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Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 04:30 WIB
Iran's Missiles Becoming More Advanced Thanks to China, Western Intelligence Says
Western intelligence analysts suggest that Iran's improved missile accuracy in recent strikes against Israel and US military facilities in the Middle East may be attributable to access to China's BeiDou satellite navigation system. Former French foreign intelligence chief Alain Juillet stated that the shift from the US GPS system to China's BeiDou, which operates 45 satellites compared to GPS's 24, could realistically explain Iran's enhanced targeting precision. Iran has not confirmed this assessment, though the United States would have limited ability to jam the Chinese system as it does with GPS.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 04:29 WIB
KPK Arrests Cilacap Regent in Anti-Corruption Operation; KontraS Activist Attacked with Acid
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has arrested Cilacap Regent Syamsul Auliya Rachman and 26 others in an operation related to alleged receipt of benefits from construction projects in Central Java. In a separate incident, KontraS human rights activist Andrie Yunus was attacked with caustic soda by unknown assailants, prompting calls from the Human Rights Ministry and civil society for a thorough police investigation.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 04:24 WIB
Member of Parliament Bonnie Triyana Calls Attack on KontraS Activist Using Caustic Acid a Real Form of Human Rights Emergency and Antidemocratic Practice
Member of Parliament Bonnie Triyana has condemned the caustic acid attack on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus as an inhumane act representing a human rights emergency and antidemocratic practice in Indonesia. Triyana called for police to immediately arrest the perpetrators and intellectual instigators, applying maximum charges including attempted premeditated murder, whilst warning that such violence echoes Indonesia's dark history of activist persecution. She emphasised that the state has a constitutional and moral responsibility to protect human rights advocates and ensure such violence does not result in impunity as has occurred historically.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 04:24 WIB
Yesterday: Full Cabinet Meeting and Rismon Acknowledges Jokowi's Diploma as Authentic
President Prabowo Subianto held a full Cabinet meeting on Friday to discuss Middle East developments and anticipate potential impacts, whilst the government mobilised military and police forces to ensure safe Lebaran travel. Digital forensics expert Rismon Sianipar retracted earlier allegations questioning the authenticity of President Jokowi's and Vice President Gibran's diplomas, acknowledging them as genuine through forthcoming counter-thesis publication.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 04:23 WIB
NOC Indonesia Urges PSSI to be More Proactive in Voicing Stance on New 2026 Asian Games Regulations
The Indonesian National Olympic Committee (NOC Indonesia) has urged the Indonesian Football Association (PSSI) to take a more forceful and proactive stance in protesting new regulations for the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya that limit football participation to 16 nations, effectively excluding Indonesia whose men's U-23 and women's teams failed to qualify. NOC Indonesia chair Raja Sapta Oktohari stated that whilst the NOC continues diplomatic efforts with the Olympic Council of Asia, the PSSI must lead efforts to challenge the regulation as the federation most directly impacted by the policy change.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 04:20 WIB
DKI Jakarta roundup: Peak exodus traffic forecast and gridlock at Tanjung Priok port
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government has predicted that peak Lebaran exodus traffic in 2026 will occur on two occasions—13 March coinciding with school holidays and 18 March when workers, civil servants, and private sector employees travel. The roundup also covers severe congestion affecting hundreds of freight trucks at Tanjung Priok port, electricity supply assurances from PLN, projected visitor numbers at Ragunan Zoo, and Governor Pramono's inspection of affordable market initiatives for the Eid holiday period.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 04:19 WIB
KontraS Activist Attacked with Caustic Acid; Sahroni: Terror Acts Harmful to Democracy
Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of KontraS (Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence), was attacked with caustic acid by an unknown assailant in Jakarta on 12 March 2026, sustaining severe burns to his face, chest, and hands. Deputy Chair of the House Commission III Ahmad Sahroni has called for a thorough investigation, warning that such terror acts are detrimental to Indonesia's democratic climate, particularly given the victim's human rights activism. Police have assured a comprehensive investigation, with CCTV footage being reviewed and witnesses interviewed, whilst the case is being handled as aggravated assault.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 04:17 WIB
Parliament Approves OJK Commissioners: Misbakhun Calls for Progressive Oversight
The Indonesian Parliament has ratified five members of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) Board of Commissioners for the 2026-2031 term. House Commission XI Chairman Mukhamad Misbakhun has called for strengthened oversight of the financial services sector, emphasising the need for progressive regulation that balances innovation with risk management whilst protecting consumers in an increasingly complex financial landscape.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 04:15 WIB
Crime Roundup: Caustic Acid Attack and Rismon Sianipar Case
Jakarta police investigated several security-related incidents on 13 March, including a caustic acid attack on Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS), allegedly carried out by two perpetrators, and the case of Rismon Sianipar, accused of forging credentials of former President Joko Widodo, who remains required to report to police despite requesting restorative justice. Additional incidents included the Jakarta Barat prosecutor's office remitting 530 billion rupiah in seized online gambling proceeds to the state treasury and police arresting a suspect in a fatal stabbing of a public transport driver in Cilincing, North Jakarta.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 04:12 WIB
Police traffic chief warns logistics entrepreneurs against operating over-dimension vehicles
Indonesia's police traffic chief Irjen Pol. Agus Suryonugroho has warned logistics entrepreneurs not to operate over-dimension vehicles during the 2026 Ketupat Operation, which aims to ensure safe passage for Eid holiday travellers from 13-29 March 2026. The government has imposed restrictions on freight vehicle operations during this period, with penalties including fines, vehicle confiscation, and impounding, though certain essential goods and vehicles carrying fuel, livestock, fertiliser, and disaster relief remain exempt.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 04:07 WIB
New Chapter in Bank Manager Murder Case Enters Courtroom
A landmark case involving the kidnapping and murder of Bank BUMN branch manager M Ilham Pradipta has entered the court phase, with three primary defendants—Candy alias Ken, Dwi Hartono, and Antonius Aditia—having undergone their first hearing on 9 March 2026. The prosecution alleges a sophisticated scheme involving dormant account fraud valued at Rp 455 billion, with the defendants planning to coerce Ilham into facilitating the transfer before murdering him to eliminate witnesses.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 04:04 WIB
IDEAS Research Reveals Potential of Fitrah Zakat This Year Projected to Decline, What's Behind It?
