Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, has announced four countries are exempt from new regulations concerning foreign exchange earnings from natural resource exports (DHE SDA). The new rules generally require exporters to deposit proceeds from natural resource sales into Indonesian banks. However, these four nations have been granted special exceptions, details of which were not immediately provided in the initial report. This policy aims to bolster Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves and strengthen the Rupiah. The exemptions suggest a nuanced approach to implementing the regulation, likely considering existing trade relationships and diplomatic considerations. Further clarification is expected regarding which countries are included and the specific terms of these exemptions. This move comes as Indonesia seeks greater control over its natural resource wealth and financial stability.