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Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:31 WIB
Profile of Dicky Kartikoyono, New Consumer Protection Supervisor at OJK
The Indonesian House of Representatives Commission XI has approved Dicky Kartikoyono as the new Head of the Behavioural Supervision, Education and Consumer Protection Department (PEPK) at the Financial Services Authority (OJK), replacing Friderica Widyasari Dewi who has been promoted to OJK Chairman. Kartikoyono brings extensive experience from Bank Indonesia, where he has served since 1995 and currently heads the Payment Systems Policy Department, with previous roles including London representation and strategic management positions.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:31 WIB
Adi Budiarso Appointed as OJK Crypto Supervisor, Here Is His Profile
Adi Budiarso has been approved by the DPR Commission XI to serve as Executive Head of Innovation Technology Supervision for the Financial Sector, Digital Financial Assets, and Cryptocurrency at the Financial Services Authority (OJK), replacing Hasan Fawzi. Budiarso brings extensive experience in financial policy, having held various senior positions at the Ministry of Finance and OJK, including roles in fiscal policy development, climate finance, and banking sector development.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:31 WIB
DKI Requests High-Rise Building Owners to Halt Groundwater Use
Jakarta's provincial government is expanding groundwater-free zones and urging high-rise buildings already connected to piped water networks to cease groundwater extraction. With piped water coverage now reaching 80–82 per cent across Jakarta, PAM Jaya's director emphasises that reducing groundwater dependence is critical to preventing further land subsidence and supporting the city's transformation into a global metropolis.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:31 WIB
Alva N3 Goes Global: Local Electric Motorcycle Targets European Market
PT Ilectra Motor Group's Alva electric motorcycle brand is preparing for international expansion, particularly targeting Europe, following its showcase at EICMA 2025. The company is working through technical homologation requirements specific to different countries, with manufacturing capacity of 100,000 units annually ready to support both domestic and export markets.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:29 WIB
Former Central Java Police Officer Tried for Death of Female Lecturer
A former sub-directorate head at Central Java Regional Police, AKBP Basuki, is standing trial for negligence that resulted in the death of Dwinanda Linchia Levi, a female lecturer at a Semarang university. The prosecution alleges that on 17 November 2025, the defendant discovered the victim in distress at a hotel but failed to seek immediate medical assistance, leaving the scene before reporting the incident to police the following day. He is charged under articles pertaining to abandonment and negligence resulting in death.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:29 WIB
Bukit Sentul Flooded as Road to President Prabowo's Residence in Hambalang Closed by Mud
Heavy rainfall caused flooding along Bukit Sentul Road in Bogor Regency, West Java, with water levels reaching approximately 40 centimetres, temporarily blocking access to the Hambalang area—a route regularly used by President Prabowo Subianto. The Cipaeh River overflowed due to its inability to accommodate the high discharge during intense rainfall, prompting a coordinated emergency response from the Bogor Regency Disaster Management Agency and local authorities that successfully cleared the road within hours with no reported casualties.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:28 WIB
Coordinating Ministry for People's Empowerment Underscores Economic Strengthening Inseparable from Social Aspects
Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for People's Empowerment (Kemenko PM) is hosting the 1001 Nights Market from 11-13 March 2026 in Banda Aceh to bolster local SMEs whilst prioritising humanitarian action and social solidarity in disaster-affected Aceh. The initiative integrates economic empowerment with comprehensive social support, including free health clinics, UMKM mentoring, disaster relief aid, and temporary housing provision, demonstrating the ministry's commitment to inclusive economic independence.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:28 WIB
West Java Police Chief Ensures Japek II South Toll Road Functions as Alternative Route During Lebaran Exodus
West Java Police Chief Inspector General Rudi Setiawan has confirmed that the newly operational Jakarta–Cikampek II South (Japek II South) toll road will serve as an alternative route during the 2026 Lebaran exodus period. The 52-kilometre stretch from Sadang to Situ Bekasi will be prioritised to alleviate traffic congestion, particularly for return traffic from Bandung to Jakarta, following safety inspections and coordination with toll operator Jasa Marga.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:28 WIB
InJourney Chief Predicts 9 Million Air Passengers During Eid Holiday 2026
PT Aviasi Pariwisata Indonesia (InJourney) forecasts 9 million passenger movements across its 35 managed airports during the Eid 2026 travel period, representing a 2 per cent increase from the previous year. The operator will deploy nearly 16,000 personnel and operate all airports 24 hours to accommodate peak travel periods on 14–15 March and 18–19 March, with expectations of over 549,000 daily passengers.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:28 WIB
GAPKI: Palm Oil Rejuvenation Can Double Production
The Indonesian Palm Oil Entrepreneurs Association (GAPKI) states that replanting palm trees can double productivity to 20 tonnes of fresh fruit bunches per hectare annually, compared to current levels of around 10 tonnes. GAPKI's chairman emphasised that rejuvenating smallholder palm plantations through mandatory programmes could significantly boost Indonesia's crude palm oil production, which reached 51 million tonnes in 2025, to meet growing biodiesel demand.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:27 WIB
Prosecutor in Fandi ABK Case Apologises, Admits Receiving Disciplinary Sanctions
