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Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:30 WIB
Transit Hotel Opens at Gambir Station with 4-Hour Stays from Rp195,000
KAI Wisata has opened Rail Transit Suite, a 24-hour transit hotel located within Jakarta's Gambir railway station, offering short-term accommodation for train passengers awaiting departure. The hotel provides five room types with stays ranging from 4 hours to a full day, with prices from Rp195,000 for a Pod Room to Rp795,000 for an Executive Room, with rates increasing by Rp50,000–Rp100,000 during the 2026 Eid holiday period.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:29 WIB
Vice President Gibran Reminds Homebound Travellers to Exercise Caution and Prioritise Safety on the Road
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has reminded Indonesians travelling home during the mudik (homebound) season to exercise caution whilst on the road and maintain their health and safety. He also highlighted 2026 as a significant year for Indonesia, with multiple religious celebrations—Chinese New Year, Ramadan, Nyepi, and Eid al-Fitr—occurring closely together, which he characterised as a testament to the nation's diversity and unity.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:25 WIB
LPSK Provides Emergency Protection to KontraS Activist Victim of Acid Attack
The Indonesian Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) has granted emergency protection to Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of the Commission for the Disappeared and Victims of Violence (KontraS), who was attacked with corrosive liquid by unknown assailants on 12 March 2026. LPSK has implemented immediate medical assistance, physical security measures, and coordinated with Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital whilst urging law enforcement to rapidly identify and apprehend the perpetrators. The attack, which resulted in 24 per cent burn injuries to Yunus's body, is classified as aggravated assault and represents an attack on human rights advocates.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:24 WIB
Central Java Governor Responds to KPK Sting Operation in Cilacap
Central Java Governor Ahmad Luthfi has expressed concern over the Anti-Corruption Commission's (KPK) arrest of Cilacap Regent Syamsul Auliya Rachman and 26 others in a sting operation on 13 March 2026, marking the third corruption case involving regional leaders in the province. Luthfi emphasised that he has repeatedly stressed the importance of integrity to officials and has been collaborating with the KPK on anti-corruption measures, calling the incident a lesson for all public officials to uphold clean and good governance.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:24 WIB
National Police Commission Urges Police Response to Viral Photo of Suspected Acid Attacker of Andrie Yunus
The National Police Commission (Kompolnas) has called upon police authorities to respond constructively to a viral photograph of the suspected perpetrator of an acid attack on Andrie Yunus, Vice-Coordinator of the Commission for Disappeared Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS), which has circulated widely on social media. Kompolnas Commissioner Choirul Anam characterised the viral image as an act of support for the human rights community and urged comprehensive investigation to prevent recurrence, emphasising that such violence represents a threat to democracy. The photograph, which clearly shows the suspect's face, was initially shared on social media platform X (Twitter) on 16 March 2026 and has drawn international attention, including from United Nations Human Rights Office.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:23 WIB
National Police Commission urges police to deliver best performance in uncovering Andrie Yunus case
Indonesia's National Police Commission has called on the National Police (Polri) to deliver their best performance in investigating the acid attack against Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of External Affairs at the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (KontraS). Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo confirmed that President Prabowo Subianto has ordered a thorough investigation into the 12 March 2026 incident, with authorities collecting information and opening a public complaint hotline. The attack, which occurred whilst Yunus was riding a motorcycle after a podcast recording discussing militarism and constitutional matters, is being treated as an alleged premeditated murder by the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI).
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:23 WIB
Financial Services Authority Ensures Law Enforcement; Suspected BPR Fraud Perpetrator in Pontianak Imprisoned
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has successfully prosecuted banking fraud cases at PT BPR Duta Niaga in Pontianak, resulting in criminal convictions and imprisonment of both debtors and bank executives. The court sentenced the main director to four years imprisonment with a 600 million rupiah fine, the operations director to three and a half years with the same fine, and two debtors to one year each with fines of 250 million and 400 million rupiah respectively. This enforcement action underscores the OJK's commitment to maintaining banking sector integrity and deterring financial misconduct.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:21 WIB
Agora Introduces Conversational AI to Enable Companies to Serve Customers 24 Hours
Agora, a global real-time interaction technology provider, has launched a Conversational AI Agent solution for customer service and sales & marketing in Indonesia and other markets. According to Gartner projections, conversational AI agents are expected to automate 70 percent of customer interactions by end-2027, though many Indonesian companies still face challenges with legacy systems hindering optimal implementation. The solution addresses key operational gaps including long wait times, inflexible call routing, and inefficient outreach, positioning AI agents to enhance service consistency and enable 24-hour customer support.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:21 WIB
Price Leak for Omoway OMO-X Electric Motorcycle, Offering Competitive Pricing
Omoway has begun providing hints about the pricing for its OMO-X electric motorcycle ahead of reservations opening in April 2026. The manufacturer is aiming to balance advanced technology, including self-balancing and active safety features, with accessible pricing to encourage market adoption. A second, more affordable Omoway model is also planned for release this year.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:20 WIB
Cilacap Regent Planned to Distribute Rp 20-100 Million Holiday Allowances to Forkopimda After Extortion Scheme
