Vice President Gibran Calls for Policy Review After Low Government Performance Scores

In a statement issued in Jakarta, Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka responded to a recent performance assessment by the Center of Economic and Law Studies (Celios). He said the low scores, which reflect public and expert dissatisfaction, should prompt the Prabowo-Gibran administration to revisit its policies and internal processes. Gibran emphasized that surveys and criticism are essential components of a healthy democracy and can guide improvements.

The Celios report, compiled with input from a Shadow Cabinet, surveyed 1,142 members of the public and 129 experts across Indonesia, revealing that 75% of respondents felt stressed by government policies, citing rising basic-goods prices, job scarcity, and law-enforcement issues. The administration received an overall rating of 4.6 from citizens and 2.8 from experts, while Gibran himself scored 4.9 and 2.2 respectively.