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The Geopolitician

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Indonesia · Country watch

Rupiah Weakens, Student Protests Loom, Extreme Weather Alert

The rupiah weakens to Rp18,156 per USD; student protests and extreme weather warnings pose challenges for business operations in Indonesia.

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Business conditions in Indonesia are deteriorating as the rupiah weakens further, student protests are set to disrupt Jakarta, and extreme weather warnings pose operational challenges.

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In this briefing Universitas Indonesia · Bundaran HI · BMKG · Rupiah

Internal tension

  • Public sector

Student Protests Set for Jakarta

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Student protests organized by Universitas Indonesia's student body are set to take place at Bundaran HI in Jakarta, according to Liputan 6. Police have prepared traffic management plans to address potential disruptions in the city. The protests are expected to draw significant attention, with authorities urging participants to maintain public order.

Impact Employers and commuters in Jakarta may face disruptions due to student protests and traffic management measures.

Watch Protests are scheduled for Wednesday, 28 October 2026. · 28 October 2026

Sources: Liputan 6 ↗

Safety & health

  • Public sector

BMKG Warns of Extreme Weather Conditions

The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued a warning for potential extreme weather conditions, including heavy rain and tidal flooding, expected on Wednesday. ANTARA News reports that residents in affected areas are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to mitigate risks.

Impact Logistics and outdoor operations may face delays and disruptions due to extreme weather warnings from BMKG.

Sources: ANTARA News ↗

Markets

  • Finance

Rupiah Weakens to Rp18,156 per USD

The rupiah weakened by 21 points to Rp18,156 per USD at the close of trading on Tuesday, according to okezone.com. The currency's decline was attributed to increased conversion of rupiah deposits into foreign currencies, as reported by ANTARA News. This marks a continued depreciation trend, impacting import costs and foreign debt servicing.

Impact Importers and companies with foreign debt face higher costs as the rupiah weakens to Rp18,156 per USD.

Sources: okezone.com ↗, ANTARA News ↗

Nothing significant reported today in Regulation · Disruption · Companies · Trade · Politics.

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