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Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:24 WIB
BNPB: Number of Flood Evacuees in Demak Rises to 2,839 People
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) reports that the number of residents displaced by flooding in Demak Regency, Central Java, has increased to 2,839 individuals due to heavy rainfall and the overflow of the Tuntang River, which caused several embankments to breach. Evacuees are sheltered in various locations including mosques, sub-district offices, and village halls, with some receiving medical attention for illnesses, while road access in affected villages remains obstructed by water depths of up to 150 cm. BNPB head Lt. Gen. Suharyanto has ordered coordination with local authorities and deployed personnel to expedite emergency response efforts despite his commitments elsewhere.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:24 WIB
Day After 4 Workers' Deaths, TB Simatupang Project Site Quiet Without Activity
A day after a tragic accident that claimed the lives of four construction workers on Friday, the building project site on Jalan TB Simatupang in South Jakarta's Jagakarsa district stood eerily inactive on Saturday, with no workers or construction activities observed. The site, featuring stalled reinforced concrete structures covered in tattered safety nets and surrounded by a fence displaying a prominent "FOR SALE" sign, highlighted the project's apparent abandonment following the incident. Local residents, including nearby ojek drivers, confirmed the sudden halt in operations, underscoring concerns over construction safety and project viability in the capital.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:22 WIB
106 SPPG Units in East Lombok Closed, Deputy Regent Urges Improvements
The closure of 106 Satuan Pelayanan Pemenuhan Gizi (SPPG) units, or free nutritious meal kitchens, in East Lombok has prompted Deputy Regent Moh. Edwin Hadiwijaya to call for immediate improvements to meet national standards. The shutdowns, attributed to inadequate wastewater treatment facilities and missing health certificates, represent a third of the total closures in West Nusa Tenggara by the National Nutrition Agency. Local government intervention focuses on assisting with permits and infrastructure upgrades, highlighting the units' vital role in absorbing 12,000 workers and generating daily economic circulation of Rp7.5 billion.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:21 WIB
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Meets Vice President Gibran at the Vice Presidential Palace
Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya held a private meeting with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka at the Vice Presidential Palace in Jakarta, discussing various recent developments in the country during a 1.5-hour session amid the Eid al-Fitr festivities. The encounter, shared on social media, highlights ongoing interactions between key government figures following the holiday. This meeting underscores the continuity of official engagements in the post-Jokowi era, with Teddy also receiving visits from old acquaintances like Rosario de Marshal during the Lebaran period.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:17 WIB
Illegal Hajj Pilgrims to Face Fines and Travel Bans
The Indonesian Coordinating Ministry for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Correctional Services has announced sanctions including fines and long-term travel bans for Indonesians caught performing the Hajj pilgrimage illegally. Authorities highlight that such pilgrims often misuse work visas for religious purposes by paying around Rp 100 million, prompting enhanced inter-ministerial coordination and airport surveillance to curb these practices. This move aims to systematically prevent illegal Hajj and Umrah activities through data sharing and joint task forces.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:13 WIB
Pramono Visits Students Suspected of Food Poisoning at Duren Sawit Hospital
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung visited RSKD Duren Sawit in East Jakarta to check on students who fell ill after consuming school-provided food, with 54 students affected in total across three hospitals. The visit, prompted by a report from the Health Department head, underscores the government's response to public health incidents in educational settings. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about food safety in schools under Jakarta's administration.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:12 WIB
Kebon Pedes Underpass Development Plan: How Residents Are Coping with Traffic Jams
The Bogor City Government and West Java Provincial Government plan to construct an underpass in Kebon Pedes to alleviate chronic traffic congestion during peak hours, such as school commutes and work rushes. Local resident Muslim, a 39-year-old teacher, expresses concerns that the construction will force drivers onto longer alternative routes like Kedung Badak and Sholeh Iskandar, potentially exacerbating delays, though he ultimately supports the project due to its necessity in reducing overall traffic bottlenecks. Another resident, Parman, endorses the initiative, noting it would significantly improve traffic flow in the area.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:07 WIB
