JAKARTA - Three important economic officials took turns entering the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta, Thursday, May 21. Minister of Investment and Industrialization Rosan Roeslani, Governor of Bank Indonesia Perry Warjiyo, and Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita came with the same answer: called by the President.

However, not much of it is open to the public.

Rosan became one of the most highlighted. When asked about the report regarding the export agency, he did not deny it. Rosan only gave a brief answer before entering the Palace.

"This wants to report the mechanism," said Rosan.

When asked to explain further, Rosan chose to hold back.

"Later, I will report first," he said.

The statement signaled that the government was finalizing a new scheme regarding export agencies. Moreover, recently, the issue of strengthening exports and re-processing has been widely discussed amid global economic pressures and slowing world manufacturing.

Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo. (Teddy Kurniawan VOI)

Meanwhile, BI Governor Perry Warjiyo was also frugal in his words. Perry even immediately cut off the reporter's question about the agenda of the meeting.

"Just said lunch," Perry said as he walked toward the Palace.

Amid the turmoil in exchange rates, global interest rate directions, and international financial market pressures, Perry's presence at the Palace drew attention. Moreover, fiscal and monetary coordination has recently become a sensitive issue for market participants.

Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita. (Teddy Kurniawan VOI)

Unlike Perry, Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang was a little more open. Agus said he was called by the President to receive instructions.

"I was invited by the President, I want to give directions," said Agus. When asked if he was bringing a report, Agus answered briefly.

"It must be. As a minister, you have to be ready. If necessary, you must report it," he said.


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