Appointed By Prabowo To Be Minister Of Industry Again, Agus Gumiwang Admits He Gets The First Task Of Downstreaming All Commodities

Minister of Industry (Menperin) Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita. (Theresia Agatha/VOI)

JAKARTA - Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita is again trusted to become Minister of Industry (Menperin) in the Red and White Cabinet for the period 2024-2029. Previously, Agus became Minister of Industry in the second period of Joko Widodo (Jokowi) administration.

The Minister of Industry admitted that he got the first task from President Prabowo Subianto to expand the downstream industry from all commodities.

"Alhamdulillah, yesterday I was trusted again by the new president, Mr. President Prabowo to continue my duties as Minister of Industry for the period 2024-2029," Agus said in a gathering agenda with the Minister of Industry & Deputy Minister of Industry at his office, Tuesday, October 22.

"So, I think the speech from the president means very deep. When we talk about downstreaming, it is also very clear that all commodities are required for all of us to have a commitment to carry out downstreaming," he continued.

The downstream program is a follow-up policy that has also been intensified in the Jokowi era. Downstreaming is considered to be a way for the development of the processing industry as well as creating new jobs for industry.

In this case, Agus will create a roadmap or roadmap in the next 3 years related to downstreaming as well as strengthening the manufacturing industry. This effort is considered to be able to boost the target of economic growth which is targeted to be around 7-8 percent.

"So, we have a commitment (economic growth) of 7-8 percent (for) the next 2-3 years. So that all components of this nation, all stakeholders will win and experience from economic growth of 7-8 percent," said Agus.

"So, let's work together, we are open for any input to achieve the target conveyed by the president, namely economic growth of 7-8 percent. What is certain is that the largest contribution will be from the manufacturing sector," he added.