Airlangga Assures Investors: Demonstrations Will Not Disrupt Investment or the Economy

Jakarta — Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto emphasized that the government will actively communicate with issuers and investors to ensure investment plans continue according to schedule and are not disrupted.

Amid public demonstrations expressing aspirations to the government, Airlangga hopes that investors and issuers understand that expression of aspirations is guaranteed in a democracy, as long as it is done properly.

“This demonstrates the government’s commitment to responding to the people’s aspirations through constructive channels. This message shows the government’s commitment to maintaining stability while respecting the people’s aspirations,” Airlangga said at the Indonesian Capital Market Stability Press Conference on Monday, September 1, 2025.

Airlangga also urged entrepreneurs to remain calm and optimistic. He said that all parties have a moral responsibility to the nation to maintain the economy so that employment and public welfare are sustained.

“We also ask the public not to be easily provoked by irresponsible information. Let’s create a peaceful and mutually respectful atmosphere,” he added.

According to Airlangga, active community participation in maintaining order will accelerate recovery and minimize negative economic impacts.

Meanwhile, Airlangga assured capital market players that the government is fully committed and capable of maintaining economic stability.

He cited Indonesia’s adequate foreign exchange reserves of $152 billion as of July 2025, its healthy banking system, and the synergistic coordination of its fiscal, monetary, financial sector, and real sector policies.

“With these solid fundamentals, the impact of short-term volatility will not alter our positive economic trajectory. Maintaining growth above 5 percent remains a realistic and achievable target with a full commitment to maintaining macroeconomic stability and public welfare,” he explained. (*)

Editor: Yulian Saputra