Call for Indonesian presidential hopefuls to understand economy

This handout picture taken and released on April 21, 2023 by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle shows party leaders (front L-R) Puan Maharani, Megawati Soekarnoputri, Ganjar Pranowo, Indonesian President Joko Widodo and Prananda Prabowo Suro taking a selfie after Pranowo was selected by the country's largest political party as its candidate for the 2024 presidential election in Bogor on April 21, 2023. (Photo by Handout / Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

JAKARTA: As the general election draws closer and political parties seek to consolidate behind popular names, Indonesian businesses have expressed concern that the economy may not be top of mind for any of the current presidential hopefuls based on their backgrounds.

Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) advisory council chairman Sofjan Wanandi said none of the three candidates topping most surveys was considered to understand economic affairs well.