Business and Finance The Digital Rupiah Abroad: How QRIS Cross-Border is Revolutionizing Indonesian Travel and Trade in Southeast Asia September 20, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati Introduction: A New Era of Cashless Travel In the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s bustling Kampung Baru, the aromatic scent of coconut milk and pandan wafts from Nasi Lemak Wanjo, a…
Politics Bareskrim Polri Cracks Down on Multi-Billion Rupiah Money Laundering Network Linked to Drug Kingpin ‘Ko Erwin’ August 24, 2026 Asep Darmawan JAKARTA – The Indonesian National Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (Bareskrim Polri) has taken a decisive step in dismantling the financial infrastructure of organized drug trafficking. On Monday, August 24, 2026,…
Business and Finance Bank Indonesia Holds Policy Rate at 5.75%, Unveils Bold Incentive Package to Bolster Rupiah and Attract Foreign Capital July 22, 2026 Muslim JAKARTA – In a strategic move designed to balance domestic economic momentum with currency stability, Bank Indonesia (BI) has decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate, the BI Rate, at…
