# policy

Indonesia Keeps Subsidized Fuel Prices Unchanged Despite Rupiah Slide

Indonesia says subsidized fuel prices will stay unchanged through 2026 despite the rupiah weakening near Rp 17,900 per dollar.
Business May 29, 2026 | 6:44 pm

Purbaya Says New State Export Agency Will Not Replace Customs Authority

Indonesia says new export agency DSI will manage commodity trade reporting while Customs retains oversight powers.
Business May 26, 2026 | 6:44 pm

Indonesia Delays EV Incentive Rollout

Indonesia delayed its EV incentive rollout to July 2026 as the government finalizes subsidy calculations and tax schemes.
Business May 26, 2026 | 4:24 pm

Govt Extends Weekly WFH Policy After Fuel Use Drops 9%

The government says once-a-week remote work helped cut subsidized fuel consumption as energy costs remain volatile.
News May 26, 2026 | 2:44 pm

Indonesia’s New Trade Regime and Rate Hike Deliver Double Blow to Markets

Business groups and economists warn Indonesia’s new centralized export policy could weaken investor confidence and slow economic activity.
Business May 24, 2026 | 4:46 pm

Indonesian Palm Oil Industry Raises Concerns Over Single-Gate Export Policy

Indonesian palm oil businesses warn that the government’s centralized export system could disrupt established trading networks.
Business May 22, 2026 | 12:04 pm

Indonesia Details New Export Earnings Rules for Natural Resource Companies

Exporters from non-oil sectors must place 100% of export proceeds in special accounts at state-owned banks for 12 months.
Business May 22, 2026 | 10:06 am

Prabowo Says Indonesia’s Chief Justice Now Earns More Than Singapore Counterpart

Prabowo said Indonesia has sharply increased judges’ salaries as part of efforts to strengthen judicial integrity and legal certainty.
News May 21, 2026 | 1:21 am

Foreign Investment in Bank Indonesia Securities Surges to Rp 221.6 Trillion

Foreign holdings in Bank Indonesia securities nearly doubled as higher yields attracted global investors despite rupiah volatility.
Business May 20, 2026 | 7:32 pm

Oil and Gas Sector Spared From Danantara Export Oversight Rules

Indonesia’s oil and gas sector will be excluded from the government’s new centralized commodity export oversight system.
Business May 20, 2026 | 6:01 pm

New Commodity Export Controls Could Save Indonesia $150 Billion Annually: Prabowo

Prabowo said tighter state control over commodity exports could prevent up to $150 billion in annual revenue leakage.
Business May 20, 2026 | 5:38 pm

Danantara Says New Natural Resources Agency Aims to Boost Export Transparency

Indonesia says its new natural resources export body is designed to improve transparency and curb under-invoicing practices.
Business May 20, 2026 | 5:22 pm

What We Know So Far About Danantara Sumberdaya, Indonesia’s New Export Entity

Indonesia plans to launch Danantara Sumberdaya in September to centralize coal, palm oil and strategic exports.
Business May 20, 2026 | 1:17 pm

Indonesia Cuts Dollar Purchase Limit to $25,000 to Defend Rupiah Effective in June

Indonesia will halve the limit for dollar purchases without underlying transactions as authorities seek to stabilize the rupiah.
Business May 19, 2026 | 4:18 pm

Governor Perry Says BI Avoiding Over-Intervention on Rupiah

BI says aggressive rupiah intervention risks draining liquidity, citing lessons from the 1998 and 2008 crises.
Business May 19, 2026 | 8:17 am

Communications Ministry Denies Sharing Citizens’ Data with US

Indonesia denies sharing citizens’ data with the US under a new trade pact despite backlash over cross-border data rules.
Tech May 18, 2026 | 1:16 pm

Indonesia to Make English Mandatory From Third Grade Starting in 2027

Indonesia will require English lessons from third grade beginning in 2027 as part of a broader education reform effort.
News May 17, 2026 | 10:38 pm

Rising Seller Fees Mark New Phase for Indonesia’s E-Commerce Industry

Indonesian online sellers are reassessing marketplace dependence as rising platform fees pressure margins.
Business May 15, 2026 | 10:04 am

Indonesia Allows Airlines to Raise Fuel Surcharge to 50% of Fare Ceiling

Indonesia raised the allowable airline fuel surcharge as soaring aviation fuel prices pressure carriers’ operating costs.
Business May 14, 2026 | 10:26 pm