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Indonesia’s Food Self-Sufficiency Push: What Investors Should Watch
Bapanas says eight of Indonesia’s 11 core staples have reached self-sufficiency. The remaining gap and tougher enforcement make sourcing and compliance worth close attention.
Rupiah Breaks 18,000 as Bank Indonesia Steps Up Market Support
The rupiah opened at 18,021 per US dollar as Bank Indonesia said it would continue intervening. Market pressure also followed an MSCI review proposal that sent shares sharply lower.
Mandalika MotoGP’s Rp5.2 Trillion Impact Sets a New Lombok Attendance Record
ITDC estimates the 2026 Mandalika MotoGP generated Rp5.2 trillion in economic impact, with record attendance and higher visitor spending.
Indonesia Approves Regional Assistance for Forest and Land Fires
Indonesia has approved help from neighbouring countries as domestic firefighting continues and technical procedures for receiving assistance are finalised.
Indonesia’s Government Communication Agency Is Asked to Listen as Well as Speak
A new direction for Indonesia’s government communication agency places public concerns alongside the task of explaining policy. The test will be whether dialogue reaches decision-makers.
Mandalika’s QRIS Test: What 200 Transactions Tell Investors
BI recorded 200 cross-border QRIS transactions during the 2026 Mandalika MotoGP. The count is a useful signal of payment access, but not a measure of visitor spending or local economic impact.
Lombok Notebook: What Mandalika’s Rp5.2 Trillion MotoGP Impact Really Says
ITDC’s MotoGP estimate points to Mandalika’s reach as a tourism draw. For investors, the harder question is how event spending translates into durable local demand.
Rupiah Breaks 18,000 as Bank Indonesia Steps Into Markets
The rupiah opened beyond 18,000 per US dollar as BI intervened and Indonesia’s equities fell sharply. Lombok investors should reassess currency exposure and timing.
Phosphate Finding Leaves Questions Over Sambik Elen Shrimp Farm
Radar Lombok reports phosphate above the seawater quality standard at Pantai Sambik Elen, while the shrimp farm linked to the case remains open under an administrative sanction.
West Lombok Karaoke Cafés Reported to Be Operating Without Permits
West Lombok’s public-order agency says karaoke cafés in Suranadi, Gunungsari and Kuripan lack official permits, including for alcohol sales.
NTB Removes Rp120 Billion in Legislative Proposals from Revised Budget
A review by the NTB Inspectorate found that some legislative proposals did not comply with applicable rules, prompting agreement to remove Rp120 billion from the 2026 revised budget.
Senior Lombok Cleric Dies, Remembered for Service to the Community
A senior Islamic cleric died at the provincial hospital in Mataram. Radar Lombok reports that the governor accompanied him in his final moments and recalled his service.
Indonesia’s Para-Athletes Get Multi-Year Training Camp Funding
Indonesia says multi-year training camp funding will support its para-athletes as they prepare for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Para Games.
NTB Mentoring Puts Product Packaging and Digital Marketing in Focus
BRIDA NTB’s third tenant mentoring session of 2026 focused on packaging and digital marketing, two areas the agency says form part of ongoing support for business capacity and product competitiveness.
PLN cites preventive maintenance at Merawang diesel plant
PLN’s Bangka Belitung unit says it is working to improve reliability at the Merawang diesel power plant. The supplied report does not detail the work or its results.
Mataram Hosts National Forum on Indonesia’s Primary Health Services
A national APKESMI forum in Mataram brings 427 participants together to discuss the role of Puskesmas amid calls for efficiency and health-system transformation.
Daily Dispatch: QRIS Logs 200 Cross-Border Payments at Mandalika MotoGP
Bank Indonesia recorded 200 cross-border QRIS transactions during the Mandalika MotoGP. The count is an early signal for tourism payments, not proof of broad adoption.
Lombok Airport Logs 82,689 Passenger Movements During MotoGP Week
Lombok International Airport recorded 82,689 passenger movements during MotoGP week, with passenger traffic up 14% on the 2025 event period.
Mandalika MotoGP 2026 Draws Record Crowd and an Estimated US$271.9 Million Impact
Indonesia reports a record Mandalika MotoGP crowd and an estimated US$271.9 million multiplier impact. What the figures mean for investors, and what they do not.
Indonesia's wildfire response: what the government says and what investors should watch
Indonesia reports firefighting in six provinces, with ground crews, military rotations and a planned peatland agency. What it means for property investors.
Indonesia's 200-Site Heritage Revival: What Culture-Led Tourism Could Mean for Investors
Indonesia is revitalising more than 200 museums, royal palaces and heritage sites in 2026. What the programme signals for cultural tourism and investors, and what it leaves unsaid.
Jakarta Convenes Ministers to Review Kalimantan and Sumatra Forest Fires
Indonesia's President convened ministers and agency chiefs to review forest and land fires in Kalimantan and Sumatra, as haze concerns reach Singapore and Malaysia.
Mandalika’s Record MotoGP Crowd: What the Economic Impact Really Signals
A record MotoGP crowd and an estimated Rp5 trillion in economic impact put Mandalika’s tourism ambitions in focus. The investment question is what lasts after race week.
Mandalika’s MotoGP Market: What 114 Local Sellers Tell Investors
MotoGP brought a temporary sales surge to 114 local businesses at Mandalika. The figures show the event’s reach, and why a race weekend is not a year-round demand measure.