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Wahyudi Soeriaatmadja

Indonesia Correspondent

Wahyudi has been an Indonesia correspondent at The Straits Times since 2008. Before that, he spent 10 years as a business reporter in Jakarta. Prior to switching to journalism, he worked for two years at a Jakarta-based bank that later failed to survive the Asian financial crisis of 1997. Wahyudi enjoys covering the news on Indonesia’s dynamic political landscape, businesses and economy. His leisure pursuits include trail motorcycling, golfing and shooting.

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As Prabowo falters, Indonesia’s political heavyweights smell an opening

epa12886782 People walk as stock prices are displayed on the LCD board at the Indonesian stock exchange building in Jakarta, Indonesia, 13 April 2026. The Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) managed to close the morning trading session in the green zone after weakening at the opening of trading amid tension in the Middle East following failed US-Iran talks.  EPA/MAST IRHAM
epa12886782 People walk as stock prices are displayed on the LCD board at the Indonesian stock exchange building in Jakarta, Indonesia, 13 April 2026. The Composite Stock Price Index (IHSG) managed to close the morning trading session in the green zone after weakening at the opening of trading amid tension in the Middle East following failed US-Iran talks.  EPA/MAST IRHAM

Could biofuels be the antidote that Asia needs for oil shocks?

The Indonesian government has announced a mandate to increase the palm oil blend in its biodiesel to 50 per cent (B50), starting on July 1.
The Indonesian government has announced a mandate to increase the palm oil blend in its biodiesel to 50 per cent (B50), starting on July 1.

Why Indonesia’s plan to gatekeep its biggest commodity exports is rattling businesses and investors

A farmer harvesting palm oil fruit in Central Kalimantan province on July 22, 2025. A new state entity called Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia is set to take charge of overseas sales of coal, palm oil and ferroalloys, and may expand to other strategic natural resources.
A farmer harvesting palm oil fruit in Central Kalimantan province on July 22, 2025. A new state entity called Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia is set to take charge of overseas sales of coal, palm oil and ferroalloys, and may expand to other strategic natural resources.

Indonesia clings to fuel subsidies despite oil price surge, worrying economists

epa12888124 A worker (R) refuels a motorbike at a gas station in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, 14 April 2026. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia stated that oil supply and prices in Indonesia remain stable, despite distribution disruptions and rising global oil prices. National stocks are in a safe condition, with fuel for up to 20 days and LPG for up to 10 days, after the crisis period, and the supply is assured to be sufficient as Indonesia's fuel needs reach around 1.5 to 1.6 million barrels per day in 2024-2026.  EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK
epa12888124 A worker (R) refuels a motorbike at a gas station in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, 14 April 2026. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia stated that oil supply and prices in Indonesia remain stable, despite distribution disruptions and rising global oil prices. National stocks are in a safe condition, with fuel for up to 20 days and LPG for up to 10 days, after the crisis period, and the supply is assured to be sufficient as Indonesia's fuel needs reach around 1.5 to 1.6 million barrels per day in 2024-2026.  EPA/HOTLI SIMANJUNTAK

Letter lays bare growing Chinese investor unease over Indonesia’s business climate

People visiting the booth of Indonesian nickel and cobalt producer Ceria during the Indonesia Critical Minerals Conference & Expo 2025 in Jakarta on June 3, 2025.
People visiting the booth of Indonesian nickel and cobalt producer Ceria during the Indonesia Critical Minerals Conference & Expo 2025 in Jakarta on June 3, 2025.

Ride-hailing drivers cheer Prabowo’s May Day cap on commission cut; will they end up worse off?

wypopulist - After delivering his speech, President Prabowo Subianto took off his brown, long-sleeved tactical shirt, revealing a black undershirt. He then stepped off the stage, immersing himself in a crowd of thousands to shake hands with the people.

Photo credit: Indonesia Presidential Palace
wypopulist - After delivering his speech, President Prabowo Subianto took off his brown, long-sleeved tactical shirt, revealing a black undershirt. He then stepped off the stage, immersing himself in a crowd of thousands to shake hands with the people.

Photo credit: Indonesia Presidential Palace

Indonesia’s firefighters braced for a dry year – and they are short of cash

Officials in charge of forest and land firefighting are already requesting additional funds from their respective provincial coffers
Officials in charge of forest and land firefighting are already requesting additional funds from their respective provincial coffers

As more ASEAN states turn to Russia for fuel, will Moscow boost its influence in the region?

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin in Moscow on April 13.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and Russian President Vladimir Putin met at the Kremlin in Moscow on April 13.

UOB Kay Hian’s Indonesia unit suspended over lapses during an IPO: Official

OJK said there are strict rules governing IPO shares allocations for insiders to ensure market fairness.
OJK said there are strict rules governing IPO shares allocations for insiders to ensure market fairness.

Prabowo heads to Russia to secure energy, fertiliser stocks for Indonesia amid Middle East tensions

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will hold talks with his Russian counterpart on the procurement of energy products and raw materials for Indonesia’s fertiliser production.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will hold talks with his Russian counterpart on the procurement of energy products and raw materials for Indonesia’s fertiliser production.

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