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Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 12:31 WIB
Trump Threatens to Attack Iran's Infrastructure, Tensions Escalate
US President Donald Trump has escalated threats against Iran by targeting vital infrastructure such as bridges and power plants, following a suspected US-Israel airstrike that destroyed a bridge near Tehran and killed at least eight people. Trump also claimed the US could seize control of the Strait of Hormuz to gain oil profits, amid reports of a US fighter jet crashing in Iran and stalled UN efforts to curb Iranian aggression due to vetoes from China, Russia, and France. Iran's Foreign Minister dismissed Trump's rhetoric, while Tehran rejected US peace proposals as unrealistic, heightening global concerns over potential military conflict in the Middle East.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 12:24 WIB
House Commission III Urges Probe into Alleged Intimidation of Sanitation Workers in West Jakarta
The Deputy Chairman of DPR Commission III, Dede Indra Permana Soediro, has called on law enforcement to thoroughly investigate an alleged intimidation incident involving security personnel against a female sanitation worker, Dewi Astuti, in the Taman Palem Lestari complex in Cengkareng, West Jakarta. The viral video shows Dewi being roughly handled and pushed to the ground while collecting rubbish on instructions from the local RT, with the RT chairman also obstructed in his attempts to assist. This case underscores the need for firm action to prevent such disrespectful behaviour from eroding societal norms, as the report has been filed with the West Jakarta Metropolitan Police under number LP/B/906/IV/2026/SPKT.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 12:20 WIB
Russia and Belarus Ready to Collaborate on Space Infrastructure with Indonesia
Russia and Belarus have expressed readiness to partner with Indonesia on developing space infrastructure and exploration, leveraging Russia's expertise in launch facilities and Belarus's satellite coverage in Southeast Asia. Negotiations are underway with the Indonesian government, potentially focusing on the Biak Spaceport, which benefits from its equatorial location for efficient rocket launches. This collaboration aligns with Indonesia's legal framework for space activities and could position the country as a key player in the growing global space economy.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 12:20 WIB
Demak Flood Displaced Persons Surge to 2,893 Due to Embankment Breach
Flooding in Demak Regency, Central Java, has displaced 2,893 people from nine villages following the breach of the Tuntang River embankment at multiple points, prompting evacuations to 14 temporary shelters including village halls, schools, and places of worship. Local authorities and volunteers are providing essential aid such as logistics, healthcare, and temporary housing while conducting ongoing assessments and reinforcements to the damaged structures. Although water levels are beginning to recede in some areas, coordinated efforts across government agencies continue to ensure resident safety and optimal disaster response.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 12:15 WIB
BNPT: Collaboration with Macau Police Crucial in Counter-Terrorism
Indonesia's National Counter-Terrorism Agency (BNPT) has underscored the vital importance of partnering with Macau's police force to bolster counter-terrorism efforts, particularly in protecting Indonesian citizens abroad. During their inaugural meeting in Sentul, West Java, both sides emphasised building mutual trust, sharing best practices, and addressing risks like radicalisation, with around 8,000 Indonesians residing in Macau. The discussions also covered capacity building, training, and deradicalisation programmes, highlighting Indonesia's balanced approach of security measures alongside rehabilitation and reintegration.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 12:12 WIB
Subordinate Files Police Report, Superior in Central Jakarta Denies Sexual Assault Allegations
The lawyer for F, a superior accused of sexual assault by subordinate RIS in Jakarta's Tanah Abang on 30 October 2022, vehemently denies the claims, asserting that F was not at the office—closed that Sunday—but attending a family event in Depok. The attorney questions the credibility of witness FAR, who was allegedly in Riau at the time, and highlights the delayed police summons and amicable prior communications between F and RIS, with the report only filed in April 2025. This case underscores potential workplace power dynamics and the challenges in prosecuting delayed sexual violence allegations in Indonesia.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 12:07 WIB
Jakarta East City Government Prioritises Health of Students Affected by Suspected MBG Food Poisoning
The Jakarta East City Government is focusing on the health and safety of students and teachers suspected of food poisoning after consuming meals from the Free Nutritious Food (MBG) programme in Duren Sawit schools, with around 135 individuals affected across multiple institutions. Authorities have directed affected parties to the Duren Sawit Special Regional Hospital and are coordinating across sectors while awaiting official laboratory results to confirm the cause, urging the public to avoid speculation. This incident highlights potential vulnerabilities in the government's flagship MBG initiative, which aims to provide nutritious meals to schoolchildren, and calls for greater transparency given the scale of the impact.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 12:06 WIB
