Jakarta, Aug. 7 -- The 5.6-percent year-on-year growth recorded by the non-oil and gas (non-oil) manufacturing sector in the second quarter of 2025 could have been significantly higher, according to the Ministry of Industry ( Kemenperin ).

Spokesperson for the ministry Febri Hendri Antoni Arif said in Jakarta on Wednesday that the growth reflects the resilience of the manufacturing sector in the face of global pressures and highlights its vital role as the driving force of the national economy.

"Even with policies that are not fully supportive of manufacturing, we've achieved 5.6 percent growth," he pointed out.

"With pro-industry policies in place, the growth could be much higher. These pro-industry policies should support and protect...