Editor’s Note
- Prabowo’s policy halts export of Indonesian raw natural gas to neighboring countries
- Restrictions on raw natural gas exports
- A paradigm shift in the Prabowo era
- National energy sovereignty considered non-negotiable
- Controlling the economic stability of neighboring countries
Prabowo’s policy halts export of Indonesian raw natural gas to neighboring countries
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has announced a new policy that restricts or halts the export of raw natural gas from Indonesia, including to Singapore and Malaysia.
This policy is aimed at prioritizing national energy security and Indonesia’s downstream industries, representing a significant shift from the previous policy focused on foreign currency exports.
This step also affirms Indonesia’s energy sovereignty and its position as the owner of substantial energy reserves in Southeast Asia. Restrictions on the export of raw natural gas
The Indonesian government under Prabowo Subianto has officially announced its intention to restrict or halt the export of raw natural gas.
The affected countries include Singapore and Malaysia
The primary goal is to ensure that the archipelago’s natural resources are prioritized for national energy security.
This policy is also aimed at accelerating the downstream activities of the domestic industry.
A paradigm shift in policy in the Prabowo era
This assertive policy by the Prabowo government marks a major shift from previous policy, which focused exclusively on the export of foreign currency.
Indonesia no longer wishes to be a spectator and supplier of cheap raw materials to neighboring countries.
National energy sovereignty considered non-negotiable
This step confirms Indonesia’s energy sovereignty, which is considered non-negotiable. It sends a clear signal that Indonesia places the interests of its own people above those of others.
This policy serves as a reminder to the international community that Indonesia holds a very strong bargaining position. Indonesia possesses vast energy reserves in the region.
Controlling the economic stability of neighboring countries
By controlling key supply sources in the region, Indonesia now controls the economic stability of neighboring countries that depend on Indonesian raw materials.
This assertiveness is not merely a threat, but an economic defense strategy to prevent Indonesia from being underestimated in the global energy architecture. ***obs
