Jakarta, May 5 -- Economist Fakhrul Fulvian emphasized that the agricultural sector and the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program are vital in maintaining Indonesia's economy amid the global economic slowdown caused by the tariff war dynamics.

"The strength of these sectors is critical for Indonesia to face ongoing global volatility. Moving forward, policies, such as the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, will play a significant role in boosting the agricultural sector," he remarked here on Monday.

According to Fulvian, the government must be more agile in understanding global economic dynamics and seize opportunities to strengthen the domestic economy.

He identified the second quarter of 2025 as a pivotal period for accelerating state...