Indonesian Political Indicators (IPI) researcher, Bawono Kumoro

progresifjaya.co.id, JAKARTA – It’s not an offside move. The intensive efforts made by the Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI), Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, through a series of meetings with stakeholders to stabilize the national economy have actually received positive attention from observers. Sufmi Dasco’s actions are considered not to have overstepped his authority and are therefore still considered on-side.

Bawono Kumoro, a researcher at the Indonesian Political Indicators (IPI), expressed his high appreciation for Sufmi Dasco’s political-economic maneuvers amidst global market fluctuations.

Bawono believes that Sufmi Dasco’s initiative to facilitate a meeting between Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo and Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is a concrete step much-needed by the market at this time.

He said, that the synergy between fiscal and monetary authorities, mediated by the legislative body, has also succeeded in sending a positive signal to investors.

“Sufmi Dasco’s move to initiate a meeting between the fiscal authorities, monetary authorities, and the government is commendable, especially at a time when global economic uncertainty is so pronounced,” said Bawono Kumora on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

In his analysis, Bawono noted a shift in the strategic role of parliament under Sufmi Dasco’s current leadership.

The DPR is no longer limited to its traditional functions such as legislation, oversight, and budgeting, but has also begun to act as a catalyst for solutions in times of crisis or economic uncertainty.

He viewed Sufmi Dasco’s move to bring policymakers together as a form of parliamentary swift response to issues that directly impact the lives of many people.

“Sufmi Dasco’s meeting with the Minister of Finance, the Governor of Bank Indonesia, and the government in one forum demonstrates the importance of cross-institutional synergy to ensure harmonious economic policies,” he said.

Bawono also emphasized that the presence of key figures from the government and central bank at the forum initiated by Sufmi Dasco demonstrated the DPR strong bargaining power and coordination capabilities.

The Parliament is considered capable of detecting potential economic challenges early and acting as an “anchor” of stability.

“So, it seems that the Parliament is not remaining silent in observing the real situation, including the economy, which impacts public welfare,” he said.

DPR’s Proactive Strategic Transformation

Looking back, the DPR has indeed become the center of economic activity in recent days.

Since Saturday, June 6, 2026, Sufmi Dasco has led crucial discussions with the Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, and representatives from Bank Indonesia.

The main focus of the inaugural meeting was developing strategies to strengthen the Rupiah exchange rate and escape pressure from the US dollar.

This economic guerrilla campaign continued on Monday, June 8, 2026. This time, Sufmi Dasco expanded the scope of the meeting to include the real sector and investment.

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, the Head of the State-Owned Enterprises Agency (BPBUMN), Dony Oskaria, and the Minister of State Secretary also attended the DPR to synchronize data and public narratives.

The goal was clear: to reassure global investors and the public that Indonesia’s economic fundamentals remained secure and under control.

The meeting culminated on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, when Sufmi Dasco convened the board of directors of the Association of State-Owned Banks (Himbara), or state-owned banks.

This meeting was highly strategic because the banking sector is the backbone of national liquidity.

With this discussion, Sufmi Dasco wanted to ensure that state-owned banks were ready to support government policies in maintaining financial market stability.

In Bawono Kumoro’s view, this series of meetings was clear evidence that the DPR RI, under Sufmi Dasco’s leadership, had transformed into a more proactive and strategic institution.

The ability to engage fiscal, monetary, and banking authorities in a short time demonstrated his effective leadership at the parliamentary level.

“The DPR can now play a more strategic role. In addition to carrying out legislative, oversight, and budgetary functions, they can also bridge the consolidation and coordination of stakeholders,” praised Bawono Kumoro.

Writer/Editor: Bembo