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Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:32 WIB
Students Disappointed with Dedi Mulyadi's Response to Bekasi Flooding, Pointing to Instagram Content
Law faculty students at Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya University expressed disappointment with West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi's dismissal of their protest at Bekasi City's 29th anniversary celebration, accusing him of leaving the demonstration and subsequently framing their actions unfavourably on social media. The students raised several critical issues including inadequate flood management despite the construction of polders, the failure to normalise river flow around commercial buildings on riverbanks, and questioned potential corruption involving approximately 48 billion rupiahs in capital injections to local state-owned enterprises lacking proper legal foundations.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:31 WIB
Naval Chief Reveals 100 Indonesian Navy Personnel Trained as Aircraft Carrier Garibaldi Crew
The Indonesian Navy Chief of Staff Admiral Muhammad Ali has announced that approximately 100 naval personnel are undergoing training in Italy to serve as crew members for the Giuseppe Garibaldi aircraft carrier. Admiral Ali expressed hope that the Fincantieri-built carrier's delivery could be accelerated to before the TNI's 2026 anniversary on 5 October, with negotiations between Indonesia's Defence Ministry, the Italian government, and Fincantieri still ongoing.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:30 WIB
Ramadan Becomes a Moment to 'Rest' from Politics, PSI Says It's Time to 'Recharge Spiritually'
The Indonesian Solidarity Party (PSI), led by chairman Kaesang Pangarep, visited the Al-Munawir Islamic boarding school in Yogyakarta during Ramadan to strengthen the spiritual well-being of party cadres. Ahmad Ali, the daily chairman of PSI's central board, stated that Ramadan is a time for the party to pause political activities and focus on religious observance, describing it as a period to "recharge the battery" of their spiritual conviction. The party delegation met with Islamic scholars and religious figures to reinforce relationships with the ulama community whilst emphasising that politicians need to take spiritual breaks from political dynamics to better serve the nation.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:30 WIB
Pertamina Upstream Division Prepares Production Boost Strategy for 2026
PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE), the upstream subsidiary managing 27% of Indonesia's oil and gas working areas, plans an extensive production enhancement programme for 2026 including 16 exploration wells, 800 development wells, and numerous enhanced oil recovery initiatives. The company contributed approximately 65% of domestic crude oil production (396,000 barrels per day) and 35% of gas production (1.8 billion cubic feet per day) in 2025, whilst pursuing a dual growth strategy balancing conventional hydrocarbon maximisation with low-carbon energy development through CCS/CCUS technologies.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:29 WIB
Strong Winds Strike Tamansari Bogor, Six Homes Damaged
Heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds battered Tamansari village in Bogor, West Java on 10 March, causing structural damage to six residential properties. The Bogor Regency Disaster Management Agency reported that residents sustained minor roof damage with asbestos and tiles blown away, though no casualties were recorded and affected homes remain occupied whilst awaiting repairs.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:29 WIB
Canadian-blooded John Herdmann set to meet Victor Dethan in Indonesian national squad
New Indonesian national team manager John Herdmann will soon begin his tenure by evaluating talented domestic players, including Victor Dethan, a 21-year-old winger from PSM Makassar with Canadian-Indonesian heritage. The meeting carries special significance as both share Canadian connections, with Herdmann serving as a former Canadian national team coach before taking the helm of the Indonesian squad. Dethan's impressive performances this season—two goals and two assists in 19 Super League matches—have positioned him as a potential cornerstone of Herdmann's future tactical plans.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:27 WIB
KPK summons Yaqut after pretrial in hajj quota corruption case rejected
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has summoned former Religion Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas for questioning after a pretrial motion in a corruption case involving alleged misallocation of hajj quotas for the 2023-2024 pilgrimage season was rejected. A South Jakarta District Court judge ruled that the KPK's designation of Yaqut as a suspect followed proper legal procedures, with the state alleging losses of 622 billion rupiah in the case.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:27 WIB
Jakarta Composite Index Weakens After Breaking 7,523 Level; Three LQ45 Top Gainers Identified
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) declined 0.04 per cent or 3.11 points to 7,437.81 during the first trading session on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, despite opening at 7,484 and reaching an intraday high of 7,523. Most market sectors posted gains, with property and technology sectors leading with 1.07 per cent increases, whilst Unilever Indonesia, Surya Citra Media, and Elang Mahkota Teknologi emerged as the top LQ45 gainers.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:27 WIB
BPOM: Unauthorised food products predominantly from Malaysian and Singaporean imports
Indonesia's food and drug regulatory agency (BPOM) has reported that the majority of non-compliant imported food products sold domestically originate from Malaysia and Singapore, accounting for 70.4 per cent and 11.3 per cent respectively, with China and Thailand comprising most of the remainder. During an intensified inspection campaign across 1,134 food distribution outlets in 38 provinces ahead of Ramadan and Eid 2026, the agency discovered 27,407 unauthorised food products, 23,776 expired items, and 4,844 damaged products, with Palembang and Batam identified as major hotspots for illegal food trafficking through informal border routes.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:27 WIB
Pertamina: Fuel and LPG Supply Safe and Available Throughout West Java Until After Eid 2026
