Istana denies Purbaya, Perry removal rumor as rupiah hits Rp18.000
The government also denied a cabinet reshuffle and pushed closer coordination among BI, Kemenkeu, OJK and DPR.
Antara News, Tempo +3
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DPR, BI and Kemenkeu align policy to steady rupiah
BI and Kemenkeu also agreed to boost yield appeal and government cash remuneration at BI to support liquidity.
Antara News, Republika +1
April foreign arrivals rise 7.22%, tourism forex hits US$4.05 billion
In January-April 2026, foreign arrivals reached 4.68 million, with Bali still the main entry point.
Antara News, Republika
Istana denies Purbaya resignation rumor, no cabinet reshuffle yet
The denial comes as the rupiah crossed Rp18.000 per U.S. dollar, while the 2026 state budget still assumes Rp16.500.
Antara News, Tribunnews +1
Rupiah Tops Rp18,000 per Dollar, Minister Rejects 1998 Echo
The government is preparing closer fiscal-monetary coordination to attract inflows and preserve banking liquidity.
Republika, Antara News
Rupiah hits record low of Rp18.050 per dollar, import pressure rises
Higher import costs could lift prices of food, electronics and energy, while the government speeds domestic oil output plans.
Rupiah breaches 18,015 per dollar as IHSG falls 3.04%
The weak currency is expected to strain import-dependent industries, from pharmaceuticals to automotive, by raising input costs.
Asian authorities move to defend currencies as dollar pressure mounts
Why it matters: The won and rupiah led regional losses as officials in South Korea, Indonesia, Japan, India and the Philippines stepped up defenses.
Bloomberg, The Business Times (Singapore)
IHSG closes down 4.2% at 5,594.77 at week’s end
The rupiah settled at Rp18.049 per U.S. dollar as markets tracked the APBN deficit and talk of an emergency BI meeting.
Antara News, Republika
Purbaya: Foreign inflows hit Rp32.8 trillion as rupiah draws focus
In Q2, foreign inflows reached Rp60.9 trillion, led by Rp99.9 trillion in SRBI, even as stocks saw outflows.
Republika, Bloomberg
Rupiah closes at Rp18.049 per dollar as RI stocks fall nearly 4%
DPR passed a revision expanding Bank Indonesia's mandate and oversight, stoking market concerns over central bank independence.
Antara News, CNBC Indonesia +1