This is slightly positive for investors' perceptions, especially foreigners, in the sense that it has provided certainty over the case. However, I think the criminal process should really go on to uncover what really happened.

Most important thing for the government is consistency of policy. Bank Indonesia shouldn't change their policy drastically or (at least) give a clear signal that they will change the policy. Market will not tolerate a policy slippage.

Why wait longer? If they wait longer, then they will need more financing for the budget deficit.

When you have such a huge price gap you leave the door open to arbitrage by oil smugglers.

BI will wait until the electricity hike is revealed.

The sharp downtrend is unlikely to be sustainable particularly from year-end onward because of the seasonal factors but the government would still be able to reach around 10 percent figure by year-end.