Research from the Institute for Demographic and Affluence Studies (IDEAS) projects that Indonesia's fitrah zakat (almsgiving) potential for Ramadan 2026 will decline to between 6.4 and 7.1 trillion rupiah in value, down from 6.8 to 7.5 trillion in 2025, despite an increase in the number of contributors (muzakki). The decline is primarily driven by falling rice prices and a shift in household consumption patterns towards cheaper rice varieties, with middle-income earners facing particular pressure as their economic capacity narrows.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 04:02 WIB
Charging Technology Advances, but Electric Vehicle Power Acceptance Remains Limited
Electric vehicle charging technology continues to advance with public charging stations now offering fast, ultra-fast, and flash charging capabilities of up to 360 kW. However, not all vehicles can utilise these capacities fully, as charging power is limited by individual manufacturers' specifications. Charge+ Indonesia's chief executive is promoting shared infrastructure with flexible power distribution systems that can allocate varying capacity to different vehicles simultaneously, with the expectation that battery technology improvements will enable higher charging acceptance rates in future electric vehicles.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 03:48 WIB
PLN EPI Secures Gas Supply of 111 Million MMSCFD from Mako Gas Field FID
PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI) has secured a gas supply of 111 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) for 10 years from the Mako Gas Field in the Natuna Work Area following the project's achievement of Final Investment Decision (FID) in 2026. The announcement, made at SKK Migas headquarters, marks a strategic step to strengthen energy supply for power generation in Batam and Central Sumatra, with gas production targeted to commence in 2027 and the WNTS–Pemping pipeline scheduled to operate in July 2026.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 03:30 WIB
Roving Driving Licence Service Available in Tabanan and Badung: Check Schedule for Today, 14 March 2026
A roving driving licence service has been deployed to Badung and Tabanan districts to facilitate the streamlined renewal of Class A and Class C driving licences without requiring visits to official administration offices. The service operates at designated locations with specific schedules on 14 March 2026, with renewal fees set at IDR 80,000 for Class A licences and IDR 75,000 for Class C licences, plus additional charges for medical and psychological assessments.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 03:30 WIB
Three Key Points Regarding the Sentencing Hearing of Former Sleman Regent Sri Purnomo
Prosecutors have demanded an 8.5-year prison sentence and Rp 10.95 billion in restitution against former Sleman Regent Sri Purnomo in a tourism grant corruption case involving funds from 2020. The prosecutors argued that whilst Purnomo is not guilty of the primary charges under the Anti-Corruption Law, he is guilty of the subsidiary charges and should pay a Rp 500 million fine or serve an additional three months in prison. The court has scheduled the defence plea hearing for 27 March 2026 after the Eid holiday period.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 03:30 WIB
Prabowo Urges Officials Not to Hold Extravagant Eid Open Houses, Here's Why
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed government officials to hold modest Eid open houses rather than lavish celebrations, citing the need to set an example for the public and show empathy for disaster-affected communities. He emphasised that whilst celebrations should continue to support the economy, they must be restrained, and directed the military and police to coordinate with transport authorities to facilitate the Eid exodus, including offering ticket discounts and ensuring smooth travel services across all modes of transport.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 03:23 WIB
Traffic Police Chief Monitors Oversized Vehicles, Warns of Sanctions
The National Police's Traffic Corps Chief (Kakorlantas) Irjen Agus Suryonugroho and Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi visited the Jasa Marga Toll Road Command Centre in Bekasi, where they confirmed that oversized vehicles continue to operate on toll roads despite regulations. The authorities have warned of strict enforcement actions including fines, impoundment, or vehicle confiscation, and are urging logistics operators to voluntarily remove oversized and three-axle trucks from operation during the 2026 Ketupat Operation (13–25 March), which emphasises safety during the Ramadan and Idul Fitri periods.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 03:22 WIB
Jetour T2 PHEV Launches This Year, Plus One Mystery Model
Chinese automotive manufacturer Jetour plans to expand its product line in Indonesia during 2026, introducing two new models this year including the T2 PHEV hybrid SUV and one undisclosed model. The expansion is part of Jetour's strategic effort to strengthen its portfolio in the adventure-focused SUV segment and reach more consumers seeking rugged vehicles with both conventional and electrified powertrains.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 03:09 WIB
Fifth Debottlenecking Session Addresses Import and Investment Barriers
Indonesia's Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa chaired the fifth debottlenecking session on 13 March to address administrative obstacles facing businesses across multiple sectors, including import licensing restrictions, SNI certification complications, and spatial planning approvals. The government aims to accelerate the resolution of these barriers to facilitate more efficient investment and industrial operations.
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