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The Geopolitician

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Indonesia · Country watch

IHSG Soars, Pesing Flyover Closure, New Flight Route

Indonesia's stock index surges, Pesing flyover closes for repairs, and a new Sarawak-Jakarta flight route opens.

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Business conditions in Indonesia remain stable with a significant rise in the stock index, a new flight route boosting connectivity, and a flyover closure causing local disruptions. These developments balance out, maintaining the status quo.

In this briefing Pesing flyover · West Jakarta · Jakarta Composite Index · Indonesia Stock Exchange · Kuching · Jakarta

Disruption

  • Logistics
  • Public sector

Pesing Flyover Closure for Repairs Begins Tonight

The City (Kota Administrasi) of West Jakarta (Jakarta Barat) divided into several subdistricts (Kecamatan).
The City (Kota Administrasi) of West Jakarta (Jakarta Barat) divided into several subdistricts (Kecamatan). — Rochelimit, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

The Pesing flyover in West Jakarta will be closed for road repairs starting tonight at 10:00 PM WIB, Liputan 6 reports. The closure is expected to cause significant traffic disruptions in the area, affecting commuters and logistics operations. Authorities have advised motorists to use alternative routes to avoid congestion.

Impact Commuters and logistics firms face delays as the Pesing flyover closes for repairs.

Sources: Liputan 6 ↗

Markets

  • Finance

IHSG Rises 1.78% to 5,344 Amid Global Sentiments

Part of: Jakarta Composite Index volatility amid global economic concerns →

The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) rose by 1.78% to close at 5,344 on Friday, with transactions reaching IDR 12.1 trillion, according to Okezone.com. The increase in the index was attributed to positive global and domestic market sentiments. The surge reflects investor confidence despite ongoing global economic uncertainties.

Impact Investors in Indonesian equities see gains as the IHSG rises significantly.

Sources: ANTARA News ↗, okezone.com ↗

Trade

  • Logistics
  • Tourism

New Sarawak-Jakarta Flight Route Welcomed by Indonesia

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

The Indonesian government has welcomed the opening of a new flight route from Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia to Jakarta, according to ANTARA News. The new route is expected to enhance connectivity and boost tourism and business travel between the two regions. This development aligns with Indonesia's efforts to strengthen regional ties and improve its aviation network.

Impact Tourism and business travel between Sarawak and Jakarta are set to increase with the new flight route.

Sources: ANTARA News ↗

Nothing significant reported today in Regulation · Internal tension · Safety & health · Companies · Politics.

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