Jakarta, July 1 -- The strong performance of key production sectors is fueling optimism about Indonesia's economic outlook, according to Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati.

"The manufacturing industry, which accounts for 19.25 percent of national GDP, grew at a healthy 4.55 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025," she said during the 21st Plenary Session of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta on Tuesday.

She noted that the trade sector, contributing 13.22 percent to GDP, expanded by 5.03 percent, while the agriculture sector - vital for national food security - saw significant growth of 10.52 percent.

This strong agricultural performance was driven by higher productivity, following regulatory simplification in ...