Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 23 minutes ago
Indonesia’s economy is still growing fast. But behind the headline numbers, markets are getting nervous. The rupiah has fallen, fuel subsidies are rising, and President Prabowo’s big spending plans are testing Indonesia’s long-standing fiscal discipline. This video explains why Indonesia is not collapsing, but why trust in its economy is now being tested.
Narrated By Tom McKay
instagram.com/tmckay715
youtube.com/@UC8blX3YnHDG9e9_E9KjPK6g
Inquiries: behindasian@gmail.com
Brought to you by the Behind Asian Team.
Source list
Reuters — Indonesia’s 2026 budget, deficit target, free meals budget cuts, and fiscal pressure.
Reuters — Bank Indonesia’s surprise off-cycle rate hike, rupiah pressure, and investor concerns.
World Bank — Indonesia Economic Prospects, June 2026, including growth outlook and fiscal risks.
Reuters — Pertamina fuel price increase and cost-of-living pressure.
BPS data, reported by VietnamPlus/The Diplomat — Indonesia’s shrinking middle class from 2019 to 2024.
Reuters / Danantara / The Diplomat — Indonesia’s new commodity export controls through Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia.
Indonesia’s economy is still growing fast. But behind the headline numbers, markets are getting nervous. The rupiah has fallen, fuel subsidies are rising, and President Prabowo’s big spending plans are testing Indonesia’s long-standing fiscal discipline. This video explains why Indonesia is not collapsing, but why trust in its economy is now being tested.
Narrated By Tom McKay
instagram.com/tmckay715
youtube.com/@UC8blX3YnHDG9e9_E9KjPK6g
Inquiries: behindasian@gmail.com
Brought to you by the Behind Asian Team.
Source list
Reuters — Indonesia’s 2026 budget, deficit target, free meals budget cuts, and fiscal pressure.
Reuters — Bank Indonesia’s surprise off-cycle rate hike, rupiah pressure, and investor concerns.
World Bank — Indonesia Economic Prospects, June 2026, including growth outlook and fiscal risks.
Reuters — Pertamina fuel price increase and cost-of-living pressure.
BPS data, reported by VietnamPlus/The Diplomat — Indonesia’s shrinking middle class from 2019 to 2024.
Reuters / Danantara / The Diplomat — Indonesia’s new commodity export controls through Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia.
