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Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:30 WIB
Supporting Asia's Digital Infrastructure, FICER Presents Scalable Future Connectivity Solutions at Asia Tech x Singapore - CommunicAsia 2026
FICER Technology is showcasing its latest innovations in high-speed optical fibre solutions at the Asia Tech x Singapore - CommunicAsia 2026 event, focusing on scalable connectivity for 5G Advanced and 6G networks. Key offerings include the F520 OTN DWDM system, 400G/800G modules, BiDi transceivers, and XGS-PON/25G-PON technologies designed to optimise urban fibre networks, reduce latency, and support AI-driven data surges without costly infrastructure expansions. These advancements aim to enhance operational efficiency and interoperability for telecom operators across Asia, aligning with the region's push towards robust digital infrastructure.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:30 WIB
Leaked Secret Document Reveals US Urges Countries to Join Alliance to Control Strait of Hormuz
A leaked internal telegram from the US State Department, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, urges American diplomats to press foreign governments to join a new US-led international alliance aimed at ensuring safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian threats. The alliance would focus on sharing intelligence, diplomatic coordination, and imposing sanctions, complementing other maritime security efforts led by allies like the UK and France. This initiative comes shortly after President Trump declared the strait fully open, highlighting ongoing US efforts to counter regional tensions and protect global trade routes.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:30 WIB
Bekasi Timur Station Resumes Operations, Ministry of Transportation Emphasises Safety Aspects
The Bekasi Timur Station has reopened following a collision between a commuter train and the Argo Bromo Anggrek long-distance train, with the Ministry of Transportation prioritising safety measures to ensure safe operations. Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stressed that safety is the utmost priority, leading to the clearance of debris and verification by the National Transportation Safety Committee, though speed limits of 30 km/h remain in place at the station area. This incident highlights ongoing efforts to maintain high safety standards in Indonesia's rail network without tolerance for violations.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:30 WIB
Qodari Reshuffled to Head Bakom: President Sees Accumulation of Experience
President Prabowo Subianto has reshuffled Muhammad Qodari from his role as Head of the Presidential Staff Office (KSP) to Head of the Government Communication Agency (Bakom) RI, citing Qodari's accumulated experience in managing strategic issues and communication. Qodari highlighted how his time outside government prior to joining the Merah Putih Cabinet provided valuable lessons in communication, which he believes influenced the president's decision. He emphasised the shift in modern communication from traditional media to social media, stressing the need for proactive government engagement to balance information flow in the digital era.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:29 WIB
Young Generation Key to Driving Sustainable Tourism Transformation
Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ni Luh Puspa, has emphasised the pivotal role of Generation Z in advancing sustainable tourism through their creativity, environmental awareness, and digital prowess, positioning them not just as consumers but as agents of change. During a webinar, she highlighted the need for synergy between the government and youth to foster responsible, inclusive, and sustainable tourism development, with hopes that the forum will generate innovative ideas for transformation. Experts like Frans Teguh from the Ministry and Jonathan L. Parapak from Universitas Pelita Harapan underscored youth contributions to issues such as waste management and eco-tourism, aligning these efforts with bolstering the tourism sector as a national economic driver.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:29 WIB
Susi Pudjiastuti Appointed as Independent Chairman of BJB, West Java Governor: She Possesses Integrity
Bank BJB has appointed former Minister Susi Pudjiastuti as its independent Chairman of the Board of Commissioners during the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders for the 2025 fiscal year, marking a key step in the bank's business transformation and governance strengthening. West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi emphasised the selection process's focus on integrity and professionalism, with no political influences involved, as the provincial government holds a 36% stake. The bank reported assets of Rp221.3 trillion, solidifying its position as Indonesia's largest regional development bank.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:29 WIB
May Day in the Era of Trade Wars
May Day, originally a call for an eight-hour workday, now highlights the complex challenges faced by modern workers amid trade wars, import tariffs, logistics algorithms, and geopolitical tensions. While neoliberal globalisation promised widespread prosperity through free trade, it has disproportionately benefited capital owners over workers, leaving those in developing nations vulnerable to investment shifts and export slowdowns. As illustrated by the US-China trade war, industrial relocations to countries like Indonesia may create jobs but often trap them in low-cost production roles within a global system dominated by core nations, underscoring the need to view workers as the foundation of social and economic stability.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:28 WIB
United Tractors (UNTR) Profits Plunge 80%, What's Going On?
