Statement of the President of the Republic of Indonesia after the Inauguration of the Industropolis Batang Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Central Java, Thursday, March 20, 2025

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Prabowo Subianto):
Alhamdulillah, today we have inaugurated the Industropolis Batang Special Economic Zone, which I believe is well-planned, has a clear vision, and has been executed properly. We can see that day by day, major plans are materializing. We know that 20 companies are already here—seven are in operation, seven are under construction, and 13 are in the planning phase. This is extraordinary.

So, we are optimistic. This is one of the many Special Economic Zone (SEZ) plans we will develop. Ideally, we should have one SEZ in each province, meaning that we should have 38 SEZs. That is the direction we are heading toward. I believe that as we move forward, things will improve, and our economic fundamentals will remain robust. Today we are facing uncertainties, including global uncertainties—but we believe that we are strong enough. Our fundamentals are strong.

Alhamdulillah, less than a week before Eid, I see that food and staple goods prices are under control. We have planned well, and hopefully, the homecoming season (mudik) will run smoothly. We have lowered transportation costs—airfare, train tickets, and toll road fees. We will facilitate everything as best as we can for our people.

We also continue to strive to streamline bureaucracy and eliminate red tape. We want our economy to be efficient, efficient, and efficient. With efficiency, we can compete, be more competitive, and move more quickly toward becoming a prosperous nation.

Thank you.

Journalist:
What is your comment on the upcoming match of the national football team today?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Prabowo Subianto):
We pray for our national team’s success.

Journalist:
What’s your score prediction, Sir?

President of the Republic of Indonesia (Prabowo Subianto):

I think it is difficult to make any predictions. God willing, God Willing.

(RI/MUR)