Indonesia’s Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa reaffirmed the government’s full support for strengthening the national capital market and promoting sustainable economic growth.

Government Commitment to Sustainable Economic Expansion

During a dialogue with market players at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), the Finance Minister outlined new strategies to drive economic growth by increasing capital market liquidity while maintaining market credibility and protecting retail investors.

“The important thing is that small investors must be protected. Many Gen Z participants are entering the capital market, and they need this protection,” the Minister stated at the IDX in Jakarta on Thursday (09/10).

His presence at the IDX symbolized the government’s openness to direct dialogue with financial industry stakeholders and business leaders. He emphasized that the Ministry of Finance is committed to being an active partner in accelerating investment and enhancing market confidence.

“If I improve the investment climate in the business world over 2-3 years, I believe growth will accelerate. Once the market understands our steps, it will rise rapidly,” the Minister explained.

Protecting Retail Investors in a Growing Market

The Finance Minister highlighted the growing participation of younger investors, especially from Generation Z, in the capital market and stressed the necessity of protecting these retail investors to maintain market trust.

Strategic Injection of Idle Funds to Boost Economic Activity

A key measure to strengthen the capital market is injecting liquidity from idle funds previously held by Bank Indonesia. These funds are redirected toward productive sectors to accelerate credit distribution and stimulate economic activity.

“If I can develop strong and sustainable economic fundamentals, that is not a distant dream. So, the stock index will go ‘to the moon,’” the Minister concluded optimistically.

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