TOP NEWS
- The Jakarta Post — Indonesia has sharply raised prices of non-subsidized fuels as global supply disruptions intensify, signaling mounting inflation risks while the government continues to shield consumers through maintained subsidies.
- Tempo — State lender BNI has committed to fully refund Rp28 billion to a North Sumatra parish this week following an internal fraud case involving unauthorized transactions outside its official system, as it moves to restore trust and tighten oversight.
Domestic Politics and Economy
- Tempo — Under a Presidential Decree, Indonesia has established a cross-ministerial task force led by Coordinating Minister Airlangga Hartarto to fast-track economic programs, improve budget execution, and address bottlenecks to sustain growth momentum.
- The Jakarta Post — Indonesia’s financial regulator plans to require banks to align lending with government priority programs, a move aimed at boosting inclusive financing but raising concerns over potential risks to commercial discipline and asset quality.
- Antara News — Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said Indonesia has secured commitments to maintain domestic plastic supply despite global disruptions, while warning that rising logistics costs and geopolitical risks highlight the urgency of strengthening local petrochemical resilience.
- Tempo — Indonesia has raised prices for non-subsidized LPG by nearly 19%, the first increase since 2023, reflecting mounting pressure from global oil price spikes driven by Middle East supply disruptions.
- The Jakarta Post — A migrant worker’s death in South Korea has sparked scrutiny over Indonesia’s repatriation and protection processes, after his family reported missing belongings and delays in compensation and wage payments.
- Tempo — NasDem chairman Surya Paloh has dismissed speculation of a merger with President Prabowo’s Gerindra Party, clarifying that recent discussions focused on coalition alignment and future national challenges rather than political consolidation.
Business and Investment
- Antara News — Head of the Jakarta Provincial Manpower, Transmigration, and Energy Service, Syaripudin said Jakarta is targeting a 50% emissions reduction by 2030 by accelerating electric vehicle adoption and expanding charging infrastructure, positioning EVs as a core lever in its clean energy transition.
