Seputarkarawang.com - Karawang, Shocking news came from the Indonesian precious metals market. The price of PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (Antam) gold bullion was observed to have dropped drastically by IDR 65,000 per gram in trading Friday (3/4/2026). Based on the latest data from the Precious Metals page at 09.12 WIB, the price of gold is now priced at IDR 2,857,000 per gram, down significantly from the previous position which had touched IDR 2,922,000 per gram. This sharp decline is certainly a serious concern for gold investors in the Karawang area and its surroundings.Not only the selling price, the repurchase price or buyback of Antam gold also experienced quite a deep correction to the level of IDR 2,577,000 per gram. Please remember that every buyback transaction with a nominal value of more than IDR 10 million will be subject to Income Tax (PPh) Article 22 in accordance with applicable regulations. For NPWP holders, the tax deduction is 1.5 percent, while for non-NPWPs it is charged 3 percent which will be deducted directly from the total transaction value. This condition makes gold owners have to be more observant in calculating potential profits before deciding to sell their assets.
For people who want to make purchases, the price details for today's gold bullion fractions are recorded starting from IDR 1,478,500 for the 0.5 gram size and IDR 2,857,000 for the 1 gram size. For larger grams, the price of 5 grams of gold is IDR 14,060,000, while for 10 grams it is IDR 28,065,000. Up to the largest fraction, namely 1,000 grams or 1 kilogram, the recorded price reached IDR 2,797,600,000. This dynamic price fluctuation requires prospective buyers to continue to monitor price updates regularly because the value of this investment can change at any time.In accordance with PMK regulation Number 34/PMK.10/2017, every purchase of gold bullion is also subject to a PPh 22 tax deduction. For buyers who include a NPWP, they are subject to a tax of 0.45 percent, while for non-NPWPs they are subject to a tax of 0.9 percent. Every official purchase transaction will be accompanied by proof of PPh 22 withholding as a form of transparency and compliance with national tax regulations. This policy applies equally to all types of gold bullion, from the smallest to the largest grammage available at official Antam outlets.This significant decline in gold prices could be a strategic momentum for Karawang residents who want to start investing or add to their gold portfolio at lower prices. However, financial experts advise people to remain careful and adjust investments to long-term financial plans. With fluctuating market conditions, gold is still considered a promising safe haven asset, as long as it is managed with a good understanding of the price structure and tax rules that accompany it.
