Saying that the protest is unnecessary because the market and rupiah are making a rebound is like saying you can cancel your dentist appointment because the painkillers stopped your toothache. The symptom improved, not necessarily the problem.
Bloomberg > Indonesia was once seen as a darling of global investors. The fourth most populous nation in the world with the largest economy in the region, it also boasted the biggest stock exchange in Southeast Asia.
But not anymore. Investor concern about the country has been growing since President Prabowo Subianto took office less than two years ago. Fears of alleged graft and policy missteps across markets and government are fueling suspicions that a once-bright economic future is dimming. The rupiah has fallen to all-time lows against the US dollar while the stock index has tumbled, becoming the worst performer so far in 2026. In this Bloomberg Originals mini-documentary, we explore what’s gone wrong — and what it might mean for the rest of Southeast Asia.
You know how brilliant their idea to choose Bundaran HI sebagai tempat "aksi" mereka adalah? It’s because they know Bundaran HI adalah pusat titik keramaian Jakarta.
Choosing Bundaran HI means maximum exposure. Akses ke semua lapisan masyarakat itu potensial banget buat attract publik. From the corporate slaves stepping out of their Sudirman offices, people commuting, to the general public—everyone is literally there. It is the ultimate hub to get eyes on your movement.
Plus di Bundaran HI, segala jenis transportasi umum ada. It’s the literal heart of Jakarta's transit. So obviously, the traffic will be disrupted. But honestly? In modern activism, that disruption is a feature, not a bug. When the traffic gets a bit chaotic, people are forced to look. It creates that instant "Wait, what’s happening over there?" effect.
As someone who used to organize actions and protests too, let’s be real for a second: pemilihan Bundaran HI ini bukan lagi buat "protes" langsung ke pihak yang diprotes.
Why? Karena ya udah pasti gak bakal didengar. Pointing fingers directly at the institutions just ends up making you tired, drained, and honestly, males banget. It’s a dead end.
Makanya mereka pilih Bundaran HI. It’s no longer about yelling at a brick wall; it’s about controling the narrative and winning the public's attention. If the authorities won't listen, you make the entire city talk about it instead. And there’s no better stage for that than Bundaran HI.
Good morning. Woke up to $1 now equals 18.100 rupiah. Pertamax has risen from Rp12.300 to Rp16.250, and 5kg rice from Rp75.000 to Rp90.000. If you see nothing wrong with Indonesia's current fucked-up situation, you're either a nepo baby or braindead assholes who voted for 02.
FAAAKKKKKKKK
BAKWAN DI KANTIN SUMAREKON MALL BEKASI YANG TADINYA Rp2.000 dapet 1 atau Rp5.000 dapet 3, SEKARANG JADI Rp3.000 dapet 1 doang woyyy!
Ekonomi baik baik saja gigilu mlenyooottttt!
gue cukup pede untuk bilang bahwa gue “mampu”. ada privilege dari pekerjaan gue sebagai musisi—yang, puji tuhan—berhasil dan uangnya lebih dari cukup.
akhir-akhir ini gue merasa terdampak dengan kenaikan harga barang-barang karena rupiah yang melemah.
kalau gue aja terdampak, gue gak kebayang kalian bakal gimana. serem.
bener kata tu orang. ikan busuk dari kepala. bawahnya mau diapain pun gak akan guna, karena yang busuk dia sendiri.