Fear of Being Labelled as Frequent Holiday-Takers, Penajam Paser Utara Rejects WFH
The Regent of Penajam Paser Utara (PPU) in East Kalimantan, Mudyat Noor, has firmly rejected the implementation of Work From Home (WFH) policies for civil servants every Friday, citing concerns that it could disrupt direct public services and lead to perceptions of excessive holidays despite receiving salaries. Local officials and ASN employees emphasise the unique nature of regional services, which require face-to-face interactions, unlike central or provincial administrations focused on coordination. This stance aligns with broader caution among districts and cities, pending further review of ministerial circulars on ASN work culture transformation, highlighting challenges in balancing efficiency with service delivery in remote areas.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:07 WIB
JPPI: Kudus Student's Letter Rejecting MBG is a Slap in the Face to the Government
A vocational school student in Kudus, Central Java, named Muhammad Rafif Arsya Maulidi, has written to President Prabowo Subianto requesting that his allocation for the free nutritious meal programme (MBG) be redirected to improve the welfare of his underpaid teachers, highlighting the urgent need to address educators' hardships over student benefits. The Indonesian Education Monitoring Network (JPPI) has praised the student's empathy and solidarity, viewing the letter as a stark rebuke to the government for overlooking fundamental issues in teacher welfare, particularly for honorary staff receiving below-standard wages. This incident underscores broader concerns in Indonesia's education sector, where policies like MBG are seen as neglecting core problems faced by dedicated teaching professionals.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:06 WIB
This is the Size of the Terrace Houses Being Built for Residents Along the Senen Railway Tracks
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas, is rapidly constructing 324 terrace houses on a 5,600 square metre plot owned by state-owned enterprises PT Kereta Api Indonesia and PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia to relocate low-income residents from the Senen railway embankment in Central Jakarta. Each minimalist unit measures 4.5m x 4.5m and includes basic amenities such as open space, two beds, a wardrobe, and a fan, with the project set for completion by June 2026 as part of President Prabowo Subianto's pledge. This initiative will extend to other areas like Tanah Abang and Kampung Bandan, enhancing living conditions with added open spaces for children to play.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:05 WIB
Fuel Prices Rise, These Countries Offer Free Public Transport to Ease the Burden on Residents
Amid a global energy crisis triggered by Middle East conflicts, several countries and regions are implementing free public transport policies to mitigate the impact of soaring fuel prices on citizens' livelihoods. In Australia's Victoria and Tasmania, free transport is available for one and three months respectively, encouraging a shift from private vehicles to reduce fuel consumption. Pakistan has similarly waived fares in Islamabad for 30 days, as announced by its Interior Minister, highlighting a broader trend of emergency social measures to sustain daily activities.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:03 WIB
Vietnam's GDP Grows 7.83%, Down from Previous Quarter
Vietnam's GDP expanded by 7.83% in the first quarter of 2026 year-on-year, a slowdown from 8.46% in the fourth quarter of 2025, though still above the 7.05% recorded in the same period last year. The growth faces pressures from energy vulnerabilities, exacerbated by the ongoing Iran war disrupting Middle East oil imports, leading to sharp fuel price hikes of up to 84% and inflation rising to 4.65%. While industrial production grew 6.9% and exports surged 20.1%, imports increased even faster at 27.8%, resulting in a trade deficit of $3.64 billion, prompting government measures like tax cuts, subsidies, and seeking alternative oil sources.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:02 WIB
South Kalimantan Corrections Directorate Creates Community Rice Fields to Realise Agricultural Coaching Programme
The South Kalimantan Regional Office of the Directorate General of Corrections has launched a pilot rice planting project on four hectares in Pagatan Besar Village, Tanah Laut Regency, as part of the Ministry of Agriculture's community rice field programme aimed at achieving food self-sufficiency through inmate agricultural training. This initiative not only equips inmates with practical skills and instils values of discipline and responsibility but also aligns with the President's Asta Cita vision and the Ministry of Law and Human Rights' action programme to bolster national food security. South Kalimantan is a key focus for the national target of developing 500,000 hectares across 14 provinces, transforming idle land into productive agricultural areas through inter-agency collaboration.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:02 WIB
