Yesterday: Regulation on Natural Resource Export Governance and Semiconductor Talent Targets

Jakarta, 20 May 2026 — A series of economic developments occurred on Wednesday that remain timely for review on Thursday morning. Among them are the Government Regulation (GR) on the Governance of Exports of Natural Resource Commodities (SDA) and the target number of talents in the semiconductor sector. The following is a selection of news highlights to be revisited today.

Prabowo issues the Governance of Exports GR, state-owned enterprises to become sole exporters of palm oil, coal, and ferroalloys. In the latest GR, President Prabowo Subianto said one of the provisions is that state-owned enterprises will become the sole exporters for palm oil, coal, and ferroalloys.

Purbaya banks on private sector as engine of economic growth in 2027. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the government will optimise private sector contributions as an engine of growth to reach a 6.5% growth target in 2027.

Telkom stresses governance improvements following SEC investigation. PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk affirmed its commitment to governance improvements following an investigation by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Rosan cites creation of DSI to prevent potential illicit funds in SDA exports. Danantara Indonesia’s Chief Executive Rosan Roeslani said the formation of PT Danantara Sumber Daya Indonesia (DSI) can prevent potential illicit funds and increase transparency of natural resource exports.

Danantara targets 15,000 semiconductor talents within three years. Danantara Nusantara Energy Investment Management Agency (Danantara) aims to develop 15,000 semiconductor talents over the next three to five years to support the development of Indonesia’s future technology industries.