Prabowo's Relaxed Stance on Rupiah Weakness Sparks Criticism from Economists
President Prabowo Subianto's dismissive stance on the weakening rupiah has drawn criticism from the Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS), which warns that such rhetoric could undermine market confidence and exacerbate economic risks for citizens.
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