The Badan Gizi Nasional (BGN) has officially denied circulating reports that the Indonesian government is halting the “Makan Bergizi Gratis” (MBG) program, labeling such claims as misinformation. Despite rumors suggesting that President Prabowo Subianto has moved to cancel the flagship nutrition initiative, the agency maintains that the program remains a central pillar of the administration’s … Read more
JAKARTA — As the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) continues to face significant downward pressure, Indonesia’s leadership is signaling a stance of fiscal confidence, dismissing the need for government intervention to stabilize the equity markets. Despite a sharp selloff that has rattled investor sentiment, the Ministry of Finance maintains that the nation’s underlying economic drivers remain … Read more
Indonesia Stock Market Plunges 3% as Profit-Taking and US-China Tensions Trigger Sell-Off Dr. Olivia Bennett May 19, 2026 • Updated 11:59 AM GMT+7 Business, Markets The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) suffered its sharpest decline in weeks on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, plunging 3.08% to close at 6,396.27—its lowest level since October 2025—as investors rushed to … Read more
Indonesia Stock Market Plunge: DPR Delegation Visits BEI as IHSG Falls Over 6% Amid Trading Halt By Dr. Olivia Bennett May 19, 2026 • Business JAKARTA — Indonesia’s financial markets faced unprecedented volatility on Tuesday as the Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) plummeted more than 6%, prompting a trading halt at the Indonesia Stock Exchange … Read more
MSCI Index Review 2026: How Global Market Classifications Triggered a $4.5 Billion Market Cap Plunge for Indonesia’s Barito Pacific By Dr. Olivia Bennett | Chief Editor, Business | World Today Journal | London, UK The latest MSCI index review has sent shockwaves through Indonesia’s financial markets, with conglomerate Barito Pacific Tbk (BRPT) experiencing a dramatic … Read more
Indonesia’s benchmark Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) opened today with a sharp 1.4% decline, extending losses seen across regional equity markets as investors grappled with mounting concerns over commodity prices, currency stability, and domestic policy risks. The sell-off—one of the steepest in recent weeks—reflects growing unease about the health of Indonesia’s economic fundamentals, particularly in sectors … Read more
Indonesia’s benchmark stock index, the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG), continued its downward trajectory on Thursday, April 24, 2026, closing at 7,378 after a 2.16 percent decline amid sustained foreign capital outflows and a weakening rupiah. Foreign investors net sold shares worth Rp1.36 trillion during the session, according to market data, reflecting growing caution over Indonesia’s … Read more
While global economic headwinds continue to batter emerging markets, Indonesia’s sovereign-style investment vehicle is taking a contrarian stance. The Badan Pengelola Investasi (BPI) Daya Anagata Nusantara, commonly known as Danantara, has confirmed it remains actively engaged in the domestic stock market despite significant downward pressure on the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG). This strategic move comes … Read more
London, United Kingdom – Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has advised investors to exercise caution and selectivity in the current market climate, emphasizing the potential for strategic accumulation of fundamentally strong stocks despite a nearly 20% decline in the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) year-to-date. The Minister’s comments, made on Monday, March 16, 2026, reflect … Read more
Jakarta – Indonesian financial markets experienced a mixed session on Thursday, March 12, 2026, as the benchmark Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) edged lower amid global economic uncertainties. While several large-cap stocks, including Bank Central Asia (BBCA) and Bank Mandiri (BMRI), provided some support, concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices weighed on investor … Read more