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Indonesia's Minister of Industry, Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, designated 2026 as the year for accelerating the national industrialization program. He called for measurable outputs and concrete action plans across sectors.

The agro sector will prioritize downstream processing, with specific actions for palm oil regarding traceability and supply risk mapping. The chemical, pharmaceutical, and textile sectors will focus on import reduction and employment growth.

The automotive and semiconductor industries will draft investment-based plans and strengthen design capabilities. Each priority program will require clear milestones and performance indicators.