PT United Tractors Tbk (UNTR), part of the Astra Group, reported an 80% drop in net profit to Rp643 billion for the first quarter of 2026, primarily due to halted gold mining operations at its Martabe mine. Net revenue fell 17% to Rp28.6 trillion, with significant declines in construction machinery and gold mining segments, though partially offset by higher coal prices boosting thermal and metallurgical coal revenues. The company also incurred Rp1.2 trillion in non-recurring charges related to forest utilisation permits and investment impairments, highlighting challenges from reduced national coal production quotas and operational disruptions in the mining sector.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:28 WIB
Farmers' and Traders' Train: A New Hope on the Rails of Justice (1)
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Transportation and PT Kereta Api Indonesia, has launched an innovative train programme specifically for farmers and traders to ease the burden of transporting agricultural produce and business goods using existing rail networks. The initial operations are focused on the Rangkasbitung Line, with services designed to ensure safe loading and unloading at various stations. This initiative represents a significant step towards social equity by providing affordable and efficient mobility for small-scale economic actors.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:28 WIB
Polri to Summon All Taxi Companies in Wake of Train Accident in Bekasi
Following a deadly train accident at Bekasi Timur Station that killed over a dozen people and involved a taxi, Indonesian police's Traffic Corps will summon all taxi operators to discuss operational standards, particularly for electric vehicles crossing rail lines. The session aims to educate drivers on handling breakdowns on tracks and reinforce safety protocols to prevent similar incidents. The accident is being investigated in two parts: the taxi collision as a traffic incident and the subsequent train derailment for potential negligence.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:28 WIB
AMMAN Reports Profit of Rp 2.83 Trillion in Q1 2026, Solid Operations from Mine to Smelter
PT Amman Mineral Internasional Tbk (AMMN), Indonesia's second-largest copper and gold producer, achieved a net profit of US$163 million (approximately Rp 2.83 trillion) in the first quarter of 2026, reversing a net loss of US$138 million from the same period in 2025. This turnaround was driven by the resumption of concentrate exports, higher metal prices, and improved operational performance across mining and smelting facilities, with copper concentrate production surging 173% and gold 321% year-on-year. The results underscore AMMAN's successful transition to fresh ore extraction and ramp-up of smelter capacity, positioning the company for sustained growth in Indonesia's mining sector.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:28 WIB
Bogor Angkot Regulation Yet to be Finalised, City Government Still Synchronising with Central Authorities
The Bogor City Government is delaying the finalisation of a mayoral regulation on public transport, particularly angkots, to ensure alignment with national and provincial policies aimed at enhancing road safety and urban order. Key aspects include setting vehicle age limits to improve service security, incorporating stakeholder inputs while avoiding conflicts with deregulation efforts, and adjusting routes to balance passenger demand and fleet capacity. This initiative seeks to make Bogor more orderly, beautiful, clean, and traffic-efficient, with ongoing enforcement of driver licensing and vehicle registration checks.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:27 WIB
Gibran urges Tremas Pesantren students to master AI
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited Pondok Pesantren Tremas in Pacitan, East Java, encouraging thousands of students to embrace artificial intelligence and digital technology to prepare for future challenges. He stressed the positive and productive use of AI in learning and daily life, while warning against misuse and urging educators to lead in technological proficiency. The visit, attended by figures like Raffi Ahmad and East Java's Deputy Governor, highlights the government's push to integrate modern tech with traditional Islamic education in historic pesantren.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:26 WIB
KPK Probes Outsourcing Placement in Fadia Arafiq Corruption Case
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating the placement of outsourcing workers by PT Raja Nusantara Berjaya within Pekalongan Regency government offices as part of a corruption case involving the district's inactive regent, Fadia Arafiq. The probe focuses on whether the placements met required specifications and involves examining 55 outsourcing workers as witnesses. Fadia Arafiq, a singer known for "Cik Cik Bum Bum," was arrested in March 2026 along with associates, with allegations that her family's company secured contracts worth Rp19 billion, benefiting her family by Rp13.7 billion amid conflict of interest concerns.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:25 WIB