Pramono Visits Food Poisoning Students at RSKD Duren Sawit, Total Victims 54 People
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung visited Duren Sawit Special Regional Hospital in East Jakarta to assess students affected by food poisoning, arriving around 10:25 WIB on Saturday. He noted that 54 students were impacted in total, with the majority treated at Duren Sawit, alongside Pondok Kopi and Harun hospitals, following reports from the Health Department head. This incident underscores ongoing public health challenges in the capital's educational institutions, prompting direct gubernatorial oversight.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:01 WIB
US F-15 Fighter Jet Crashes in Iran, Trump Informed
US President Donald Trump has been briefed on the downing of an American F-15 fighter jet in Iran, prompting a major search and rescue operation for the missing crew amid escalating conflict. Iranian forces claim to have shot down the jet using advanced air defence systems, while US media reports a partial rescue and ongoing hostilities that have spread across the Middle East, including the loss of other US aircraft. The incident, part of a war ignited over a month ago by US-Israel strikes killing Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, continues to disrupt global markets and affect millions worldwide.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:00 WIB
Video: Preparing Insurance Policy Guarantee, LPS 'Copies' Malaysia and Others
The Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) is gearing up to implement an insurance policy guarantee programme by 2028, drawing inspiration from models in 27 countries, particularly Malaysia, South Korea, and Taiwan, to protect policyholders and ensure industry stability. This initiative aims to boost customer confidence and drive growth in Indonesia's insurance sector, with measures in place to manage risks through stringent membership selection and premium contributions. The programme's development highlights efforts to enhance regulatory frameworks and sustainability in the financial services industry.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 11:00 WIB
Dollar Breaks Through Rp17,000/USD, Rupiah Performance Still Bleeding
The Indonesian rupiah weakened significantly against the US dollar this week, reaching Rp17,000 per USD amid rising global oil prices due to the Middle East conflict and domestic fiscal concerns. While most Asian currencies also faced pressure, the Indian rupee strengthened due to interventions by the Reserve Bank of India to curb speculation. Analysts attribute the rupiah's decline to external factors like oil price surges impacting the state budget and internal issues such as the government's decision not to raise non-subsidised petrol prices, leading to selling pressure in the government bond market.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 10:59 WIB
Minister of Public Works' Rebuke Goes Viral, Dredging of Babakan River in Brebes Finally Underway
Following a viral video of Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo reprimanding officials from the Cimanuk-Cisanggarung River Basin Agency for failing to address recurrent flooding in Brebes, Central Java, heavy machinery has been deployed to dredge the Babakan River. The dredging, starting from the estuary and progressing upstream to Ketanggungan subdistrict, aims to improve water flow and mitigate floods that have inundated villages and caused severe traffic jams, particularly during the 2026 Eid return period. Environmental activists have praised the ministry's direct intervention, highlighting its potential to reduce impacts on local communities and transportation routes.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 10:58 WIB
West Java Legislator: Cultural Advancement Regional Regulation Enters Finalisation Stage
A member of the West Java Provincial DPRD has announced that the draft regional regulation on advancing culture in West Java, initiated at the local legislative level since 2025, is now entering its finalisation phase through discussions by a special committee involving the provincial government. This regulation aims to strengthen the preservation of cultural heritage, which George Edwin Sugiharto describes as essential to the nation's identity, with particular emphasis on Cirebon's rich historical contributions. Deputy Governor Erwan Setiawan supports the initiative, stressing the need to protect all aspects of culture to sustain regional and national identity.
Sat, 04 Apr 2026, 10:55 WIB
B50 Biodiesel to Take Effect on 1 July 2026, Airlangga: Reduce Use of Fossil-Based Fuel Oil
The Indonesian government will implement the B50 biodiesel policy starting 1 July 2026, blending 50% palm oil-based biodiesel with solar to promote energy independence and efficiency as part of national work culture transformation. This initiative is expected to save Rp 48 trillion in subsidies by reducing fossil fuel imports. The Indonesian Palm Oil Entrepreneurs Association confirms sufficient domestic crude palm oil supply to meet the increased demand of 16 million tonnes annually, despite potential export reductions.
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