# policy

Indonesia Spends Rp 120 Trillion a Year on LPG Imports, Pushes Electric Stove Program

The initiative is also intended to reduce the fiscal burden of subsidizing 3-kilogram LPG cylinders widely used by low-income households.
Business 22 hours ago

Danantara Raises $1.5 Billion in Debut Global Bond Offering

Danantara is considering issuing longer-dated bonds in the future, including securities with maturities of up to 30 years.
Business 23 hours ago

Indonesia Changes Import Rules to Ease Cargo Delays, Improve Compliance

Indonesia revises import rules to tighten oversight, reduce cargo delays, and improve customs validation systems.
Business Jun 15, 2026 | 3:13 pm

Fuel Subsidies Largely Benefit Private Vehicles, Not Public Transport

An expert urges Indonesia to redirect fuel subsidies to public transport, saying 93% now benefits private vehicles.
Business Jun 15, 2026 | 12:49 pm

Luhut Says Indonesia Could Attract $500 Billion Through Family Office Initiative

Luhut said Indonesia had been relatively slow to pursue the concept compared with other jurisdictions that have attracted global wealth.
Business Jun 14, 2026 | 10:15 pm

Indonesia Tightens Oversight of MBG Program

Indonesia is tightening oversight of its MBG meals program amid corruption allegations, food safety issues, and budget cuts.
News Jun 12, 2026 | 10:07 am

Pertamina Unit Merger Generates Up to $700 Million in Savings, Danantara Says

If the merger initiative among major SOEs is completed, Danantara could generate immediate savings of around Rp 50 trillion ($2.8 billion).
Business Jun 12, 2026 | 1:04 am

Government Defends 32% Pertamax Price Increase Amid Rising Global Oil Prices

Rising global oil prices, driven by prolonged geopolitical tensions, left it with little choice but to raise the price of Pertamax gasoline.
Business Jun 11, 2026 | 10:25 pm

Hundreds of Indonesia’s Free Meal Kitchens Suspend Operations Amid Budget Delays

Hundreds of Indonesia’s free meal kitchens halted operations as funding delays and governance concerns hit the flagship program.
News Jun 11, 2026 | 11:45 am

Indonesia Holds Subsidized Fuel Prices as Drivers Abandon Pertamax

Indonesia kept subsidized fuel prices unchanged despite a steep Pertamax hike that triggered long queues for cheaper fuel.
News Jun 11, 2026 | 10:38 am

Indonesia Prepares Stimulus as Pertamax Price Jumps 32%

Indonesia is preparing stimulus measures after Pertamax fuel prices surged 32%, raising inflation concerns.
Business Jun 10, 2026 | 5:45 pm

Higher Pertamax Prices Risk Swelling Demand for Subsidized Gasoline

A sharp increase in Pertamax prices could push consumers toward subsidized fuels and increase the energy subsidy burden.
Business Jun 10, 2026 | 12:30 pm

Rupiah’s Sharp Decline Prompts Surprise Rate Hike, Governor Says

Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark interest rate to 5.50% after the rupiah weakened more sharply than policymakers had anticipated.
Business Jun 9, 2026 | 4:27 pm

Energy Minister Bahlil Says No Changes Planned for Mining Sector Regulations

Bahlil pledged no changes to mining regulations, assuring investors of policy certainty while aligning output with industry demand.
Business Jun 8, 2026 | 12:48 pm

Energy Subsidy Reform Urgent as Spending Jumps 266.5%, Experts Say

Experts say targeted energy subsidies would ease fiscal pressures, support the rupiah, and free funds for investment.
Business Jun 5, 2026 | 10:09 am

Gov't Deploys Rp 8 Trillion in Bond Market as Rupiah Weakens Beyond Rp 18,000 a Dollar

Indonesia injected Rp 8 trillion into the bond market as authorities moved to stabilize the rupiah after it weakened past Rp 18,000.
Business Jun 4, 2026 | 2:52 pm

Bank Indonesia Pushes De-Dollarization Efforts as Rupiah Nears Rp 18,000 Per Dollar

Bank Indonesia is expanding local currency settlement cooperation as the rupiah weakens toward Rp 18,000 per dollar.
Business Jun 3, 2026 | 4:55 pm

Indonesia Offers 0% Income Tax for Exporters Keeping Export Proceeds in Domestic Banks

Indonesia will grant a 0% income tax rate to compliant exporters that retain export earnings in domestic banks.
Business May 31, 2026 | 10:33 pm

Indonesia Launches Single-Gate Export System for Palm Oil, Coal, and Ferroalloys

Indonesia has begun rolling out a centralized export system for key commodities to boost transparency and state revenue.
Business May 31, 2026 | 10:10 pm