Optimistic About Indonesia's Economic Prospects in 2015
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
FOR many Indonesians, 2015 began on a positive note: subsidized fuel prices had fallen with global oil prices. Premium gasoline dropped from Rp8,500 to Rp7,600 per liter, and automotive diesel oil went from Rp7,500 to Rp7,250 per liter.
With that in mind, President Joko Widodo was optimistic 2015 would bring improvements for the Indonesian economy, with the government able to cut subsidies and free up funds. "This money can be diverted to build infrastructure such as reservoirs, irrigation, toll roads and railways outside of Java," Jokowi said.
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added. "Investment is the only way." The government should hasten infrastructure development, he said, something that would be much easier with a smaller fuel subsidy.
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| Yes |  |
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| (57.7%) | 564 | |
| No |  |
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| (38.8%) | 379 | |
| Unsure |  |
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| (3.5%) | 34 | |
| Total | (100%) | 977 |
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FOR many Indonesians, 2015 began on a positive note: subsidized fuel prices had fallen with global oil prices. Premium gasoline dropped from Rp8,500 to Rp7,60 |
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