Govt. Targeted Closure of 800 Loss-Making SOEs by End-26

US Renewed Iran Strikes as Hormuz Shipping Status Remained Disputed

The US launched a fourth round of missile strikes against Iran within a week following Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said the strikes targeted Iran's military capabilities, while reports indicated US forces intercepted Iranian missiles and drones aimed at shipping. Meanwhile, Washington and Tehran issued conflicting claims over whether the Strait of Hormuz remained open to navigation, keeping uncertainty high over global energy trade and regional security. (Bloomberg)

Govt. Targeted Closure of 800 Loss-Making SOEs by End-26

The Govt. plans to close around 800 loss-making state-owned enterprises (SOEs) by end-26 as part of its efficiency and fiscal savings program, according to President Prabowo Subianto. Around 240 SOEs have already been shut down, with the figure targeted to reach 250 by end-Jul-26, while the initiative has reportedly generated nearly IDR 70 tn in savings from lower overhead and management costs. Separately, Badan Pengelola Investasi Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara) stated that its consolidated financial statements remain under audit and will be released upon completion of the audit process. (Bloomberg Technoz)

Aneka Tambang (ANTM) Spent IDR 72.6 bn on 1H26 Mineral Exploration

ANTM incurred preliminary unaudited exploration expenses of IDR 72.60 bn in 1H26, focusing on gold, nickel, and bauxite resources. Gold exploration was conducted in Pongkor, West Java, while nickel exploration covered Konawe Utara and Pomalaa in Southeast Sulawesi, Morimoi, and PT Sumberdaya Arindo's mining concession in Buli, North Maluku. Meanwhile, bauxite exploration was carried out in Tayan and Landak, West Kalimantan. Management stated that the exploration program aims to ensure sufficient mineral resources and reserves through integrated geological surveys, drilling, laboratory analysis, and resource estimation. (IDXChannel)

Medco Energi Internasional (MEDC) Planned Four Exploration Wells in 3Q26

MEDC allocated USD54.5 mn for exploration activities and plans to drill four new wells in 3Q26 across the Corridor, Madura Offshore, South Sumatra, and Amanah blocks. The largest allocation of USD28 mn will fund the Rebonjaro Dalam-3 exploration well in the Corridor Block, while USD16.5 mn has been earmarked for the MS2-2 appraisal well in the Madura Offshore Block. Management also plans to drill the Lotus-1 exploration well in the South Sumatra Block and commence seismic surveys in the Amanah Block, each with an estimated budget of USD5 mn. (Emitennews)