Surprising growth | May 5, 2026

Hello readers,

“In this economy” may take on new connotation if the government’s data is to be believed. It appears all that government spending and household consumption have contributed to Indonesia’s strongest Q1 performance in decades. The rupiah, meanwhile, continues to slide.

More numbers below. Plus: a major sexual abuse scandal at a religious boarding school, a party leader gets punched in the face, and a new name for an infamous train service.

Cheers,

Andra

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