Video: Bank Indonesia's Strategies to Safeguard the Rupiah Amid Global Uncertainties

Global geopolitical volatility, especially in the Middle East, is overwhelming many central banks worldwide, compounded by rising oil prices that are exacerbating economic conditions and prospects, including Indonesia’s economy. Bank Indonesia itself has again held its interest rate at 4.75%, marking seven consecutive months of unchanged rates. In addition to managing interest rates, BI has carried out various monetary interventions on both the foreign exchange market and government bonds amid these uncertainties. However, what is BI’s future direction regarding the economy, the rupiah, and the banking sector? What are BI’s current focuses? Watch Crysania Suhartanto’s explanation in full in the CNBC Indonesia Power Lunch programme (Friday, 24/04/2026) below.