A prosecutor from the Batam State Prosecutors Office has apologised for seeking the death penalty against Fandi Ramadhan, an ordinary seaman on the Sea Dragon vessel, in a narcotics smuggling case involving nearly two tonnes of methamphetamine. Arfian revealed he has been investigated and found guilty by the Prosecutors General's Supervisory Division, receiving disciplinary sanctions. The apology was tendered before the House of Representatives Commission III, which acknowledged the error given Ramadhan had only worked aboard the ship for three days before its interception.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:27 WIB
Government Implements Work From Anywhere to Ease 2026 Eid Holiday Travel Congestion
The Indonesian government is implementing a Work From Anywhere (WFA) policy during the 2026 Eid holiday period to distribute the mass exodus of travellers and prevent congestion. Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi stated that WFA will be applied on 16-17 March for the outbound exodus and 25-27 March for the return journey, with a 24-hour operational command centre monitoring transport networks throughout the 18-day period.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:26 WIB
Flight Tickets Expensive as Minister Highlights Two Key Factors
Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has highlighted the divergence between 2019 assumptions and current economic conditions as the primary reason for expensive flight tickets, specifically citing the dollar exchange rate rising from Rp 14,165 to Rp 16,779 and aviation fuel prices increasing from Rp 10,845 to Rp 15,432. The minister indicated that fare ceiling and floor regulations established in 2019 need to be revised to reflect current economic realities, though he emphasised the need for balance rather than automatic fare increases. The discussion took place during a parliamentary briefing on 2026 Lebaran holiday travel preparations.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:25 WIB
Anti-Corruption Commission credits public report in Rejang Lebong Regent case
Indonesia's Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) revealed that the corruption case involving Rejang Lebong Regent Muhammad Fikri Thobari originated from a public complaint. The KPK conducted intensive monitoring in Bengkulu after receiving the initial report, leading to the detection of alleged bribery activities on 9 March 2026. The commission arrested the regent, deputy regent, and seven others, including government officials and private contractors, on suspicion of bribery related to project advances in the 2025–2026 budget year.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:25 WIB
TikTok and Instagram Classified as High-Risk Applications in Indonesia, Here's Why
Indonesia has classified eight social media platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, as high-risk applications under new regulations restricting use by children under 16 years old, effective from 28 March 2026. Communications and Digital Minister Meutya Hafid explained that platforms are designated high-risk based on indicators including contact with strangers, exposure to harmful content, child exploitation potential, data security risks, addiction potential, and psychological health concerns. Subsequent evaluations of other platforms will follow the same risk assessment criteria outlined in the 2026 Digital Ministerial Regulation.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:24 WIB
Bareskrim Polri to name new suspect in PT DSI fraud case
Indonesia's Economic Crime Directorate (Dittipideksus) announced it will establish a new suspect in the alleged fraud case involving PT Dana Syariah Indonesia (DSI), with investigations to be conducted separately from the three previously named suspects. The investigation will also focus on corporate criminal liability of PT DSI itself, with estimated losses from the case reaching Rp2.4 trillion from fraudulent fund disbursements using fictitious projects between 2018 and 2025.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:24 WIB
One Year of Danantara: Prabowo Grateful Indonesia Has Sixth-Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund in the World
President Prabowo Subianto celebrated Danantara Indonesia's first anniversary, praising it as one of the world's sixth-largest sovereign wealth funds and expressing gratitude for Indonesia's investment management body. Despite reporting a 300 per cent increase in Return on Assets over the past year, Danantara's current 5 per cent RoA remains below the 10 per cent target, though Prabowo acknowledged this is a realistic goal for the fund's early years.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:24 WIB
Profile of Hernawan Bekti Sasongko, Deputy Chair of OJK Selected by Commission XI
Commission XI of the Indonesian House of Representatives has selected Hernawan Bekti Sasongko as Deputy Chair of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) board of commissioners following a fitness and propriety assessment. Sasongko, who currently serves on the OJK's Supervisory Board since 2023, brings extensive experience from prior roles at Bank Indonesia and the OJK, including multiple deputy commissioner positions overseeing strategic management, international affairs, and research.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:24 WIB
AHY Claims 93.5% of National Roads Fit for Use During Eid 2026 Exodus
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) announced that 93.5% of the national non-toll road network, spanning 47,603 kilometres across Indonesia, is in good condition ahead of the 2026 Eid holiday exodus. The government is implementing road preservation and maintenance programmes, including a rapid response team for pothole repairs, whilst mapping over 800 flood-prone locations and 1,640 landslide-risk sites along national routes to ensure smooth travel during the peak migration period.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 19:24 WIB
Public Works Ministry: Northern Coast Expressway Pothole-Free Before Eid Travel Rush
Indonesia's Public Works Ministry is targeting to eliminate all potholes on the Pantai Utara (Pantura) expressway in western regions before the 2026 Eid travel period, with only 131 potholes remaining from an original 7,400 identified in West Java. The ministry aims to complete repairs within two days and maintain a rapid 24-hour pothole-filling protocol using quick-set patching materials to ensure road safety and comfort for travellers during the peak Eid migration.
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