President Prabowo Plans Investor Meeting to Boost Market Confidence
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JAKARTA, investortrust.id – Indonesia’s capital market players have welcomed plans by President Prabowo Subianto to hold a direct meeting with investors, aiming to strengthen confidence in the country’s investment climate amid ongoing economic transitions.
The initiative was revealed by Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, who also serves as Chairman of the National Economic Council. Speaking in a meeting with the Indonesian Employers’ Association on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, Luhut said the president had instructed his administration to remove burdensome and counterproductive regulations and to meet with capital market investors and analysts to ensure a more attractive and competitive environment.
“This is not just a political gesture. The president himself intends to meet directly with investors and analysts to reaffirm the government’s commitment to a healthier and more competitive investment climate,” said Luhut in an official statement.
Market Sentiment Expected to Improve
Indonesia Stock Exchange President Director Iman Rachman expressed optimism that such a move would be well received by the market. If the meeting materializes, he believes it could shift investor sentiment positively and support the strengthening of the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG).
“Whether or not the exchange is invited, this is good for the market. It signals to the public that the government is paying serious attention to the capital market, and it could help ease concerns that have long lingered,” Iman said at the main hall of the Indonesia Stock Exchange building on Thursday, March 27, 2025.
However, Iman confirmed that the exchange has yet to receive a formal invitation and only learned of the plan through media reports.
Positive Signal for Currency and Fundraising
Bernadus Wijaya, Chief Executive Officer of PT Sucor Sekuritas, echoed the optimism, saying President Prabowo’s willingness to engage with capital market stakeholders is a strong signal that he values the sector’s role in economic development.
He emphasized that investor flows in and out of the stock market can influence the rupiah’s performance against the US dollar. Presidential attention to capital market issues, he noted, would serve as a good indicator for the rupiah’s resilience.
“With stronger presidential attention, future fundraising efforts in the capital market—whether through equity or bonds—will become easier and more appealing, not just to local investors but also foreign investors. This, in turn, will reinforce our economic and financial stability,” Bernadus said.