Row Houses for Senen Railway Track Residents Using SOE Land
The Indonesian government is relocating residents from the railway tracks in Senen's embankment area to new row houses built on land owned by state-owned enterprise PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia. Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas Maruarar Sirait and Head of the State-Owned Enterprise Management Agency Dony Oskaria inspected the project site, praising the swift preparations including land clearing and planning. This initiative, planning for 324 units with supporting open spaces, exemplifies inter-SOE collaboration to provide decent housing for low-income communities, aiming for safer and more comfortable living conditions.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 12:05 WIB
Iran and Oman Draft Protocol to Monitor Strait of Hormuz, Markets React
Iran and Oman are jointly developing a protocol to monitor and coordinate tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route, aiming to facilitate safer navigation without imposing restrictions. This development has led to a rebound in US stock indices and a stabilisation in oil prices, which had surged due to the strait’s blockade since the US-Israel conflict with Iran began on 28 February 2026. The initiative signals potential reopening of the vital chokepoint, averting further economic fallout from historic oil price spikes and petrol cost increases in the US exceeding 30%.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 12:02 WIB
China overtakes Japan as Australia's largest car importer
China has surpassed Japan to become Australia's biggest source of vehicle imports for the first time, with February figures showing 22,300 units imported from China compared to 21,600 from Japan. This shift marks the end of Japan's dominance in the Australian automotive import market since 1998 and is largely driven by the rising popularity of affordable electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles from Chinese manufacturers like BYD and Great Wall Motor. Analysts predict that Chinese carmakers could capture over 40 per cent of Australia's new vehicle market by 2030 if current trends in pricing and technology persist, highlighting the growing influence of Chinese brands in the import-dependent Australian market.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 12:00 WIB
Video: Reasons Medical Device Entrepreneurs Ask for Regulations Not to Change Quickly
Charles Effendy, Deputy Chairman of the Industry and Production Sector at Gakeslab, highlights the challenges facing Indonesia's medical device industry amid the rupiah's depreciation due to Middle East tensions. The sector, reliant on imported raw materials, faces pressures from currency fluctuations, global supply chain disruptions, and frequent policy changes, including uncertainties in market absorption for local products. In a CNBC Indonesia discussion, Effendy explores these challenges and opportunities ahead of 2026 volatility.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 12:00 WIB
Hutama Karya Halts Asset Sales, Aims for Independence Without State Funding
PT Hutama Karya (Persero), a state-owned construction firm, is shifting away from asset recycling strategies to focus on strengthening its operations in key national projects like the Trans-Sumatra Toll Road (JTTS), aiming for financial independence without relying on government injections. With a stable financial position—boasting Rp 190 trillion in assets and Rp 138 trillion in equity as of 2024—the company plans to retain productive assets for long-term recurring income, such as the Pekanbaru-Dumai toll. This repositioning aligns with its integration into the Danantara investment management body, positioning Hutama Karya as a sustainable infrastructure developer.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 12:00 WIB
Analyst Says Stocks with High Ownership Concentration Lead to Narrow Liquidity and Volatile Prices
The Indonesia Stock Exchange has released a list of stocks with high ownership concentration, which market analyst Reydi Octa warns could result in limited publicly traded shares, leading to narrow liquidity and extreme price volatility. This structure raises concerns from global index providers like MSCI, as low free float stocks may fail to meet inclusion criteria or risk exclusion. Investors are advised to scrutinise ownership structures alongside price movements to make informed decisions.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 12:00 WIB
US Begins to Lose Trust Among Allies, Here's Why
