Indonesia rupiah hits new record low; president downplays day-to-day impact of currency weakness - Reuters
Indonesia rupiah hits new record low; president downplays day-to-day impact of currency weakness Reuters
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Notable Quotes
"President downplays day-to-day impact of currency weakness."
— Joko Widodo , Politician
"As long as Purbaya can smile, no need to worry."
— Prabowo Subianto , Politician
"Believe that our economy is strong, our fundamentals are strong. Whatever people say, Indonesia is strong."
— Prabowo Subianto , Politician
"Many countries are panicking but Indonesia is still okay."
— Prabowo Subianto , Politician
"As long as Purbaya can smile, no need to worry."
— Prabowo Subianto , Politician
"Believe that our economy is strong, our fundamentals are strong. Whatever people say, Indonesia is strong."
— Prabowo Subianto , Politician
"Many countries are panicking but Indonesia is still okay."
— Prabowo Subianto , Politician
"I downplay the impact of the rupiah's fall on households."
— Prabowo , Politician
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Joko Widodo is the President of Indonesia.
Prabowo is an Indonesian politician and former general known for his populist policies.
President of Indonesia.
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The Indonesian rupiah fell to a record low of 17,668 per US dollar, with President Prabowo Subianto stating that the currency's decline would not affect villagers who do not use US dollars.
The Indonesian rupiah slid to a fresh record low of 17,668 per US dollar, with President Prabowo Subianto emphasizing the economy's strength and stating that the currency's decline would not affect villagers who do not use US dollars.
President Prabowo Subianto downplayed the impact of the rupiah's depreciation, suggesting that it does not significantly affect the livelihoods of ordinary people, as villagers do not use US dollars.
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