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Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 23:29 WIB
Ministry of Hajj: First Batch from Medan Embarkation Departs for Holy Land in Early Hours
The first batch of 360 prospective Hajj pilgrims from Medan embarkation, originating from Binjai and Medan in North Sumatra, is scheduled to depart for Madinah, Saudi Arabia, aboard Garuda Indonesia at 03:05 WIB on Wednesday. This departure reflects government adjustments to the Hajj scheme for 5,922 pilgrims from the province, introducing new services to enhance comfort and security, including use of the international terminal and airbridge at Kualanamu Airport to minimise risks. Officials hope this ensures a smooth pilgrimage, allowing devotees to perform their rites in safety and serenity, aiming for a blessed Hajj.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 23:23 WIB
Blockage of Water Channel in West Jakarta's Tambora: 42.5 Tonnes of Rubbish Removed by Officials and Residents
In Tambora, West Jakarta, a collaborative effort by officials and residents removed 42.5 tonnes of rubbish that had blocked a connecting water channel in front of Mitra Market, aiming to normalise water flow and eliminate unpleasant odours. The initiative involved 130 personnel from the Water Resources Agency and 35 community representatives, highlighting issues of low public awareness and waste dumping from nearby markets as primary causes. Subsequent dredging of sediment will be undertaken by the West Jakarta Water Resources Sub-Department to ensure long-term maintenance of the drainage system.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 23:22 WIB
EV Manufacturers Monitor Market Response to New Tax Regulations
GAC Aion, an electric vehicle manufacturer, is closely observing market reactions to Indonesia's new tax rules under Minister of Home Affairs Regulation No. 11 of 2026, which ends exemptions for electric vehicles from motor vehicle tax (PKB) and vehicle ownership transfer duty (BBNKB). The company anticipates potential price increases but awaits precise tax figures to adjust strategies, while expressing hope for renewed government subsidies to accelerate EV adoption. Although the regulation mandates taxation, local governments retain flexibility to offer exemptions or reductions, leading to varying policies across regions.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 23:15 WIB
NTT Provincial Police Launch Violence-Free Village for Women and Children in Kupang
The NTT Provincial Police have launched the Violence-Free Village for Women and Children (Bekapan) programme in Naikoten 1 Ward, Kupang City, as part of intensified efforts to prevent violence against women and children. The initiative, led by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation for Women and Children Protection and Anti-Trafficking in Persons, includes the "Rumah Bahagia" facility for psychological and social support for victims, reflecting the police chief's commitment to community-based protection systems. Local authorities have expressed full support, aiming for strong synergy between government, police, and the community to create a safe and caring environment.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 23:13 WIB
BSKDN Head: Digitalisation of Elections Must Still Be Based on Democratic Principles
Yusharto Huntoyungo, Head of the Domestic Policy Strategy Agency (BSKDN) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, emphasised that the digitalisation of general elections in Indonesia must uphold core democratic principles such as direct, general, free, secret, honest, and fair voting (luber jurdil). During a signing ceremony for a Letter of Intent on electronic voting technology between the ministry and PT Inti Konten Indonesia, he highlighted the need for asymmetric implementation tailored to regional digital maturity levels to ensure accountability and integrity. This initiative aims to enhance democratic participation and efficiency through evidence-based policy recommendations, while addressing public misconceptions about unregulated remote voting.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 23:12 WIB
The Story of Mutiara, a Modern-Day Kartini Protecting Children in Bekasi
Mutiara Rizka Ahmad, a healthcare worker and mother of two, embodies the spirit of Kartini through her daily dedication to protecting vulnerable children in Bekasi, addressing issues such as violence, sexual abuse, and the needs of those with special requirements like Down Syndrome. Amid her family responsibilities, she champions the rights of children whose voices are often unheard, emphasising empathy and care as key to women's strength in contemporary society. Her experiences in community activities highlight the hidden anxieties of parents and reinforce her commitment to providing support and understanding.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 23:11 WIB
BRIN Develops Ready-to-Eat Food Technology to Support Hajj Services
Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is advancing ready-to-eat food technologies, including canned meals, flexible packaging, and flameless heating systems, to enhance food services for Hajj pilgrims in 2026. Head of BRIN, Arif Satria, highlighted the safety and efficiency of these innovations, which allow quick meal preparation without fire, ensuring food security during key pilgrimage rituals. Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan praised the developments, affirming that supplies will meet Indonesian standards and remain secure amid global geopolitical challenges.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 23:10 WIB
