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Rupiah Under Pressure After the MSCI Shock: What Lombok Investors Should Weigh
Bank Indonesia says the rupiah remains manageable after MSCI proposed reclassifying Indonesia. The rate hold and hedging changes, and what they mean for Lombok buyers.
Rp400 Trillion in 2027 Loans: What Indonesia's Credit Push Means for Lombok
Indonesia targets Rp400 trillion in 2027 loans for households and small producers. What the plan signals for Lombok investors, and what it does not.
Indonesia’s Investment Surge: What the National Numbers Say About Lombok
Indonesia recorded Rp3,923.2 trillion in investment over two years, with more than half outside Java. The figure is a national signal, not proof of capital reaching Lombok.
Prabowo Releases Rp 240 Billion Wildfire Relief for West Kalimantan
Indonesia has mobilised Rp 240 billion in direct presidential assistance to combat peatland fires in West Kalimantan, highlighting regional fiscal agility and ESG governance.
Indonesia Ranks Seventh Globally in PPP as Prabowo Calls for Wealth Equity
Indonesia reaches seventh globally in GDP by purchasing power parity at 5.48 trillion dollars, prompting President Prabowo Subianto to demand structural reforms for equitable wealth distribution.
Lombok Village Museum Model Heads to Global Cultural Stage
West Nusa Tenggara will showcase its grassroots village museum network at the global ICOM CECA conference, highlighting cultural preservation across Lombok.
Indonesia Threatens Permit Revocation for Foreign Firms Over Land Fires
President Prabowo Subianto warns foreign enterprises linked to recurring forest fires that operating permits will be cancelled, signalling a strict enforcement era for foreign capital.
Daily Dispatch: Bank Indonesia Moves to Steady Markets After MSCI Shock
Bank Indonesia says rupiah volatility remains manageable after MSCI’s market proposal rattled Indonesian assets. Lombok investors should watch currency exposure and funding assumptions.
Indonesia’s Rp400 Trillion Lending Target Puts Household Demand in Focus
President Prabowo’s 2027 lending target is intended to widen access to finance and lift purchasing power. For investors, delivery and the distribution of credit are the key questions.
Indonesia’s $216.65bn Investment Tally: What Lombok Investors Should Watch
Antara reports Rp3,923.2 trillion of investment across Indonesia over President Prabowo’s first two years, with more than half recorded outside Java.
Indonesia Biofuel Mandate: Prabowo Accelerates B50 and E50 Push
President Prabowo Subianto outlines an aggressive biofuel roadmap, expanding B50 biodiesel and targeting E50 ethanol to curb fuel imports and anchor macroeconomic stability.
Bank Indonesia Holds Rate at 5.75% as Rupiah Defence Anchors Asset Pricing
Bank Indonesia has held its benchmark policy rate at 5.75 percent while lifting deposit facility rates to 5 percent, reinforcing currency stability for foreign property investors in Lombok.
Bank Indonesia Targets 5.7 Percent Growth Amid Global Volatility
Bank Indonesia projects 2026 GDP growth between 4.9 and 5.7 percent, driven by resilient domestic consumption and private investment despite persistent global headwinds.
Indonesia Releases Rp 1.235 Trillion Aid Package for Wildfire Relief
Jakarta deploys Rp 1.235 trillion across priority provinces to safeguard public health and contain peatland fires.
Prabowo Targets Rp400 Trillion in Loans to Fortify Indonesia's Grassroots Economy
President Prabowo Subianto announces a Rp400 trillion credit target for 2027, deploying nationwide TPAKD networks to strengthen household liquidity and grassroots enterprise.
Prabowo Targets Rp400 Trillion Rural Credit: Impact on Lombok Growth
President Prabowo targets Rp400 trillion for rural credit and vows to shut 700 state firms. We examine what regional liquidity means for Lombok investors.
Prabowo Launches National Council for Financial Welfare in Strategic Pivot
President Prabowo Subianto establishes the National Council for Financial Welfare, shifting Indonesia's policy from basic banking access to household balance sheet resilience.
Indonesia Honours 140 Police Officers Back From UN Peacekeeping in Central Africa
Indonesia's President awarded 140 police officers the Satyalancana Bhakti Buana medal for UN peacekeeping service in Central Africa. The story has no direct bearing on Lombok property.
North Lombok Audits Rp98 Million Allegedly Misused by Village Enterprise Sigar Penjalin
North Lombok's district inspectorate is auditing an alleged misuse of about Rp98 million from BUMDes Sigar Penjalin, a village-owned enterprise in Tanjung, after most of the disputed funds were not re
Mataram Cracks Down on Parking Attendants Amid Municipal Revenue Drive
Mataram municipal authorities have summoned 100 parking attendants over unremitted public fees, signalling a broader institutional push toward fiscal transparency across Lombok.
Regional Police Chief Meets Tanjung Karang Permai Residents in Mataram, Lombok
The regional police chief of West Nusa Tenggara met residents of Tanjung Karang Permai in Mataram on 21 October 2026. What the report covers, and what it cannot tell property investors.
Daily Dispatch: MSCI review puts Indonesian capital flows and the rupiah under watch
Bank Indonesia is watching outflows after MSCI proposed a Standalone Market label for Indonesia. For Lombok buyers the signal is currency risk, not land law.
Bank Indonesia's hedging scheme draws US$9.9bn as the rupiah weakens
Bank Indonesia says its FX hedging incentives drew US$9.9bn in foreign inflows since June as the rupiah slipped to Rp17,985 per dollar. What it means for Lombok buyers.
Indonesia's Tourism Sector Keeps Growing Into 2026, Ministry Reports
Foreign visits reached 10.58 million through August 2026, and spending per visit rose 6.36 percent. What the national tourism figures mean for South Lombok investors.