Bisnis.com, JAKARTA – Indonesian coal miners’ stocks saw a robust rally in the year-to-date in 2026, buoyed by supply-side concerns and shifting production policies.

Data compiled by Bisnis on Thursday (2/26/2026) show that PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) closed at Rp2,630 on Wednesday (2/25/2026), gaining 13.36% since the beginning of the year.

Bisnis.com, JAKARTA — A number of publicly-listed coal miners have been singled out by brokerage houses as preferred picks as the sector grapples with structural headwinds, even as commodity prices are expected to stabilize in 2026.

Coal stocks with diversified business models and a stronger domestic orientation are considered more attractive under the current conditions.

Bisnis.com, JAKARTA — Lo Kheng Hong has emerged as the largest individual investor across palm oil, property, and coal stocks in early 2026.

According to data compiled by Bisnis on Tuesday (1/6/2026), Lo Kheng Hong remained entrenched among the top shareholders of several Indonesian listed companies as of January 2, 2026.

Bisnis.com, JAKARTA — Investors are on the hunt for Indonesian coal mining stocks still trading at “Bajaj prices for a Mercedes value,” borrowing a famous phrase from veteran investor Lo Kheng Hong.

The energy sector has been one of the top-performing indices so far in 2025.

Bisnis.com, JAKARTA — Veteran investor Lo Kheng Hong has spoken up about his personal take on window dressing as Q4 2025 begins.

Window dressing is a common strategy used by companies or fund managers to make their portfolios or financial reports look better toward the end of each year in order to create a positive, albeit misrepresented impression for stakeholders.