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has charged Cilacap Regent Syamsul Auliya Rachman with extortion, revealing that he planned to distribute between Rp 20-100 million in holiday allowances to regional leadership forum (forkopimda) members from the proceeds. The regent and his regional secretary were arrested on 13 March 2026 after a sting operation; authorities recovered approximately Rp 610 million in cash packaged in six gift bags, which fell short of their Rp 750 million extortion target.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:16 WIB
Pertamina: Aviation Fuel Stocks at Rendani Manokwari Airport Reach 200 Kilolitres
PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has reported that aviation fuel (avtur) stocks at Rendani Manokwari Airport in West Papua have reached 200 kilolitres, sufficient for approximately ten days of flight operations. With stocks at over 90 per cent capacity and daily consumption averaging 20–21 kilolitres, Pertamina anticipates no significant increase in demand during the Eid holiday period and has deployed contingency measures including three fuel tanker vehicles and daily health checks for operators.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:16 WIB
Mudik Lebaran Begins, Police Prepare Security Checkpoints Along Travel Routes
Seven days before Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah, the annual mudik (homecoming) migration begins across Indonesia with nearly 50,000 passengers departing Jakarta on a single day. Police authorities in destination regions like Malang Regency have established eight security checkpoints and mobile patrols along major routes to manage traffic flow and ensure passenger safety during the holiday period from 13–25 March.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:15 WIB
Indonesian Citizens' Money Stolen: Rp 9.1 Trillion in Fraud Losses, 1,000 Reports Daily
The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) has recorded 432,637 complaints of fraud through the Indonesia Anti Scam Center as of January 14, 2026, with citizens reporting losses totalling Rp 9.1 trillion whilst authorities have managed to block or recover only Rp 432 billion. The surge in scam reports has reached approximately 1,000 complaints per day, significantly higher than in other countries, driven by diverse fraud schemes including shopping transaction fraud, fake calls, investment scams, and job offer schemes, with the majority of cases originating from Java island.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:15 WIB
Indosat Supports Innovation with Vietnam — Women's Empowerment Programme Expands
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has expanded its SheHacks women's technology-based empowerment programme beyond Indonesia through a Global Market Benchmarking Trip to Vietnam, aimed at providing Indonesian female founders with real opportunities in the global digital economy. The initiative resulted in 51 business matching sessions, intensive mentoring, and strategic connections with six investors, six government agencies, and nine potential partners in Vietnam's innovation ecosystem. The programme demonstrates SheHacks' capacity to build cross-border innovation bridges and serve as a platform for inclusive women's empowerment across Asia.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:15 WIB
BSI Ziswaf Transactions Surge Twofold During Ramadhan 2026
PT Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) recorded a dramatic increase in zakat, infaq, sadaqah, and waqf (ziswaf) transactions during the first three weeks of Ramadhan 2026, collecting Rp 30 billion compared to Rp 16 billion in January. The surge reflects growing public preference for Islamic financial services and demonstrates BSI's success in facilitating social transactions through its BYOND super-app, which has attracted 5.9 million users with 197% year-on-year growth.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:15 WIB
Indonesia-US Trade Agreement Poses Risk of Retaliation
UGM economist Rimawan Pradiptyo has criticised the reciprocal trade agreement between Indonesia and the United States, arguing it is imbalanced with Indonesia bearing the greater burden whilst the US reaps most benefits. The agreement contains three protective clauses favouring the US but lacks comparable safeguards for Indonesia, creating legal risks including potential WTO challenges and retaliation from third countries, whilst the threatened 10 percent tariff surcharges could force Indonesia to mirror US trade policies.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:14 WIB
Gibran hopes Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr celebrations strengthen national unity
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has expressed hope that the celebration of Nyepi (Balinese New Year) and Eid al-Fitr will serve as an opportunity to strengthen fraternity and unity among Indonesian society across religious and cultural differences. Gibran emphasised that Indonesia's diversity is a national strength, particularly noting that this year's celebrations coincide, reinforcing the harmony of the nation's pluralistic identity.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:11 WIB
Pertamina transports 4,400 free passengers to 23 destinations
PT Pertamina (Persero) has launched a free homecoming transportation programme for more than 4,400 passengers to 23 destinations across three major routes—the north coast (Pantura), central, and southern routes—utilising 157 buses. The initiative, which also includes a free return programme from four cities and serves over 800 returning passengers, aims to reduce traffic accidents whilst demonstrating the company's sustainability commitment through reduced emissions via mass transportation.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:10 WIB
Pramono Anung Attends Melasti Ceremony at Pure Segera to Welcome Nyepi Day
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung attended the Melasti ceremony at Pure Segera temple in North Jakarta on 19 March 2026, marking the beginning of the Hindu New Year (Saka 1948) and the observance of Nyepi Day. The governor expressed his commitment to fostering religious harmony in Jakarta and highlighted the recent ogoh-ogoh parade at Hotel Indonesia Roundabout as evidence of the city's dedication to cultural preservation for all faith communities. Hundreds of Hindu worshippers participated in the solemn ceremony, which also included performances by Sekar Jagat dancers and was attended by various government officials.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026, 12:09 WIB
Alert Status 1 and Middle East Geopolitical Tensions
The Indonesian military's recent Alert Status 1 declaration by Commander General Agus Subiyanto represents a response to escalating Iran-Israel-US tensions in the Middle East. The alert includes enhanced security patrols at vital strategic sites and diplomatic missions in Jakarta, as well as protective measures for Indonesian nationals in conflict zones across the Middle East. Indonesia is leveraging its non-aligned foreign policy stance to pursue regional peace initiatives whilst maintaining diplomatic relations with all parties, consistent with its constitutional mandate for active and independent foreign policy.
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