According to Calculations, Fuel Prices Should Rise from 1 May 2026
Rising global crude oil prices, driven by ongoing US-Iran tensions disrupting supply through the Strait of Hormuz, combined with a weakening Indonesian rupiah against the US dollar, are set to push non-subsidised fuel prices higher starting 1 May 2026. Government calculations based on the Mean of Platts Singapore formula indicate Brent crude averaged US$100.69 per barrel over the relevant period, up significantly from prior months, increasing import costs for Indonesia. While economic pressures favour an adjustment, the government may opt to hold prices steady to safeguard social stability and public purchasing power amid recent mid-month hikes for premium fuels.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:25 WIB
New Food Import Regulations Effective 8 May 2026: Details
The Indonesian government has issued Trade Ministerial Regulation Number 11 of 2026, tightening import controls on several food commodities to support self-sufficiency, maintain domestic market balance, and strengthen national food security. Effective from 8 May 2026, the regulation amends the previous policy by including items such as feed wheat, soybean meal, mung beans, peanuts, feed rice, and pears in the restricted import list, requiring importers to obtain technical recommendations from the Ministry of Agriculture and import approvals via the national single window system. This move, developed through inter-ministerial coordination, aims to protect local producers' prices and refine import policies in line with relevant laws.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:25 WIB
The Role of Nuclear Technology in the First Harvest of Superior Rice Varieties in Subang
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has conducted the inaugural harvest of breeder seeds for superior rice varieties developed through irradiation mutation breeding in Subang, West Java, underscoring the vital role of nuclear technology in accelerating Indonesia's national food self-sufficiency under President Prabowo Subianto's priority programme. This innovation, which enhances genetic diversity without introducing foreign genes, promises significant increases in crop yields and addresses global food security challenges. Through partnerships with the private sector, BRIN aims to scale production and distribution, bridging research with practical farming to bolster agricultural resilience amid climate and land-use pressures.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:24 WIB
Telkom Encourages Women's SMEs to Penetrate Wider Markets
PT Telkom Indonesia is hosting the Kartini BISA Fest from 20-24 April 2026 in South Jakarta to empower women's micro, small, and medium enterprises (UMKM) through digital technology training, certification facilitation, and branding enhancement, aiming to boost their competitiveness in domestic and global markets. The event features integrated programmes such as a culinary bazaar for 40 women's UMKM, cybersecurity seminars, and AI training, while Telkom has supported over 73,000 female entrepreneurs with digital initiatives and provided free halal certifications and packaging aid to 2,250 UMKM. This initiative underscores Telkom's commitment to inclusive digital ecosystems, aligning with SDGs on gender equality and economic growth, addressing challenges like low halal certification rates among Indonesia's 37 million women-led UMKM.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:24 WIB
Video: Leasing Business Sources if Purchasing Power Falls and Interest Rates Rise
Amid global geopolitical tensions potentially driving inflation and prompting central bank interest rate hikes, Indonesia's financing industry is on alert. Mandiri Utama Finance's Director, Dapot Sinaga, outlines strategies to bolster internal resilience through enhanced collaborations with parent company Bank Mandiri and Bank Syariah Indonesia. The multifinance sector urges government and regulatory support to boost purchasing power and automotive sales, thereby stimulating economic growth, as discussed in a CNBC Indonesia interview.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026, 16:24 WIB
Foreign Ministry Responds to UAE's Exit from OPEC: Will Not Affect Cooperation with Indonesia
Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has stated that the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) decision to withdraw from OPEC and OPEC+ is viewed as part of the evolving global energy governance dynamics and is not expected to disrupt bilateral relations or strategic partnerships with Indonesia. Spokesperson Yvonne Mewengkang emphasised the government's hope for maintained stability in the global oil market and energy supply security, while assuring ongoing monitoring of any implications for the national economy and energy resilience. The UAE justified its exit as a strategic move aligned with long-term economic priorities and national interests, pledging to responsibly increase oil production in line with market demands.
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