TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Here are the highlights: Economist Predicts Rising Debt Under Prabowo's Administration; Indonesian Players Join Training Camp for World Cup Qualifiers Against China, Japan; and Palace Clarifies Prabowo Toasts Macron with Apple Juice, Not Alcohol.
The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:
1. Economist Predicts Rising Debt Under Prabowo's Administration
An economist from the Bright Institute, Awalil Rizky, predicted that the government of Prabowo Subianto will continue to increase Indonesia's national debt. This prediction is based on the large budget deficit target set by the government in the Macro-Economic Framework and the Basic Policy of Fiscal Policy (KEM-PPKF) 2026.
"A budget deficit, where state revenue falls short of expenditure, requires financing. The primary source of financing for the government is expected to remain in debt," Awalil said in a written release on Friday, May 30, 2025.
2. Indonesian Players Join Training Camp for World Cup Qualifiers Against China, Japan
Indonesian national team players, called up by coach Patrick Kluivert for the final two matches of the third round of the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in the Asian zone, have joined the training camp in Bali. They are preparing to face China in a home match on June 5 and Japan in an away match five days later.
In a YouTube video uploaded by the Indonesian National Team account on Friday, May 30, 2025, the players were seen undergoing physical training. Physical trainer Quentin Jakoba guided them through a jogging session before the main training began.
Players who were previously absent, such as Shayne Pattynama and Calvin Verdonk, have now joined the training. However, Mees Hilgers, despite arriving in Indonesia as shown on the Indonesian National Team's Instagram story, has not yet been seen among the trainees.
3. Palace Clarifies Prabowo Toasts Macron with Apple Juice, Not Alcohol
The Presidential Palace has denied rumors that alcoholic drinks were served to President Prabowo Subianto during a toast with French President Emmanuel Macron at a gala dinner on Wednesday, May 28.
"We would like to inform you that he drank apple juice. The Palace did not provide any alcoholic beverages," said Yusuf Permana, Deputy of Protocol, Press, and Media at the Presidential Secretariat, in an official statement on Friday, May 30, 2025.
Embassy in Beirut Showcases Indonesian Furniture to Lebanese Market
2 jam lalu
The Indonesian Embassy in Beirut introduces Indonesian furniture and home decor at Lebanon's Art of Living 2025 exhibition
Economist Raises Concerns Over Indonesia's Planned 27,000-Ton Corn Export
2 jam lalu
The government is closely monitoring corn production levels until the end of the year before deciding whether to export
Indonesia Targets 36 Unregistered Private PSE for Possible Ban
3 jam lalu
The Indonesian government warns 36 private PSE entities that have not registered or updated their registration data
Prabowo Frequently Raises Two-State Solution in Global Forums, Says Foreign Minister
3 jam lalu
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono said President Prabowo Subianto frequently mentions the two-state solution in international forums
NU Chair Says Prabowo's Palestine Remarks Reflect Organization's Stance
6 jam lalu
President Prabowo stated that Indonesia would recognize Israel if it acknowledged Palestine as a sovereign state
Scrutiny Grows Over Prabowo's Economic Stimulus Plan
8 jam lalu
The long-term effectiveness of the economic stimulus to be provided by President Prabowo Subianto is being questioned
Macron Threatens Sanctions on Israelis as Gaza Faces Aid Crisis
9 jam lalu
President Macron urges the international community not to tolerate Israel's atrocities in Gaza.
Prabowo and UK Top Envoys Talk Higher Education Partnership
13 jam lalu
Prabowo pushed for more students from Indonesia gaining access to leading universities in the UK.
Economist Predicts Rising Debt Under Prabowo's Administration
23 jam lalu
An economist from the Bright Institute, Awalil Rizky, noted that Prabowo's government realized debt in 2024 reached 39.75 percent.
Palace Clarifies Prabowo Toasts Macron with Apple Juice, Not Alcohol
1 hari lalu
During the gala dinner, Prabowo and Macron were seen toasting with glasses containing a golden-colored liquid.