Global trust in the United States has declined across G7 and BRICS nations, with Canada experiencing the sharpest drop of -52%, followed by European allies like Italy, France, and Germany with decreases between -15% and -21%. This erosion is driven by policy uncertainties, including trade shifts, tariff threats, and territorial expansion rhetoric such as proposals to annex Greenland or incorporate Canada as the 51st state. The trend extends beyond Western allies, with BRICS countries like Brazil and South Africa seeing over -20% declines, signalling a broader fragmentation in global alliances and increased European defence spending preparations for an uncertain security environment.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:59 WIB
Hundreds of Students and Teachers Suspected of Food Poisoning from MBG in East Jakarta
At least 135 students and teachers in East Jakarta's Pondok Kelapa area fell ill with symptoms including fever, dizziness, vomiting, and shortness of breath after consuming spaghetti from the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme on 2 April. The incident, affecting multiple schools such as SDN Pondok Kelapa 01, 07, 09, and SMAN 91, overwhelmed local health facilities, with 15 victims requiring intensive hospital care. Parents have criticised the lack of transparency from programme providers and schools, calling for a thorough evaluation of the six-month-old initiative to ensure food safety and consider alternatives like home-packed meals.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:59 WIB
Indonesia-China Forum Strengthens Investment, Encouraging SMEs to Penetrate Global Markets
The Indonesia-China investment forum in Beijing serves as a strategic platform to integrate Indonesian businesses, particularly SMEs, into the global value chain and bolster bilateral investment flows. Key figures, including the Minister of SMEs Maman Abdurrahman and Ambassador Djauhari Oratmangun, highlighted the forum's role in fostering sustainable partnerships through digital transformation and technological innovation. Concrete outcomes include a memorandum of understanding signed by ATTEC with the China International Council for the Promotion of Multinational Corporations, alongside trade missions to expand collaborations in industry, technology, trade, human resources, payments, and financing.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:56 WIB
Regarding ASN WFH, DPRD: Public Services Must Be Prioritised
The Jakarta DPRD has cautioned that the implementation of work-from-home (WFH) policies for civil servants (ASN) in the provincial government must not compromise work discipline or public service delivery, emphasising the need for measurable performance and robust oversight mechanisms. While the policy aims to enhance energy efficiency and reduce urban mobility in the high-traffic capital, Mujiyono, Secretary of Commission A, highlighted potential risks such as perceived laxity and uneven application, urging a shift towards output-based evaluations and strict enforcement to ensure at least 20% savings in operational costs. This initiative reflects broader national efforts to modernise bureaucracy amid global pressures, positioning WFH as an opportunity for systemic reform without disrupting essential services.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:50 WIB
Three Parties Set to Compete for Deputy Governor Position in West Sulawesi
Following the death of Deputy Governor Salim S Mengga in January, the position of Deputy Governor of West Sulawesi remains vacant, prompting the supporting parties—Demokrat, NasDem, and PKS—to propose candidates. Governor Suhardi Duka has confirmed that two names will be submitted to the Provincial DPRD for selection via voting, emphasising the importance of political communication, public input, and regional geopolitical considerations to ensure a smooth transition. This process, governed by key regulations including Law No. 23/2014 on Regional Governance, aims to maintain governmental stability and uninterrupted public services and development programmes in the province.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:49 WIB
TNI Commander Orders Troops in Lebanon to Enter Bunkers and Halt Outdoor Activities
Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) Commander General Agus Subiyanto has instructed TNI peacekeepers in Lebanon to remain in bunkers and suspend all outdoor activities amid escalating tensions. The directive was issued during a video call with the Task Force Commander of Yonmek XXIII-S/UNIFIL on Friday, following the recent deaths of three Indonesian soldiers on the peacekeeping mission. This order underscores the Indonesian military's commitment to safeguarding its personnel while maintaining morale in a volatile environment.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:45 WIB
Complete! Iran's President's Scathing Message to US Citizens
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued an open letter to the American public, questioning the benefits of the ongoing Middle East conflict for US citizens and criticising it as damaging to America's global reputation. He highlights the human and economic costs of the escalation, including attacks on Iran's civilian infrastructure, and accuses the US of acting as a proxy for Israel in the aggression that began on 28 February 2026. This message comes amid intensifying narrative warfare between the US and Iran, following threats from former President Donald Trump to bomb Iran back to the Stone Age unless the Strait of Hormuz is opened.
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