Insights

Gold bars from PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) surged again, reaching IDR3 million per gram. The rise reflects growing public interest in gold, particularly among middle-class investors seeking to protect the value of their wealth amid increasing global economic and geopolitical uncertainty. The continued strengthening of gold prices alongside rising public demand highlights its enduring perception as a

Jakarta, 20 January 2026 — On Thursday afternoon, 15 January 2026, in the calm setting of The Ritz-Carlton Pacific Place, SCBD, South Jakarta, the Prasasti Luncheon Talk 2026 took place not merely as a discussion forum, but as a marker of the times. Its theme, “Fostering Indonesia’s Economic Growth Through Data-Driven Insights”, sounded technocratic. Yet its substance was deeply political: how Ind

Jakarta, 20 January 2026 — Board of Advisors of Prasasti, Hashim Djojohadikusumo, emphasized that Indonesia’s economic growth in 2026 must be supported by priority policies in the food, nutrition, housing, health sectors, as well as fiscal reform and law enforcement. Through this approach, Indonesia’s economy is expected not only to grow in a high-quality and sustainable manner, but also to deliv

Pandji Pragiwaksono’s stand-up comedy show Mens Rea does more than provoke laughter—it also invites reflection. In one segment, Pandji highlights how homes are increasingly treated as investment instruments rather than basic necessities. Rising prices have made home ownership accessible only to a small segment of the population. This is where the concerns of the middle class emerge: they work and