Weaknesses of Indonesian Economic
Chamber of Indonesia Commerce and Industry (Kadin) declared
Indonesian economy that is actually very promising for both domestic and
foreign investors. However, there are still weaknesses seeing by Kadin of the
economy that need to be addressed. Vice Chairman of Kadin Indonesia, Novian
Anindya Bakrie said, promising Indonesian economy is evidenced by incoming
investment, private consumption, and vibrant business world.
"But there are still some weaknesses that Indonesia's
economic structure needs to be addressed now," said Anindya at Menara
Kadin Jakarta, Wednesday (06/03/2017).
Anindya see Indonesia's economic weakness is in the trade
deficit. Currently due to larger imports than exports then it makes more
Indonesian trade balance to be deficit. Moreover, the largest import of oil and
gas.
On the other hand, Anindya also highlights subsidy of oil
(BBM) to the people who actually are not even on target. Current budget fuel
subsidy enjoyed by the rich instead.
"As the impact, the deficit and the high pressure gas
imports that led to the weakening of the rupiah," he added.
Again, the actual budget for infrastructure even neglected.
He rated in the last few months that there is no improvement of government
policy so that a problem cannot be resolved. Though foreign investors intending
to invest in Indonesia as it will look up the bureaucratic infrastructure. If
not good, then foreign investors will pull out of Indonesia.
Kelemahan Ekonomi Indonesia
Kamar Dagang dan Industri Indonesia (Kadin) menyatakan
ekonomi Indonesia yang sebenarnya sangat menjanjikan bagi investor dalam dan
luar negeri. Namun, masih ada kelemahan yang dilihat oleh Kadin dari ekonomi
yang perlu ditangani. Wakil Ketua Kadin Indonesia Novian Anindya Bakrie
mengatakan, menjanjikan ekonomi Indonesia dibuktikan dengan masuknya investasi,
konsumsi swasta, dan dunia bisnis yang semarak.
"Tapi masih ada beberapa kelemahan struktur ekonomi
Indonesia yang perlu diatasi sekarang," kata Anindya di Menara Kadin
Jakarta, Rabu (06/05/2017).
Anindya melihat kelemahan ekonomi Indonesia dalam defisit
perdagangan. Saat ini karena impor lebih besar daripada ekspor maka neraca
perdagangan Indonesia menjadi defisit. Apalagi impor minyak dan gas terbesar.
Di sisi lain, Anindya juga menyoroti subsidi minyak (BBM)
kepada orang-orang yang sebenarnya bahkan tidak sesuai target. Subsidi BBM
anggaran saat ini dinikmati oleh orang kaya.
"Seiring dampaknya, defisit dan impor gas bertekanan
tinggi yang menyebabkan pelemahan rupiah," tambahnya.
Sekali lagi, anggaran sebenarnya untuk infrastruktur bahkan
terbengkalai. Dia menilai dalam beberapa bulan terakhir ini tidak ada perbaikan
kebijakan pemerintah sehingga masalah tidak bisa dipecahkan. Padahal investor
asing berniat berinvestasi di Indonesia karena akan mencari infrastruktur
birokrasi. Jika tidak bagus, maka investor asing akan menarik diri dari
Indonesia.
