Indonesia's Ministry of Finance published remarks by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa after a meeting with parliamentary leaders and Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo, stating that Indonesia's economic fundamentals and fiscal position remain strong despite global economic volatility and recent exchange rate fluctuations. He pointed to prudent management of the state budget and said the government will keep using fiscal policy to support growth while maintaining macroeconomic stability. The remarks also stressed closer coordination between the government and Bank Indonesia so fiscal and monetary policy work in sync and have a stronger effect on the economy. The minister said better policy alignment should support market confidence in the rupiah, help stabilize the exchange rate, ease pressure on prices of basic goods and give businesses greater certainty.
Ministry of Finance (Indonesia)2026-06-06
Indonesia's Ministry of Finance says strong fiscal position and closer coordination with Bank Indonesia should support rupiah stability
Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance reported that economic fundamentals and the fiscal position remain strong despite global volatility and exchange rate fluctuations, citing prudent budget management and continued fiscal policy support for growth and macroeconomic stability. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa emphasized closer coordination with Bank Indonesia to align fiscal and monetary policy, aiming to bolster confidence in the rupiah, stabilize the exchange rate, ease pressure on basic goods prices and provide greater certainty for businesses.