Main Issues That The Prabowo-Gibran Government Needs To Immediately Resolve

The Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios) conducted a survey on a number of key issues in Indonesia that must be immediately addressed by the administration of Prabowo Subianto and Gibran Rakabuming Raka.

Job creation and worker protection emerged as the most pressing issue, voiced by 23.3% of respondents.

"After one year in office, the public believes that the conditions for job creation and worker protection have not seen significant improvement, especially amidst the challenges of mass layoffs in the digital and manufacturing sectors," Celios wrote in its Prabowo-Gibran 1-Year Performance Report.

This was followed by the issue of controlling the prices of basic necessities, particularly food and energy commodities, according to 22.4% of respondents.

Subsequent issues included education, law enforcement, and corruption eradication.

Below is a complete list of the main issues that the Prabowo-Gibran government must immediately address to gain greater public trust, according to the Celios survey:

1. Job creation and worker protection: 23.3%

2. Controlling prices of basic necessities: 22.4%

3. Social assistance and social protection: 9.7%

4. Education (teacher quality, curriculum, costs): 8.8%

5. Fair law enforcement and bureaucratic reform: 8.8%

6. Budget transparency and accountability: 8.7%

7. Public health (access, quality, funding): 7.7%

8. Government communication and public engagement: 1.9%

9. Food security and logistics (distribution, stock, HET - Highest Retail Price): 1.6%

10. Security and order: 1.6%

11. Business climate and MSME support: 1.5%

12. Digital and data governance (digital services, privacy): 1.1%

13. Infrastructure and public services (transportation, water, electricity): 1.0%

14. Exchange rate stability and macro policies (deficit, debt): 0.9%

15. Environmental and energy issues (energy transition, pollution, forestry): 0.9%

"This sends a strong message that the public demands tangible results, especially in addressing the people's economic problems, strengthening social justice, and improving government governance," Celios wrote.

As a note, this survey used a multiple-answer format, where respondents could choose up to three top answers.

Celios surveyed 1,338 respondents spread across various regions of Indonesia. Data collection was conducted online through targeted advertisements on Facebook and Instagram from October 2-17, 2025.