Perry Warjiyo

Perry Warjiyo Resigns, Economists See No Reason to Worry About BI Policy

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—The government has accepted the resignation of Perry Warjiyo as Governor of Bank Indonesia (BI). Despite the leadership transition, economists believe the central bank’s policy direction will remain unchanged, as Senior Deputy Governor Destry Damayanti is set to serve as Acting Governor in accordance with prevailing regulations. Permata Bank Chief Economist Josua Pardede said […]

Economist: Fiscal Discipline Needed to Reinforce BI Rate Increase

JAKARTA, Jakartaweekly.com—An economist warned that Bank Indonesia’s (BI) interest rate hikes will only have a temporary impact unless they are accompanied by credible and firm fiscal disciplines.  BI raised its BI rate by 25 basis points (bps) to 5,5% during a weekly Board of Governors Meeting (RDG) on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The central bank […]