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Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 01:18 WIB
Prabowo criticises regulations hampering audit of state-owned enterprise subsidiaries
President Prabowo Subianto has criticised regulations that prevent the auditing of subsidiary companies of state-owned enterprises (BUMN), whilst parent BUMN companies can be audited by the State Audit Board (BPK). Prabowo cited Pertamina's 200 subsidiary and sub-subsidiary companies as an example and expressed support for BUMN consolidation through Danantara as a mechanism to prevent deviations and potential loss of state wealth.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 01:03 WIB
KPK: PT SMS Previously Involved in Corruption Cases Outside Rejang Lebong
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has revealed that PT SMS was previously convicted of bribery-related corruption offences within the Bengkulu Provincial Government in 2017, ahead of new corruption allegations involving the company in Rejang Lebong Regency disclosed in March 2026. The KPK has urged state officials, particularly in Bengkulu, to cease awarding contracts to vendors with documented histories of corruption involvement.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 01:01 WIB
Regent of Rejang Lebong Suspected of Accepting Bribes from Project Funds for Holiday Allowances to Citizens
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) alleges that the Regent of Rejang Lebong, Muhammad Fikri Thobari, solicited bribes or fees of approximately 10-15 per cent from project contractors to cover holiday allowance distributions (THR) ahead of Lebaran. The KPK suspects the regent lacked legitimate income to fund the traditional practice of distributing THR to local residents, prompting him to resort to extracting fees from public works projects.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 01:00 WIB
Metro Police Chief Launches School-Community Police Partnership Forum at 11 Schools to Combat Bullying
Jakarta's Metropolitan Police Chief Irjen Asep Edi Suheri has launched the School-Community Police Partnership Forum (FKPMS) across 11 schools in Jakarta to strengthen efforts in preventing bullying, detecting problems early, and resolving issues in educational environments. The initiative comes in response to significant challenges including violence, harassment, gang fights, and negative social media influences, with police data showing approximately 2,706 cases of violence against women and children in Jakarta during 2025. The forum seeks to foster communication and coordination between police, schools, parents, and the community to create safe, orderly, and conducive learning environments.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:59 WIB
KPK suspects Rejang Lebong regent repeatedly received money for project contracts
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has identified a systematic pattern of bribery in Rejang Lebong Regency, where regent Muhammad Fikri Thobari allegedly received repeated payments from contractors in exchange for project awards, totalling Rp775 million. The KPK suspects the corrupt practice extended across fiscal years 2025 and 2026, and may have involved other government offices beyond the Public Works Department, potentially serving as a gateway for broader investigations into the local administration.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:54 WIB
Parliament invites media to build human rights civilisation narrative in Indonesia
The Chairman of Parliament's Commission XIII, Willy Aditya, has called on the media to play an active role in building public narratives to advance human rights civilisation in Indonesia. Whilst acknowledging the Ministry of Human Rights' initiative to develop human rights civilisation through media collaboration, Aditya emphasised that this cannot be achieved through legislation and institutions alone, requiring instead long-term cultural change and active public participation grounded in critical awareness and civil society engagement.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:49 WIB
Regent of Rejang Lebong arrested in anti-corruption operation; KPK seizes Rp756.8 million
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has seized Rp756.8 million in cash following the arrest of Rejang Lebong Regent Muhammad Fikri Thobari and 12 others in a sting operation on 9 March 2026 over alleged bribery in municipal government projects. Five suspects have been formally named, including the regent, the head of the public works agency, and three private sector figures from contracting companies operating in Bengkulu's Rejang Lebong district during the 2025–2026 budget year.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:46 WIB
Minister Pigai: Press Is a Pillar of Human Rights Civilisation Development
Indonesia's Human Rights Minister Natalius Pigai has urged the press to serve not only as a pillar of democracy but also as a crucial instrument for developing human rights civilisation in the country. Pigai emphasised that the media plays a vital role in delivering justice in public discourse, particularly for marginalised communities facing inequality and legal injustices, whilst announcing government support for press freedom as part of strengthening human rights protection.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:44 WIB
Noodle Factory Using Formaldehyde Raided in Central Java, Producing 1.5 Tonnes Daily
Police raided an illegal noodle factory in Boyolali, Central Java, that had been producing wet noodles adulterated with formaldehyde as a preservative since 2019, with daily output of 1–1.5 tonnes. One suspect identified as WH was arrested following the operation, which also uncovered a formaldehyde storage warehouse; rapid testing of market samples confirmed the presence of the toxic chemical.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:27 WIB
Ministry of Finance Still Examining Plans for New Layer in Cigarette Tax Structure
Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is continuing technical and legal assessments of plans to add a new tier to the tobacco excise tax (CHT) structure, whilst simultaneously cracking down on illegal cigarette distribution. The government is also considering whether to allow previously illegal operators to transition to legal status by meeting proper tax obligations, whilst enforcement actions against illegal cigarettes have more than doubled in the first two months of 2026.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:25 WIB
15 Legal Experts Assert Pertamina Matter Is Purely Commercial Relationship, Not Corruption Offence
