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Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 01:10 WIB
Fishing boat engine failure leaves Acehnese fisherman stranded in Sri Lanka
An Acehnese fisherman named Sadiqin from Pulo Aceh, Aceh Besar Regency, has been stranded in Sri Lanka after his motorised fishing boat's engine failed in the Indian Ocean on 1 February 2026. Aceh's traditional maritime authority, Panglima Laot Aceh, has coordinated with the Indonesian Embassy in Sri Lanka and reported the incident to the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries to facilitate the fisherman's return home.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 01:02 WIB
KPK Bans Official Vehicles for Eid Holiday Travel, Report If Spotted on Roads
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has issued a circular prohibiting the use of state and local government vehicles for Eid holiday travel and personal family trips. KPK Spokesperson Budi Prasetyo emphasised that misuse of official vehicles outside official duties constitutes abuse of state facilities and violates principles of accountability. The KPK has urged government ministries, agencies, state-owned enterprises, and regional authorities to strengthen internal controls and monitoring of vehicle usage during the holiday period.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 01:00 WIB
Parliamentary Commission VIII Warns of Surging Hajj Costs Due to Middle East Tensions
Commission VIII of the Indonesian Parliament has warned of potential sharp increases in hajj pilgrimage costs should the government proceed with departing pilgrims amid escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions stemming from Iran-US-Israel conflict. The Hajj Financial Management Board (BPKH) currently has only 4 trillion rupiah remaining in reserves, insufficient to cover cost increases, prompting the government to consider allocating budget from the national budget (APBN) with presidential coordination. The commission emphasises the need for urgent mitigation measures, including contingencies for either proceeding with costly alternative flight routes or ensuring refunds of paid fees if departures are delayed.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:57 WIB
Sunset over MBZ: When the Wheels Begin Rolling Eastward
Indonesia's Eid holiday exodus has begun, with traffic volumes on major toll routes increasing by approximately 19 percent as families depart Jakarta for Eastern regions. Authorities across multiple provinces are implementing comprehensive safety measures, including vehicle inspections, driver health checks, and drug testing, to ensure road safety during the annual mudik (homecoming) season.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:57 WIB
Bekasi Police Open Free Vehicle Deposit Service for Mudik Travellers
Bekasi Metropolitan Police has launched a free vehicle deposit service ahead of the 2026 Eid holiday period to provide travellers with peace of mind while undertaking mudik (homecoming) journeys. The service is available at the main police headquarters and sector police stations across Bekasi, requiring only a vehicle registration document and identity card, with vehicles stored securely at no cost during the holiday period.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:54 WIB
Vietjet Opens Direct Flight between Jakarta and Da Nang, Vietnam's Coastal City
Vietnamese low-cost carrier Vietjet has launched a new direct flight route between Jakarta and Da Nang, Vietnam's popular coastal destination, commencing operations on 29 April 2026 with five weekly services. The route strengthens regional connectivity and tourism ties between Indonesia and Vietnam, with promotional ticket offers starting from Rp0 available during March 2026 for travel through March 2027, and positions Vietjet as the sole operator of this direct service.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:48 WIB
Bumame Expands Family Healthcare Services
Healthcare provider Bumame is expanding its family health services through strategic collaborations with vaccination provider Imuni and fertility centre Nusraya IVF, introducing integrated maternity, child vaccination, and pathology laboratory services across Indonesia. The expansion reflects growing consumer demand for preventive healthcare and early detection, particularly among millennial families, with new walk-in vaccination clinics launching at multiple Bumame locations starting February 2026.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:47 WIB
Momogi Berbagi Programme Supports Education and Creates Enjoyable Moments for Children
MOMOGI Group, an Indonesian light food and beverage manufacturer, launched its Momogi Berbagi corporate social responsibility programme at Sekolah Kami Bekasi in early March 2026, providing cash donations, school supplies, and snacks to students whilst organising educational and interactive activities. The initiative aims to support inclusive education and foster learning enthusiasm among children from diverse backgrounds through engaging activities such as quizzes, colouring contests, and angklung performances.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:40 WIB
Agriculture Minister: Rice reserves reach four million tonnes, secure until year-end
Indonesia's rice reserves have reached four million tonnes, sufficient to cover 324 days of supply through to the end of the year, according to Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman. This marks the highest stockpile level in recent years, whilst the agricultural sector has posted strong performances including a 5.74 per cent contribution to GDP—the highest in 25 years—and improved farmer welfare measured at a 33-year high.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:37 WIB
Momogi Group targets Vietnamese market through Bibica acquisition
Momogi Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with recently acquired subsidiary Bibica Corporation to explore collaboration opportunities in Vietnam, aiming to accelerate product innovation and distribution in the region. The partnership, formalised at Momogi's R&D facility in Bogor on 10 March 2026, combines both companies' capabilities to introduce Momogi products to a broader consumer base in Vietnam's rapidly growing market of over 100 million people. Vietnam, with GDP per capita exceeding $5,000 and stable economic growth, is identified as a priority market for Momogi's regional expansion strategy.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:34 WIB
BPKH and Muhammadiyah Strengthen Green Hajj Campaign to Promote Environmental Stewardship Among Pilgrims
