Prabowo Receives Q1 2026 Investment Report: FDI Surges to Rp 498.79 Trillion as Foreign Interest in Indonesia Remains Strong, Targeting Rp 13 Trillion by 2029

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received a report on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, showing that investment realization in the first quarter of 2026 reached Rp 498.79 trillion, surpassing the government’s target for the period. According to Rosan Roeslani, Minister of Investment and Downstreaming and head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM), the figure represents 100.36% of the Rp 497 trillion target set for Q1 2026 and marks a year-on-year increase of 7.22%. The investment inflow likewise contributed to job creation, with 706,569 new positions generated during the quarter—a rise of 18.93% compared to the same period in the previous year. Domestic investment (PMDN) accounted for Rp 248.84 trillion, or 49.89% of the total, while foreign direct investment (PMA) made up the remaining 50.11% at Rp 249.94 trillion. Among foreign investors, Singapore led with $4.6 billion, followed by Hong Kong at $2.7 billion, China at $2.2 billion, the United States at $1.7 billion, and Japan at $1 billion. Rosan noted that the balanced split between domestic and foreign investment reflects growing confidence in Indonesia’s economic outlook. President Prabowo emphasized the importance of linking investment outcomes to employment impact, urging continued focus on quality job creation alongside capital inflows. The report underscores Indonesia’s progress toward its broader investment target of Rp 13.032 trillion for 2026, with BKPM expressing confidence in achieving the goal through sustained policy implementation and downstreaming initiatives.