreign investment in Indonesia remains central to the country’s recovery and future growth. President Prabowo Subianto urged all stakeholders to support and protect foreign investors during the inauguration of PT Lotte Chemical Indonesia’s new petrochemical plant in Cilegon, Banten. His remarks came as official data showed Indonesia’s GDP grew 5.04% year-on-year in Q3 2025. The president tied investor security to regional development and job creation, arguing that a stable environment will attract more long-term capital.
Prabowo Stresses the Importance of Foreign Investment in Indonesia
Prabowo called for unity in welcoming foreign partners and safeguarding their operations. “We must support foreign investment and work together for mutual benefit. It is an honor when partners, especially from abroad, come here and invest their hard-earned money, trusting us,” he said.
He pressed officials and communities to ensure investors feel safe and respected. “They bring benefits to us, so we must protect them. We must make sure they feel welcome and safe, and there should be no interference,” Prabowo added. His message emphasized respect, order, and mutual benefit as foundations for sustainable investment.
Indonesia Q3 Economic Growth Reaches 5.04 Percent
The Finance Ministry reported that Q3 2025 growth hit 5.04% (yoy), supported by strong domestic demand, robust exports, and resilient investment. Investment (Gross Fixed Capital Formation) also rose 5.04%, signaling business confidence.
Exports climbed 9.91% while household consumption expanded nearly 4.9%, helped by rising mobility and digital transactions. The economy created 1.9 million new jobs, lowering the unemployment rate to 4.85%. These figures demonstrate that both private and public spending propelled activity across manufacturing, services, and construction.
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Government Policies Bolster Foreign Investment in Indonesia
Policy coordination strengthened the investment climate. The government prudently placed IDR 200 trillion to secure liquidity and launched Rp 34.2 trillion in stimulus plus Rp 15.7 trillion in acceleration projects. Public and SOE capital spending lifted private investment while infrastructure projects eased bottlenecks.
Manufacturing PMI readings turned positive in September and October, reflecting recovery momentum. Prabowo underlined the role of law enforcement and fairness in building investor trust, saying, “That way, we can quickly rise to a higher level. Everything is based on trust. If we remain consistent with truth, goodness, order, and fairness—upholding justice and the rule of law—this will create confidence and trust from everywhere.”
Regional Growth Strengthens Indonesia’s Economic Outlook
Growth was broad-based across regions. Sulawesi led at 5.84%, followed by Java at 5.17%. Bali–Nusa Tenggara and Kalimantan also posted solid gains. Key sectors such as food and beverage, basic metals, chemicals, and information and communication recorded strong expansions.
Export strengths in palm oil, iron and steel, and electrical equipment further supported regional manufacturing hubs. Together, these regional advances reinforce the narrative that investment flows produce jobs and deepen supply chains nationwide.
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Sustaining Growth Through Investor Trust
Prabowo concluded by linking investor protection with long-term prosperity. “With trust, as an open nation that needs trade and good relations with all parties, we can quickly achieve prosperity,” he stated.
Going forward, the government aims to preserve legal certainty, accelerate strategic projects, and maintain fiscal discipline. If policymakers keep building trust and removing business obstacles, foreign investment in Indonesia should continue to support sustainable, inclusive growth.
Source: finance.detikcom, kemenkeu.go.id
Image: Usman Iskandar / Media Indonesia
