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Indonesia Flight Ticket Price Ceiling: How Fuel Prices Affect Airfares

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The Indonesian government has postponed the implementation of a new upper limit tariff (Tarif Batas Atas) for airline tickets, opting to maintain existing pricing regulations while monitoring global energy market volatility. The decision to delay the adjustment reflects ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Transportation to balance airline operational viability with consumer affordability, according to … Read more

BGN Denies Hoax Regarding MBG Program Funding Cuts and Cancellation

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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

Indonesia Strengthens Tanjung Priok Port Logistics and Protects Rupiah Stability

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In a significant policy directive aimed at bolstering the stability of the Indonesian currency, authorities have intensified efforts to regulate financial transactions within the nation’s maritime logistics sector. The push to minimize the use of the United States Dollar (USD) in port operations reflects a broader strategy by the Indonesian government to reduce dependency on … Read more

IHSG Plummets 4.2% Amid Foreign Capital Outflows and Government Policy Uncertainty

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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

Indonesian Rupiah Hits 18,000 Against US Dollar: Causes, Impacts, and Economic Outlook

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The Indonesian economy is currently navigating a period of heightened sensitivity as the rupiah faces sustained downward pressure against the U.S. Dollar. In recent trading sessions, the currency has breached the psychological threshold of Rp 16,000 to Rp 18,000 per dollar, a movement that has prompted significant scrutiny from market analysts and policymakers alike. While … Read more

Bank Indonesia Reduces US Dollar Dependency as Local Currency Transactions Surge 309%

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In a significant shift for Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia is aggressively reducing its reliance on the U.S. Dollar for international trade. Bank Indonesia (BI), the nation’s central bank, has reported a sharp expansion in the use of Local Currency Transactions (LCT), a strategic framework designed to facilitate bilateral trade using domestic currencies rather than … Read more

KPK Customs Corruption Scandal: Heri Black and PT Blueray Under Investigation

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The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has intensified its crackdown on import-related corruption within the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, executing a targeted raid on the residence of a prominent Semarang-based businessman. The operation, conducted on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, marks a significant escalation in the agency’s efforts to dismantle networks that facilitate illegal import … Read more

Indonesia’s Fuel and LPG Subsidies Skyrocket 266% to Rp 118.7 Trillion

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Indonesia is facing a stark fiscal challenge as the cost of keeping energy affordable for its population has surged far beyond initial projections. New data reveals that government spending on fuel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidies and compensations reached Rp 118.7 trillion by March 2026, representing a staggering 266% increase compared to the same … Read more

Bitcoin Price Drops: FOMC Minutes & Rate Hike Concerns

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2026-02-20 15:09:00 Jakarta – Harga Bitcoin (BTC) kembali anjlok. Berdasarkan data pasar pada Kamis (19/2), Bitcoin terkoreksi -1,25% ke kisaran US$ 66.450 atau setara Rp 1,12 miliar (asumsi kurs Rp 16.900). Harga Bitcoin yang anjlok ini menyusul rilis notulensi rapat Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) terbaru yang menunjukkan adanya perbedaan pandangan para pejabat bank sentral … Read more

MSCI Reclassification Sparks Market Volatility: Impact on IHSG and Indonesian Stocks

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2026-01-29 23:19:00 Pasar keuangan Tanah Air kompak ditutup melemah. IHSG-Rupiah terkoreksi, Obligasi dijual investor. Wall Street tumbang di tengah kekhawatiran shutdown dan saham Microsoft Pelaku pasar menanti kelanjutan langkah otoritas terkait MSCI serta rilis data ekonomi Amerika Serikat diperkirakan menjadi penggerak pasar hari ini. Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Pasar keuangan Tanah Air kompak ditutup … Read more