History of the Indonesian rupiah exchange rate with the US dollar from about 14,600 rupiah to 14.6. The plan has raised public concern that the monetary policy may devalue the currency. Bank Indonesia Governor Darmin Nasution immediately announced that the planned redenomination of the national currency would not inflict any financial losses as the measure would only strike a few zeros from the current denominations. History of the Indonesian rupiah The currency of Indonesia, rupiah, has a long history that stretch back to colonial period. Due to periods of uncertain economy and high inflation, the currency has been re-valued several times. The first coin-like products
National Front Party (Indonesia) National Front Party (Indonesia) The National Front Party (, "Barnas") is a political party in Indonesia. It was founded by Vence Rumangkang, former member of the Democratic Party advisory board. The party contested the 2009 elections, but won only 0.7 percent of the vote, less than the 2.5 percent electoral threshold, meaning it was awarded no seats in the People's Representative Council. In the legislative election held on 9 April 2009, support for Barnas was higher than the party's national average in the following provinces: Aceh 0.9% North Sumatra 0.9% Bengkulu 1.1% Riau 0.7% Jambi 1.0% South Sumatra 1.7% Banten