Marking Kartini Day, Gibran invites Mama Papua to shop at supermarket
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka marked Kartini Day by inviting 100 widows, known as Mama Papua, to shop at a supermarket in Sorong, Southwest Papua, providing each with a Rp500,000 voucher to purchase daily essentials. The initiative, which received an enthusiastic welcome from the women, underscores appreciation for their role as economic drivers in Papua and aims to empower them through direct support. Officials highlighted the event's significance in promoting gender equality and sustainable development for women in the region.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 23:01 WIB
PKB Faction Chair in RI People's Consultative Assembly Welcomes Enactment of Domestic Workers Protection Act
The Chair of the PKB Faction in the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly, Neng Eem Marhamah Zulfa Hiz, has positively received the enactment of the Domestic Workers Protection Act (UU PPRT) during a plenary session of the House of Representatives on Kartini Day. She emphasised that the law embodies constitutional mandates from the 1945 Constitution, including rights to fair work, livelihood, and social security, aiming to ensure decent wages, humane working hours, and protection against discrimination and exploitation for domestic workers. Following its passage, the government must promptly socialise and enforce the legislation to foster harmonious employer-employee relations grounded in humanity and justice.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 23:01 WIB
NTB Provincial Hospital's Debt Remains at Rp 41 Billion, Targeted for Settlement Next Month
The operational debt of the NTB Provincial General Hospital (RSUD) to third parties stands at Rp 41 billion, down from a total of Rp 91 billion for 2025, stemming from expenses on medicines, blood supplies, and other operational needs. Director Asrul Sani stated that the hospital aims to clear the remaining debt within the next month using its BLUD-managed budget and health service claims from BPJS and general patients, while assuring that patient services remain unaffected due to leniency from suppliers. Asrul emphasised the hospital's commitment to improving budget management and efficiency to prevent future debts, highlighting efforts to better control and calculate operational requirements.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 23:00 WIB
Post-Prabowo Inspection, Academic States National Rice Stock is Valid
Following President Prabowo Subianto's unannounced inspection of a Bulog warehouse in Magelang, which revealed 7,000 tons of rice and confirmed the government's reported 4.8 million ton national stockpile, IPB academic Hermanto Siregar affirmed the validity of official data on rice reserves. He emphasised that manipulating such figures would be highly risky due to direct societal impacts and highlighted Bulog's role in stabilising supply and prices through harvest absorption and market operations. Siregar noted that this stock level significantly reduces the likelihood of rice imports in 2026, contingent on climatic conditions, while the inspection bolsters public trust in Indonesia's food self-sufficiency efforts.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 23:00 WIB
Misconception on Toll Road Tax: VAT Calculation Not as Simple as Rate Times Revenue
The Indonesian government's proposal to impose Value Added Tax (VAT) on toll road services, resurfacing in the 2025-2029 tax directorate's strategic plan, aims to broaden the fiscal revenue base but requires thorough evaluation, according to the Indonesian Toll Roads Association. Unlike a straightforward multiplication of the VAT rate by total toll revenue, the tax would apply only to the value added, representing the difference between output tax paid by users and input tax from construction, operations, and maintenance by operators. While this policy could increase public and logistics burdens without directly affecting operators financially, it underscores the tension between expanding tax bases and avoiding additional societal costs for essential infrastructure.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 23:00 WIB
Judge Should Not Have Allowed This Testimony from Nadiem's Witness in Chromebook Trial
In the ongoing corruption trial involving the procurement of Chromebooks at Indonesia's Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology, the defendant's presentation of virtual witnesses from Google Asia Pacific, including former President Scott Beaumont, has drawn criticism. Legal expert Kamilov Sagala argues that the court should not fully accept their testimony as evidence due to the witnesses' absence in person, potentially viewing it as contempt of court and diminishing its value. Prosecutor Roy Riady also objected, citing procedural failures under the Criminal Procedure Code and requesting a delay to ensure proper oversight.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 22:59 WIB
Ministry of Transportation Partners with PSN to Strengthen Satellite-Based Connectivity in 3TP Areas
