Weekly Economy: MSCI Review to 2026 Economic Census

Global index provider MSCI has acknowledged the transparency reforms announced by the Financial Services Authority (OJK), the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI), and the Indonesian Central Securities Depository (KSEI). The recognition covers enhanced disclosure of shareholders with ownership above 1 percent, more detailed investor classification, the introduction of a High Shareholders Concentration (HSC) framework, and a roadmap to increase the minimum free float requirement to 15 percent.

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed that Indonesia will stop importing diesel fuel this year, ahead of the mandatory 50 percent biodiesel blend (B50) coming into effect in July 2026. “In July we will inaugurate B50, which will save Indonesia’s face from our dependence on diesel imports. Starting this year, we will no longer import diesel,” Bahlil stated in Jakarta on Thursday.

PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) announced that the Gamsunoro vessel successfully navigated the critical Strait of Hormuz safely, thanks to a combination of corporate emergency strategy and protective diplomacy. The vessel passed through on Wednesday at 20.00 WIB after being held up since early March 2026 due to the United States-Iran conflict.

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has formed a special team to oversee the budget utilisation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme across all regions. The oversight will involve officials from the Directorate General of Treasury (DJPb) and the Directorate General of State Assets (DJKN) stationed in every district and city.

Head of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) Amalia Adininggar Widyasanti stated that the 2026 Economic Census (SE) is a crucial instrument for understanding the real condition of both the national and regional economies. “The economic census is an important instrument for knowing the real condition of the national and regional economies. The economic census is like a medical check-up or medical record for the economy,” Amalia said during the 2026 Economic Census Alert Roll Call and Joint Commitment Strengthening event at the Korpri Field, Lampung Governor’s Office, Bandarlampung, on Saturday.