TOP NEWS
- Reuters — Indonesia will tighten capital market rules by raising minimum capital requirements and introducing tiered oversight for securities firms and asset managers, aiming to curb risks of manipulation and restore investor confidence following governance concerns.
- Tempo — Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said Indonesia will hold subsidized fuel prices steady, potentially through 2027, as the government relies on fiscal capacity and diversified oil sourcing to manage global price volatility.
Domestic Politics and Economy
- Tempo — President Prabowo Subianto met Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad to align on political, security and economic priorities following his Europe trip, which secured strategic agreements with Russia and France across energy, defense and investment sectors.
- Tempo — Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya stated that President Prabowo’s visit to Europe secured strategic agreements with Russia and France spanning energy supply, defense cooperation, and long-term investment, reinforcing Indonesia’s push to diversify partnerships amid global uncertainty.
- Antara News — TNI AL Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali said Indonesia plans to deploy drones and unmanned submarines to enhance patrol efficiency and reduce fuel use, while gradually transitioning its fleet to B50 biodiesel in line with national energy resilience goals.
- The Jakarta Post — A Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Indonesia is intensifying diplomatic efforts with Iran to secure safe passage for its stranded oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, while reaffirming that maritime safety and freedom of navigation remain top priorities amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
- The Jakarta Post — Jakarta’s Transjakarta network is delivering strong economic returns and household savings, generating over three times its subsidy value, while underscoring the need for better connectivity to sustain its impact.
- The Jakarta Post — Indonesia’s push toward solar energy is being held back by limited grid capacity and regulatory bottlenecks, leaving rising demand unmet despite growing urgency to transition amid the global energy crisis.
