Socio Today
Jakarta, Indonesia — Results from a comprehensive nationwide survey conducted by Poltracking Indonesia have shed light on public sentiment regarding the performance of the current government. Released on Sunday, October 19, 2025, the survey data highlights the approval ratings of various key officials within the Red and White Cabinet (Kabinet Merah Putih) under the administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka. Despite persistent rumors concerning cabinet reshuffles and political maneuvering, the findings indicate robust public trust in the executive branch, alongside distinct tiers of satisfaction regarding individual ministers and high-ranking state officials.
Top Performers in the "Very Satisfied" Category
According to the data presented by Poltracking Indonesia researcher Masduri Amrawi during a press briefing on October 19, 2025, public appreciation for specific members of the administration reached notable heights when measured by the "very satisfied" approval metric.
Leading the upper echelon of this specific category is Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, who captured an 11.0 percent "very satisfied" rating. Close behind is Minister of Religious Affairs Nasaruddin Umar, securing 10.8 percent, followed by Minister of Youth and Sports Erick Thohir at 10.2 percent.
Significantly, Secretary of State Cabinet (Seskab) Teddy Indra Wijaya also broke into the top tier of highly rated officials, registering a 7.1 percent "very satisfied" mark. He was joined by Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman, who recorded a strong presence in the uppermost approval bracket. These figures reflect how specific portfolios closely tied to economic stewardship, religious harmony, youth engagement, administrative support, and food security have resonated strongly with segments of the general populace.
Broader Public Satisfaction Across Cabinet Portofolios
Beyond the top-tier "very satisfied" metric, Poltracking’s broader evaluation framework captured general public satisfaction across a wide array of ministries and coordinating portfolios. The numbers illustrate a generally favorable public reception toward the administration’s diverse policy implementations.
Leading the broader satisfaction index is Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development (IPK) Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono, who garnered a substantial 61 percent overall satisfaction rating. His performance is closely followed by Minister of Health Budi Gunadi Sadikin, who achieved 58.3 percent, and Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan, who registered 56.2 percent.
Further down the spectrum, Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin recorded a solid 55.2 percent approval rating. Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian followed with 52.3 percent, Minister of Culture Fadli Zon with 51.5 percent, and Minister of Communication and Digital (Komdigi) Meutya Hafid with 50.7 percent.
Additional key figures maintaining approval ratings above the psychological 50-percent threshold include Minister of State Secretariat Prasetyo Hadi at 50.4 percent, Minister of Environment Hanif Faisol at 50.3 percent, and Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Sakti Wahyu Trenggono at 50.2 percent.
Rounding out the evaluated roster of cabinet officials are Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto with 48.6 percent, Minister of Investment Rosan Roeslani with 47.7 percent, and Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia with 45.5 percent. Analysts note that while economic portfolios often bear the brunt of public scrutiny amid global financial fluctuations, these figures indicate a resilient baseline of public approval for the administration’s overarching economic strategies.
Methodology and Survey Demographics
The data fueling these insights was gathered through a rigorous empirical framework designed to reflect a representative cross-section of the Indonesian electorate. Poltracking Indonesia executed the survey utilizing face-to-face household interviews conducted between October 3 and October 10, 2025.
The study engaged a total sample size of 1,220 respondents distributed proportionally across the archipelago. Utilizing a multistage random sampling methodology, the survey achieved a margin of error of approximately 2.9 percent at a 95 percent confidence level. This statistical rigor allows political scientists and policy analysts to view the findings as a reliable barometer of public sentiment during the administration’s consolidation phase.
Resilience Amid Political Rumors and Reshuffle Discourse
One of the most striking takeaways from the October 2025 Poltracking release is the stark contrast between persistent media rumors regarding potential cabinet reshuffles and the actual data reflecting public trust. Despite political speculation regarding administrative restructuring, the general public exhibits an enduring confidence in the executive leadership.
When aggregating the metrics for overall trust in the Prabowo-Gibran administration—combining respondents who indicated they were "very confident" and "quite confident"—the government achieved a remarkable 81.5 percent general trust rating.
"The level of public trust toward the Prabowo-Gibran administration stands at 81.5 percent. This figure represents the combined total of those who are very confident and sufficiently confident," explained Masduri Amrawi during his presentation of the survey results.
This high level of institutional trust suggests that public perception of the executive branch transcends individual controversies or cyclical rumors of ministerial replacements. Observers note that strong showings from core coordinating ministries, alongside visible figures like Seskab Teddy Indra Wijaya and prominent economic and social ministers, contribute significantly to stabilizing the administration’s political capital.
Contextual Background: The Red and White Cabinet in 2025
The findings arrive nearly a full year into the operational tenure of the Red and White Cabinet. Formed under the banner of policy continuity combined with targeted structural reforms, the administration has faced complex domestic and international challenges, ranging from inflationary pressures and agricultural self-sufficiency goals to massive infrastructure transitions.
The high approval ratings registered by figures such as Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa and Agriculture Minister Andi Amran underscore the critical importance voters place on fiscal stability and food security—two foundational pillars of the Prabowo-Gibran campaign platform. Similarly, high marks for health and defense portfolios point to sustained public prioritization of social welfare and national security.
Meanwhile, the inclusion of administrative anchors such as Seskab Teddy Indra Wijaya in top satisfaction tiers highlights the public’s appreciation for behind-the-scenes bureaucratic efficiency and the seamless coordination of presidential directives. As the administrative apparatus orchestrates complex diplomatic and domestic agendas—ranging from international engagements, such as strategic financial measures observed in global partners like France, to localized administrative overhauls—internal governance remains a focal point for observers.
Implications for Future Governance and Policy Direction
The implications of the Poltracking Indonesia survey are multifaceted for the trajectory of the Prabowo-Gibran administration. First and foremost, the 81.5 percent overall trust rating provides the executive branch with significant political leverage to implement potentially difficult structural reforms without inciting acute public backlash.
However, political analysts caution against complacency. While high-performing ministries enjoy comfortable margins of public approval, sectors clustering near the lower end of the evaluated spectrum—such as energy and investment—will require targeted strategic interventions to bolster public confidence. The ongoing scrutiny over energy subsidies, mining policies, and foreign direct investment continues to be a delicate balancing act for ministers operating in those spheres.
Furthermore, the data serves as a pragmatic empirical tool for the executive leadership in evaluating cabinet performance objectively. In an political environment frequently saturated with speculative narratives regarding ministerial competency, hard survey metrics offer a transparent baseline for accountability.
As the Prabowo-Gibran administration continues to navigate the remainder of its legislative and executive agenda through 2025 and beyond, maintaining this high plateau of public trust will depend heavily on sustained economic performance, visible bureaucratic responsiveness, and the tangible delivery of campaign promises to the Indonesian public.
