Jokowi's Single Candidate Shows Off His Achievements During The BI Governor's Fit And Proper Test At The DPR

JAKARTA As the Governor of BI invasion, Perry Warjiyo explained a series of achievements that have been achieved in the last five years leading the central bank.

In his presentation at the DPR, the single candidate proposed by President Jokowi conveyed at least four important things that had been done.

First, economic growth is an average of 3.43 percent in 2018 to 2022. Then the recovery (economic growth) is 5.3 percent in 2022," he said at the Senayan Parliament Complex, Jakarta, on Monday, March 20.

Second, macroeconomic stability is maintained. Perry explained that the average inflation is at a low rate, which is 2.98 percent except in 2022 which is 5.51 percent due to the adjustment of fuel oil (BBM) prices. Then, rupiah depreciation remained under control 1.89 percent with the highest in 2018 of 6.16 percent.

"Third, external resilience is maintained with a very low account deficit, even a surplus of 13.2 billion US dollars in 2022. In addition, high foreign exchange reserves will reach 137.2 billion US dollars in 2022," he said.

Fourth, continued Perry, financial system stability is maintained with a high capital adequacy ratio (CAR), non-performing loans, credit increases 11.35 percent in 2022.

"This includes lending to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as well as the Islamic economic and financial sectors," he said.

If elected, Perry will carry out the mandate as Governor of BI in the second period, namely 2023-2028.