Lawmaker Suggests BI Governor Resign Over Rupiah Fall

Purbaya: Prabowo's Dollar Remarks Meant to Entertain

Finance Minister Purbaya defended President Prabowo's controversial remarks on the rupiah slump, calling them an effort to entertain rural people.

Today's Top 3 News: False Claim Says Prabowo Closed Malacca Strait

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Prabowo Convenes Economic Chiefs as Rupiah Plunges

President Prabowo held a limited meeting with economic ministers and the Bank Indonesia Governor as rupiah weakened to its lowest level since 1998.

Indonesian Parliament Presses BI Governor as Rupiah Hits New Low

Primus Yustisio of the National Mandate Party (PAN) even suggested that Governor Perry step down from his position.

JCI Plunges 4% as Rupiah Falls to 17,672 Against US Dollar

Alongside the stock market sell-off, the rupiah also weakened sharply on Monday.

Rupiah Weakens After Xi Jinping-Trump Talks Fail to Ease Iran Tensions

The rupiah exchange rate weakened 33 points, or 0.19 percent, to Rp17,630 per US dollar on Monday morning.

BEM UI Urges Prabowo to Stop Misleading Public on Economy

The criticism came after Prabowo reportedly said dollar exchange rate fluctuations have little impact on rural communities.

Prabowo Criticized Over Weak Rupiah Remarks

Several statements made by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in his speeches often trigger pros and cons.

Is Prabowo Right That Villagers Don't Use Dollars?

Economist Syafruddin Karimi responded to President Prabowo's claim that villagers do not use dollars as the rupiah weakens Rp 17,500 per US Dollar.

Today's Top 3 News: Prabowo Says Villagers Don't Use Dollars, Rupiah Could Hit Rp18,000 by May's End

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