Jakarta, April 13 -- Member of the National Economic Council (DEN), Chatib Basri, emphasized the importance of protecting the domestic economy to ensure Indonesia remains resilient amid global dynamics influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's policies.

According to Basri, one key measure to safeguard the national economy is encouraging fiscal spending to stimulate demand.

"When we were young, we were taught that being frugal leads to wealth. But in economic recovery, it is spending that drives recovery. When people spend, demand rises," he said at an event titled "Dynamics and Current Developments in the World: Geopolitics, Security, and Global Economy" on Sunday.

He explained that increased demand encourages businesses to boost pro...