The rupiah has weakened about 8 per cent to become the worst-performing currency in Asia in 2026. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Analyst says rupiah stability requires fiscal discipline, healthy financial markets, clear external sector strategy, and stronger policy credibility.

Indonesia's Jakarta Composite Index has plunged 37% from its 2026 peak while the rupiah hits all-time lows, as global investors pull billions from the