Today's Top 3 News: BI's Action as Rupiah Nears Rp18,000 per USD

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Tempo English compiled the top 3 news on Thursday, June 4, 2026. Here are the highlights: What Action Does BI Take as Rupiah Nears Rp18,000 per Dollar?; Silmy Karim Visits KPK After Immigration Permit Sting Operation; and JCI Slumps 5% as Rupiah Approaches Rp18,000 per US Dollar.

The following is the list of the top 3 news on Tempo English today:

1. What Action Does BI Take as Rupiah Nears Rp18,000 per Dollar?

Bank Indonesia (BI) has responded to the rupiah’s continued weakening toward the Rp18,000-per-U.S.-dollar level, after the currency fell to Rp17,930 per dollar on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.

Ramdan Denny Prakoso, Head of Bank Indonesia’s Communications Department, said the central bank is closely monitoring developments in both global and domestic financial markets. Read more about BI's action in response to weakening rupiah here.

2. Silmy Karim Visits KPK After Immigration Permit Sting Operation

Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Immigration and Correctional Affairs Silmy Karim visited the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) Red and White Building in Kuningan, South Jakarta on Wednesday night, June 3, 2026. Tempo's observation at the location saw Silmy arrive at 10:32 PM accompanied by four sturdy aides-de-camp (ADC).

The camera immediately focused on Silmy's figure as he entered the Red and White Building area. His aides momentarily blocked and even pushed the journalists, causing a commotion. Why did Silmy Karim visit KPK? Read here.

3. JCI Slumps 5% as Rupiah Approaches Rp18,000 per US Dollar

Indonesia’s benchmark Jakarta Composite Index (JCI) plunged by as much as 5 percent during the first trading session on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, amid mounting concerns over the weakening rupiah and persistent external market pressures.

By 11:53 AM Jakarta time, the JCI had fallen 5.01 percent to 5,885.1, triggering a sharp reversal after opening the day in positive territory at 6,207.1. Read more about why JCI plunged here.

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