The Hajj Financial Management Body (BPKH) and Muhammadiyah leadership are intensifying their Green Hajj campaign to encourage pilgrims to adopt environmentally responsible practices during and after their pilgrimage. The initiative includes publishing a Green Hajj guidebook to be translated into English and Arabic, promoting tree-planting through Islamic financing schemes (sukuk), and raising awareness among younger generations about sustainable practices, whilst addressing Indonesia's escalating waste management crisis through household-level composting initiatives.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:33 WIB
Risk of Acid Rain Looms, Interior Ministry Emphasises Data-Driven Air Pollution Control
Indonesia's Interior Ministry warns of potential acid rain and worsening air pollution as the dry season approaches, citing the severe 2023 crisis that saw PM2.5 levels spike and respiratory disease prevalence surge. The ministry is convening a strategic forum to coordinate inter-regional air quality management policies and address the substantial public health and economic consequences of urban air pollution, which contributes to thousands of premature deaths annually.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:33 WIB
President: Global Crisis Accelerates Indonesia's Push for Food and Energy Self-Sufficiency
President Prabowo Subianto stated that the current global crisis driven by geopolitical conditions is actually accelerating Indonesia's efforts to achieve food and energy self-sufficiency. The government plans to scale up renewable energy capacity, targeting 100 gigawatts of solar power within two years, and aims to leverage domestic resources including biofuels from palm oil, cassava, and corn, alongside geothermal and hydroelectric energy, whilst strengthening energy security through newly discovered natural gas reserves off Aceh's northern coast.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:31 WIB
Trump Suspects Putin Aids Iran in War with US and Israel
US President Donald Trump has alleged that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be assisting Iran in an ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel, citing reports that Russia has provided targeting intelligence to Iran. The US-Israel war with Iran escalated after American and Israeli forces killed Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on 28 February, prompting Iran to launch retaliatory missile strikes against Israel and US facilities in the Gulf region, with the conflict continuing to intensify.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:30 WIB
Head of Transportation Department in Padangsidimpuan Detained Over Rp432 Million Parking Fee Corruption
The Head of the Transportation Department (Kadishub) in Padangsidimpuan has been detained on suspicion of corruption involving irregular parking management contracts. Investigators allege he received approximately Rp432.4 million in undisclosed payments from a cooperative managing street-side parking, with monthly unofficial top-ups of Rp25.3 to Rp25 million between 2024 and 2025. The suspect is accused of violating procurement regulations by conducting an informal tender process and faces charges under Indonesia's anti-corruption and criminal code provisions.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:30 WIB
Luhut States Iran is a Strong Nation with Underwater-Operated Drones
Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, Chair of Indonesia's National Economic Council, addressed the conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran during a cabinet meeting, characterising Iran as a formidable nation descended from Aryan peoples and therefore not easily conquered. He noted that whilst US-backed operations have targeted Iran's air defences and military infrastructure, Iran has successfully destroyed approximately 50 per cent of incoming missile strikes, and is developing underwater drones to circumvent American targeting of conventional drone facilities.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:22 WIB
Prabowo demands coal and CPO not exported until domestic needs met
President Prabowo Subianto has directed coal and crude palm oil (CPO) producers to prioritise domestic demand before exporting, emphasising that natural resources belong to the nation rather than businesses. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil confirmed the government is implementing a Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) policy and preparing regulations requiring all coal production to serve domestic needs first, with only surplus exported.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:18 WIB
Supreme Court Rejects Google's Cassation, Tech Giant Ordered to Pay Rp202.5 Billion Fine
Indonesia's Supreme Court has rejected Google LLC's cassation appeal against monopoly practice allegations, upholding a Rp202.5 billion fine imposed by the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU). The ruling, which has achieved permanent legal force, confirms that Google violated Indonesian competition law by forcing app developers to use its Google Play Billing System with commissions between 15-30%, cementing a significant victory for competition enforcement in Indonesia's digital ecosystem.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:13 WIB
Coordinating Minister Yusril Claims Acid Attack on KontraS Activist Was Premeditated, Demands Identification of Intellectual Masterminds
Coordinating Minister for Law, Human Rights, Immigration and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra has condemned the acid attack on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus as an assault on democratic values, calling for a thorough investigation that extends beyond the perpetrators to identify intellectual masterminds behind the organised attack. Yusril emphasised that violence against human rights activists is unacceptable in a democracy and stated that President Prabowo Subianto's government is committed to upholding the rule of law and human rights without tolerance for violence.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 00:09 WIB
North Jakarta Municipal Government Apprehends 81 Welfare Service Beneficiaries Since Start of Ramadhan
The North Jakarta Municipal Government has apprehended 81 individuals classified as Welfare Service Beneficiaries (PPKS) through operations by the Civil Police Unit since the start of Ramadhan 1447 Hijriah (2026), with all individuals immediately transferred to social care facilities. The operation targets vulnerable populations including beggars, street performers, informal parking attendants, and scavengers across six sub-districts, aiming to provide skills training and rehabilitation to prevent individuals from returning to street life. The city authorities intend to continue the operation through Eid al-Fitr to maintain public order and encourage residents to channel assistance through official institutions rather than direct street donations.
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