Stimulus Has Begun to Bring Positive Impacts on Economy

KOMPAS/TOTOK WIJAYANTO

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo delivers his speech virtually during the commemoration of 2021 National Press Day in Ancol, North Jakarta, on Tuesday (9/2/2021. In his address at the event themed “Rising from the Pandemic, Jakarta as the Gateway to Economic Recovery with the Press as the Accelerator of Change”, the President expressed appreciation for all members of the press who had helped the government in educating the public to be disciplined in adhering to health protocols to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

A number of indicators have indicated an improvement in the domestic economy. Business players hope the government can ensure that a number of stimulus facilities will bring an optimal impact on the acceleration of national economic recovery.

JAKARTA, KOMPAS — A number of stimulus facilities provided by the government, Bank Indonesia and the Financial Services Authority (OJK) since last year have begun to bring a positive impacts on the real sector, albeit it is still limited.