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Indonesia commits to low fuel prices to defend growth, stability

Finance Minister Purbaya says the government will rely on a mix of fiscal measures to absorb the oil shocks

Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, Indonesia's finance minister, during an interview in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Indonesia will hold off raising subsidized fuel prices despite ongoing oil shocks from the Iran war, with Purbaya warning any hike could undermine growth and threaten social stability. Photographer: Rosa Panggabean/Bloomberg
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Indonesia publishes list of high-concentration stocks following MSCI transparency push

It reveals the level of ownership concentration among a company’s shareholders

FILE PHOTO: People sit near an electronic board showing stock market index at the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in Jakarta, Indonesia, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Willy Kurniawan/File Photo
A man inspects debris at the site of a damaged building following an earthquake in Manado, North Sulawesi province, Indonesia, April 2, 2026. REUTERS/Tonny Rarung
epa12847726 A man holds a nozzle at the petrol station in Port Dickson, Negri Sembilan, Malaysia, 25 March 2026. Oil prices dropped on 25 March, with Brent crude falling by 5 percent to USD 99.29 (EURO 74.16) a barrel, after US President Donald Trump signaled negotiations with Iran are taking place.  EPA/FAZRY ISMAIL
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Foreigners chase Malaysian bonds as war hits emerging markets

Global funds buy over US$2 billion in Malaysian bonds as at Mar 19, hitting a 10-month high for inflows

Kuala Lumpur's skyline seen from Bukit Ampang, Malaysia, March 18, 2026. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain