Jakarta, June 2 -- The Ministry of Industry stated that the improvement in Indonesia's manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) in May 2026 is evidence of the national industry's resilience amid global challenges.

S&P Global data shows Indonesia's manufacturing PMI stood at 50.0 in May, up from 49.1 in contractionary territory in April.

In a statement on Tuesday, Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita said the PMI improvement reflects the industrial sector's resilience in maintaining production continuity amid global economic dynamics.

"Industry players are taking preemptive measures by strengthening raw material inventories to ensure production remains uninterrupted over the coming months," he said.

According to him, the ...