Fifteen legal experts from various Indonesian universities have concluded that allegations of corruption in PT Pertamina's crude oil and refinery product management during 2018-2023 constitute a purely commercial relationship rather than a criminal corruption offence. The experts examined the court case against three defendants (Muhamad Kerry Adrianto Riza, Dimas Werhaspati, and Gading Ramadhan Joedo) concerning ship leasing and fuel terminal rental, concluding that these transactions do not meet the elements of corruption under the Criminal Code.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:24 WIB
Director of LKBN ANTARA Appreciates Ramadhan Short-Term Islamic School in Bogor
The Director of LKBN ANTARA, represented by Hermanus Prihatna, has praised the Ramadhan Short-Term Islamic School (Sanlat) initiative organised by the Jabodetabek Journalists Community in Bogor, West Java, which aims to prepare young Indonesians to become pillars of national progress. The event, themed "Welcoming Indonesian Youth 2045: Intelligent, Virtuous, and Quranic-Spirited," featured speakers covering topics ranging from artificial intelligence to wildlife conservation, emphasising the importance of equipping youth with both secular knowledge and Islamic values.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:13 WIB
Parliamentary Deputy Speaker Reveals House to Debate Single Data Law Soon, Highlights Data Inconsistencies
The Deputy Chair of the House of Representatives from the Gerindra faction, Sufmi Dasco Ahmad, announced that parliament will soon discuss the Single Data Bill, which aims to standardise data across government ministries. Dasco emphasised the importance of unified data systems, citing past coordination failures in disaster relief and social welfare distribution where different ministries maintained conflicting datasets, leading to inefficient aid delivery to affected communities.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:13 WIB
Rejang Lebong Regent Receives Nearly Rp 1 Billion in Bribes During Ramadan
The Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) has alleged that Rejang Lebong regent Muhammad Fikri Thobari received approximately Rp 980 million in bribes during Ramadan 1447 from three project winners under the regional public works office. The bribes, paid in staged instalments ranging from 2.3 to 13.3 per cent of project values totalling billions of rupiah, were allegedly given in exchange for project contract awards, with the bribe arrangement originally set at 10-15 per cent of total project values.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:10 WIB
Indonesian Police Seek to Develop Community Officers as 'Super Policemen' to Assist the Public
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) leadership announced plans to strengthen the role of community-based police officers (Bhabinkamtibmas) to serve as 'super policemen' capable of providing comprehensive assistance to the public. The initiative, presented to Parliament's Commission III, aims to equip police officers with basic life support skills and community policing approaches to enhance emergency response, disaster relief, conflict mediation, and preventive education. This expansion seeks to create more versatile police personnel who are closely integrated with their communities and responsive to diverse public needs.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:05 WIB
Fuel Price Surges! These Countries Implement Work from Home and Four-Day Working Weeks — Will Indonesia Follow?
Rising global oil prices driven by Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions are prompting Asian nations to implement emergency energy-saving measures, including work-from-home policies and four-day working weeks. Pakistan, Vietnam, and Thailand have already adopted such measures to reduce fuel consumption and transportation-related emissions, raising questions about whether Indonesia might pursue similar policies.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:04 WIB
Prabowo Surprised Pertamina Has 200 Subsidiary and Sub-subsidiary Companies
President Prabowo Subianto expressed surprise at discovering that Pertamina, Indonesia's state-owned enterprise, possesses approximately 200 subsidiary and sub-subsidiary companies, highlighting what he views as a deviation from the original intentions of state-owned enterprises founded to serve national development goals. He criticised regulatory inconsistencies that permit state audits of SOEs but prevent audits of their subsidiaries, citing this as justification for establishing Danantara, a consolidation body designed to improve transparency and efficiency in state enterprise management according to international standards.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:01 WIB
Chinese Scientists Propose Strategy for Resolving Human-Wildlife Conflict
Chinese scientists from the Northwest Institute of Plateau Biology have published a study in Integrative Zoology proposing temporal livestock management strategies to reduce conflicts between humans and large carnivores in the Sanjiangyuan region of Qinghai Province. Based on ten years of camera-trap monitoring data from 2014 to 2024, the research identified specific high-risk periods for different carnivore species—including snow leopards, wolves, lynx, and brown bears—and recommends adjusting herding schedules and implementing spatial zoning to minimise dangerous human-wildlife encounters.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:00 WIB
Minister for SMEs: government provides business recovery programme for three provinces
Indonesia's Minister for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) announced government relief programmes for businesses affected by natural disasters in three Sumatran provinces—West Sumatra, North Sumatra, and Aceh—affecting approximately 193,000 entrepreneurs and debtors. Relief measures include loan repayment extensions, credit restructuring, and zero-interest rates on People's Business Credit (KUR) loans in 2026, with interest rising to three per cent in 2027. North Sumatra's governor pledged to accelerate data synchronisation between local and central government authorities to facilitate swift implementation of support programmes by March 2026.
Thu, 12 Mar 2026, 00:00 WIB
Police State Retired JICT Worker Murdered After Catching Burglar
Police have charged Sudirman alias Yuda (28) with the murder of Ermanto Usman (65), a retired employee and former chairman of the Jakarta International Container Terminal pensioners' association, who died after confronting the suspect during a burglary at his home in Bekasi on 2 March. The suspect allegedly panicked when caught and struck both Ermanto and his wife with a crowbar; police describe the killing as economically motivated. Ermanto was notably a vocal critic who had previously reported allegations of corruption at the port facility to Indonesia's Anti-Corruption Commission.
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