Fact Check: Will a Weaker Rupiah Help Indonesia’s Economy Grow?

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – A number of videos claiming that the rupiah must be weak for Indonesia to progress have been shared by social media accounts such as Instagram [archive], Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube since mid-May 2026. The videos circulated amidst the weakening rupiah exchange rate against the United States dollar (US$). The videos featured explanations from content…

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