The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has partnered with PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN) to enhance satellite-based digital connectivity in remote, frontier, and border regions (3TP), aiming to improve port services, operational efficiency, and national data sovereignty. This collaboration, marked by the signing of an agreement between the Class III Korido Port Authority in Papua and PSN, represents the first such initiative in the Directorate General of Sea Transportation, addressing geographical challenges in the Pacific region. The integration is expected to enable real-time data transparency, bolster maritime surveillance, and ensure reliable digital services in areas previously limited by terrestrial networks.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 22:58 WIB
Kemkomdigi states that Internet Village programme drives village economic growth
The Ministry of Communication and Digital (Kemkomdigi) has highlighted that its Internet Village programme extends internet access while fostering local economic growth by supporting business actors and creating internet service ecosystems. By providing one-year incentives to operators to build networks in previously unconnected areas, the government targets regions with strong micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) potential to ensure sustainable utilisation and economic circulation. This initiative not only sustains existing businesses but also sparks new economic opportunities and attracts additional operators to emerging markets, thereby enhancing rural development.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 22:57 WIB
Governor ensures facilities at Banten Embarkation Point are improving
Banten Governor Andra Soni has assured that facilities and services at the Grand El-Hajj Asrama Haji in Cipondoh, Tangerang, have been significantly enhanced following its designation as the embarkation point for Banten's prospective Hajj pilgrims. This year marks a historic milestone as the site handles departures for the first time, reducing the need for pilgrims to travel to the Pondok Gede Hajj dormitory and improving accessibility and comfort. The governor praised inter-agency collaboration and expressed hopes for the pilgrims' health and successful pilgrimage.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 22:56 WIB
Bamsoet States that National Improvement Must Begin with Political Parties
Indonesian House of Representatives member Bambang Soesatyo (Bamsoet) has emphasised that enhancing the nation's quality requires starting with reforms within political parties, which serve as the backbone of democracy and determine the direction of state governance. He highlighted political parties' pivotal role in selecting key public officials and presidential candidates, linking current national issues like corruption and low public service quality to deficiencies in party structures. Bamsoet proposed concrete measures such as strengthening cadre systems, increasing funding transparency, and promoting substantive political education to foster modern, accountable parties that produce quality leaders and people-oriented policies.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 22:55 WIB
Feeling He Had Connections, Noel Ebenezer Agrees to Help Bobby's Case and Requests Rp 3 Billion
Former Deputy Minister of Manpower, Immanuel Ebenezer alias Noel, testified in court that he agreed to assist Irvian Bobby Mahendro with his legal troubles due to his cabinet connections and received Rp 3 billion for it. This is part of a larger corruption case involving the extortion of Rp 6.5 billion from applicants for K3 certification and licenses, leading to Noel's arrest in August 2025 and subsequent dismissal by President Prabowo Subianto. The case, handled by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), highlights alleged abuse of power within the Ministry of Manpower.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 22:51 WIB
Deputy National Police Chief Hands Over 378 Subsidised Housing Units for Civil Servants and Public in Southeast Sulawesi
Indonesia's Deputy National Police Chief, Komjen Pol Dedi Prasetyo, has handed over 378 subsidised type-36 housing units to National Police civil servants (PNPP) and the general public in Southeast Sulawesi, as part of efforts to enhance personnel welfare and support the national priority programme to provide three million homes. The units are distributed across three locations: 186 in Kalifah Residence in South Konawe, and 192 in Sultra Hills Residence and Kaba Residence in Kendari. This initiative aligns with the broader transformation of the Indonesian National Police towards improved public service, with national data showing 72.4% of PNPP personnel owning homes and ongoing construction of over 10,000 units by early 2026.
Tue, 21 Apr 2026, 22:50 WIB
West Jakarta tightens supervision of "Pak Ogah" at Rawa Buaya Toll Exit
West Jakarta's Civil Service Police Unit (Satpol PP) has intensified monitoring of social welfare service workers, particularly "Pak Ogah" individuals, at the Rawa Buaya Toll Exit in Cengkareng to prevent disruptions to public order and traffic flow. The supervision, conducted in shifts from morning to evening and involving coordination with the Transportation Agency, adheres to Regional Regulation No. 8 of 2007 on Public Order. Initial field checks found no violations, and the routine efforts aim to maintain community safety and compliance with regulations.
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