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IHSG Plunges 1.33% to 5,863 on Hot US Inflation
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IHSG Plunges 1.33% to 5,863 on Hot US Inflation

The Indonesia Composite Index (IHSG) closed down 79.24 points, or 1.33%, at 5,863.78 in Thursday's (15/10/2026) trading; the index touched an intraday low of 5,804.21.

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IHSG Drops 1.33% to 5,863 on Hot U.S. Inflation
Economy

IHSG Drops 1.33% to 5,863 on Hot U.S. Inflation

IHSG closed at 5.863,78 on Thursday (15/10/2026), down 79.24 points or 1.33 percent, according to Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) data through RTI Business.

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Indonesia's 2027 Hajj Cost Set at Rp98.47 Million
Economy

Indonesia's 2027 Hajj Cost Set at Rp98.47 Million

The 1448 Hijriah/2027 Hajj organizing cost (BPIH) was agreed at an average of Rp98,466,463.35 per pilgrim.

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Indonesia Ends EV Import Incentives in 2026, Eyes Local Production
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Indonesia Ends EV Import Incentives in 2026, Eyes Local Production

Indonesia will not extend import incentives for fully built-up (CBU) electric cars from January 1, 2026 (Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita).

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What Is Alternative Credit Scoring? OJK Pushes It for MSMEs
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What Is Alternative Credit Scoring? OJK Pushes It for MSMEs

OJK is promoting alternative credit scoring to widen financing access for MSMEs (UMKM).

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How to Check the Dollar-Rupiah Rate: Rp17,930 Today
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How to Check the Dollar-Rupiah Rate: Rp17,930 Today

Bank Indonesia's JISDOR reference rate on October 14, 2026 was Rp17,930 per US dollar; live TradingView data showed Rp17,925.0 at 09:30 WIB.

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How to Register for the MyPertamina Fuel QR Code 2026
Economy

How to Register for the MyPertamina Fuel QR Code 2026

Pertamina requires a QR code/barcode to buy subsidized Pertalite and Solar fuels at gas stations, issued after registering in the Subsidi Tepat program via MyPertamina or official channels.

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How to Get an NPWP Online in 2026: Requirements and Steps
Economy

How to Get an NPWP Online in 2026: Requirements and Steps

NPWP (Nomor Pokok Wajib Pajak) is Indonesia's Tax Identification Number; online registration is done through the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) official site at ereg.pajak.go.id.

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How to Claim BPJS Employment Benefits Online: JMO to Lapak Asik
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How to Claim BPJS Employment Benefits Online: JMO to Lapak Asik

Claiming JHT (Jaminan Hari Tua, Old-Age Security) from BPJS Ketenagakerjaan — Indonesia's employment social security agency — is easiest through the JMO (Jamsostek Mobile) app for balances up to IDR 10 million.

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How to Open a Bank Account Online: BRI, BCA, BNI, Mandiri
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How to Open a Bank Account Online: BRI, BCA, BNI, Mandiri

Indonesia's major banks offer fully online account opening through their apps: BRImo (BRI), myBCA (BCA), wondr by BNI (BNI), and Livin’ by Mandiri (Bank Mandiri).

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How to Calculate a Mortgage (KPR) and Simulate Monthly Payments
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How to Calculate a Mortgage (KPR) and Simulate Monthly Payments

Mortgage (KPR, Kredit Pemilikan Rumah) installments in Indonesia are calculated with the annuity method: Installment = P × (i/12) / (1 − (1 + i/12)^−n), where P = loan principal, i = annual interest rate, and n = number of months.

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How to Top Up a PLN Electricity Token via Phone: PLN Mobile to…
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How to Top Up a PLN Electricity Token via Phone: PLN Mobile to…

Prepaid electricity tokens can be bought through the PLN Mobile app: choose the “Kelistrikan” (Electricity) menu → “Token dan Pembayaran” (Token and Payment) → enter the customer ID → pick a denomination → pay → view the 20-digit code in “Lihat Transaksi Saya” (View My Transactions).

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How to Check Your PLN Electricity Bill Online: PLN Mobile to SMS
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How to Check Your PLN Electricity Bill Online: PLN Mobile to SMS

Postpaid electricity bills are most practically checked through the PLN Mobile app: register an account, open the “Informasi Tagihan dan Token Listrik” (Bill and Token Information) or “Token dan Pembayaran” (Token and Payment) menu, enter the customer ID — the system shows the bill amount, period, payment status, and history.

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