Jakarta, April 10 -- Coordinating Economic Affairs Minister Airlangga Hartarto said Indonesia expects first-quarter 2026 growth of at least 5.5 percent, citing resilient domestic demand despite risks from the Middle East conflict and global uncertainty.

"For the first quarter, we are optimistic growth will be at least 5.5 percent. By year-end, it will be at least 5.4 percent, in line with the state budget," he said on Thursday.

The government will adjust economic policies in response to global developments, including the Middle East conflict, which could disrupt energy price stability and strain global supply chains.

However, Hartarto said the government is maintaining its 2026 baseline growth assumption at around 5.4 percent, as outli...