On March 21, 2025, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the stability of food prices in Indonesia ahead of Eid al-Fitr, highlighting its importance for national security. During a Cabinet Meeting at the Merdeka Palace, he stated that ensuring a secure food supply is more critical than fluctuations in the stock market.
President Prabowo noted the favorable state of food production as the holiday approaches and mentioned his personal monitoring of essential goods prices. He expressed gratitude to ministers responsible for the food sector for their efforts in maintaining price control, emphasizing that stable food prices are preferable to volatile stock market figures.
While acknowledging a recent decline in the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG), Prabowo suggested that this primarily affects a limited segment of the population. His administration is prioritizing food security to ensure stability for the broader Indonesian population during the festive period.