PT Pertamina has assured the public that fuel and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies in West Java are secure and sufficient for the upcoming Eid holiday exodus and return in 2026, urging citizens not to engage in panic buying. The company's regional communications official dismissed concerns about supply disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, confirming that hundreds of fuel tankers continue to safely reach Indonesia despite occasional delays at the Strait of Hormuz.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:26 WIB
Social media regulation for children and the vital role of families
Indonesia's government has implemented a policy from 28 March 2026 restricting social media access for children under 16 years old across major platforms, recognising the need to protect young people from digital risks. However, experts argue that regulations alone are insufficient; the policy's success depends on families and communities building digital literacy and adopting wise parenting approaches that help children understand the reasoning behind restrictions rather than simply enforcing compliance.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:26 WIB
Toll Discount Rates for 2026 Lebaran Homecoming, Here Are the Schedules, Routes, and Price Breakdown
The Ministry of Public Works has announced toll tariff discounts for the 2026 Lebaran homecoming period, with approximately 143.9 million people expected to use toll roads. Travellers are advised to plan their routes and prepare sufficient electronic payment balances ahead of time, with toll costs varying depending on distance and the number of toll sections used on the Trans-Java toll road.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:25 WIB
Research Institute in China Preserves Endangered Fish Species in Yangtze River
The Wanzhou District Fisheries Research Institute in Chongqing operates as a wild acclimatisation centre for rare fish species in the upper Yangtze River, maintaining over 20 endangered and commercial species across 32 net enclosures covering approximately 800 square metres. The facility produces 20 million rare and high-quality fish fry annually and has strengthened short-term wild acclimatisation training programmes to enhance wild populations of these endangered species upon release into natural waters.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:25 WIB
Ministry of Population and Family Development Opens Consultation Services to Support Safe Eid Holiday Travel
Indonesia's Ministry of Population and Family Development (Mendukbangga) will establish consultation service posts during the 2026 Eid holiday period to ensure families can travel safely when returning to their hometowns. The ministry will provide family services, consultations, and contraceptive services at multiple locations, whilst the government is also preparing infrastructure improvements on major routes to handle the anticipated surge in holiday travel.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:25 WIB
Government Forecasts Eid 2026 Homecoming Peak Travel Occurring in Two Waves
The Indonesian government predicts 143.9 million passenger trips during the 2026 Eid holiday exodus, with peak periods anticipated on 14-15 March and 18-19 March, and return journeys peaking on 24-25 March and 28-29 March. To manage the surge in traffic, the government is implementing a work-from-anywhere policy and preparing additional measures, with private vehicles expected to account for 52 percent of travel modes, predominantly within Java and Sulawesi.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:25 WIB
Nine Jasa Marga Toll Routes to Receive 30% Discount; Note the Routes and Schedule
PT Jasa Marga (Persero) Tbk will implement a 30% toll fare discount across nine toll road sections for four days during the Lebaran 2026 exodus periods: 15-16 March (homeward) and 26-27 March (return journey). The discount programme, which covers strategic routes in Trans Java and Trans Sumatra corridors, aims to distribute traffic flow more evenly and encourage travellers to shift their journey times away from peak congestion periods, with projections showing peak outbound and return traffic on 18 and 24 March respectively.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:25 WIB
West Bandung Regency Maps Congestion and Accident-Prone Routes for 2026 Mudik Exodus
West Bandung Regency (KBB) has identified 15 congestion hotspots and 6 accident-prone road sections ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holiday exodus and return. The Transportation Department has prepared traffic management strategies, personnel deployment, and safety measures for the anticipated two waves of mudik traffic on 14-15 March and 18-19 March 2026.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:24 WIB
Students Intercept West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi in Bekasi, Disappointed by Lack of Substantive Response
Law students from Bhayangkara Jakarta Raya University intercepted West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi after a provincial assembly meeting in Bekasi, expressing disappointment over his brief and non-committal response to their concerns regarding flooding and government budgeting policies. Student leaders criticised the governor for failing to provide substantive explanations and accused him of prioritising content creation over addressing public grievances, whilst also demanding more comprehensive flood mitigation measures and river normalisation efforts from the Bekasi city government.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:24 WIB
Note: Mudik from Yogyakarta Direction Can Use Purwomartani Toll Road to Solo-Surabaya
The functional Yogyakarta-Solo toll road section at Purwomartani-Prambanan in Sleman Regency is nearly complete at 95 per cent and set to open for the 2026 Lebaran exodus period from 16-29 March. The one-directional route will accommodate vehicles from Yogyakarta heading to Solo, Surabaya, and other cities, operating only during daylight hours (06:00-18:00) with a maximum speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour, with no toll charges between Purwomartani and Prambanan.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 12:23 WIB
BPKH Distributes 108,000 Basic Food Packages During Ramadhan 2026
The Hajj Financial Management Body (BPKH) has distributed 108,075 basic food packages to communities across Indonesia during Ramadhan 2026 as part of its Spreading Benefits Together initiative. The distribution, coordinated with major Islamic charitable partners, sees North Sumatra receiving the largest allocation of 17,200 packages, followed by East Java and West Java. The BPKH emphasises that the programme demonstrates its commitment to ensuring hajj fund management delivers tangible social impact alongside supporting the pilgrimage.
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