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Indonesia · Country watch

Rupiah Hits 18,000, Forest Fire Haze in Jakarta

The rupiah weakens past 18,000 per USD, while forest fire haze affects air quality in Jakarta, impacting business operations.

· · 4 sources

The picture Deteriorating

Business conditions in Indonesia are deteriorating as the rupiah weakens past 18,000 per USD, increasing import costs. Forest fire haze in Jakarta further disrupts operations.

In this briefing Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (Indonesia) · Lobster seed smuggling · Jakarta · DPRD Jakarta · Rupiah · MSCI

Regulation

  • Agriculture

Indonesia Cracks Down on Lobster Seed Smuggling

white and green boat on water during daytime
Ilham Akbar / Unsplash

The Indonesian government is intensifying efforts to prevent and combat the smuggling of lobster seeds abroad, as reported by ANTARA News. The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is enhancing border controls and monitoring to curb illegal exports, aiming to protect local marine resources and support domestic aquaculture.

Impact Aquaculture businesses in Indonesia benefit from increased protection against illegal lobster seed exports.

Sources: ANTARA News ↗

Disruption

Nothing significant reported today.

Internal tension

Nothing significant reported today.

Safety & health

  • Public sector
  • Logistics
  • Tourism

Forest Fire Haze Detected in Jakarta

Bundaran Hotel Indonesia dari Halte Transjakarta Bundaran HI Astra pada Maret 2025
Bundaran Hotel Indonesia dari Halte Transjakarta Bundaran HI Astra pada Maret 2025 Medelam, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Haze from forest fires has been detected in Jakarta, prompting local authorities to advise residents to remain calm and strengthen air quality monitoring, according to Liputan 6. The haze could impact public health and disrupt business operations, particularly in logistics and tourism sectors.

Impact Logistics and tourism operators in Jakarta face potential disruptions due to reduced air quality from forest fire haze.

Sources: Liputan 6 ↗

Companies

Nothing significant reported today.

Markets

  • Finance

Rupiah Weakens Past 18,000 Per USD

The Indonesian rupiah has weakened past 18,000 per US dollar, reaching its lowest level in recent times, according to Okezone.com. The currency's decline is attributed to the recent MSCI announcement, which has put additional pressure on the rupiah. The weakening currency could increase import costs and affect businesses reliant on foreign exchange transactions.

Impact Importers and companies with foreign currency liabilities face increased costs due to the rupiah's depreciation.

Sources: okezone.com ↗

Trade

Nothing significant reported today.

Politics

Nothing significant reported today.

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