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Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:32 WIB
Community Cooperation Delivers Adequate Housing for Sumatra Disaster Survivors
Indonesia's rehabilitation task force has completed 110 permanent housing units for Sumatra disaster survivors out of a targeted 36,669 units, with the largest progress in Aceh Province. The initiative involves cross-sector cooperation between government agencies and non-governmental organisations, whilst complementary housing assistance has been fully distributed to 13,728 affected families across three provinces.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:30 WIB
Danantara Appoints Chinese Firm to Manage Waste-to-Energy Project in Greater Bogor Region
Danantara Indonesia, a state investment management body, has selected Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co., Ltd. as the operator for a Waste-to-Energy facility in Greater Bogor, West Java, in line with presidential regulations promoting accelerated waste-to-energy processing. The appointment emphasises integrated waste management with robust governance standards, technology transfer to local partners, and collaboration with regional government and Indonesian companies to address urban waste challenges and reduce landfill dependency.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:30 WIB
When is Eid al-Fitr 2026? BMKG Hilal Predictions and Religious Affairs Ministry Decree
Indonesia's Religious Affairs Ministry is predicted to declare Eid al-Fitr 2026 on Saturday, 21 March, based on BMKG hilal data, whilst Muhammadiyah has independently set the date as Friday, 20 March using mathematical calculations. The difference reflects ongoing methodological divergence between government astronomical observations and Islamic organizational calculations in determining the Islamic lunar calendar.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:30 WIB
US and Israel Strike Iran; Indonesia Faces Major Economic Dilemma
Geopolitical tensions between the US, Israel and Iran pose a significant threat to Indonesia's economy, particularly through potential disruption of the Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20% of global oil supplies. A sustained oil price surge above the government's budgeted US$70 per barrel assumption could add hundreds of trillions of rupiah to the budget deficit whilst stoking dangerous stagflation. Economist Zenzia Sianica Ihza advocates for emergency fiscal discipline, accelerated energy transition, targeted economic stimulus, and reassessment of international trade agreements to protect Indonesia from global energy shocks.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:30 WIB
Hundreds of Thousands of Indonesian Children Detected with Anxiety and Depression Symptoms, Heed the Warning Signs
Indonesia's Health Ministry has identified mental health concerns in hundreds of thousands of children following health screening programmes, with approximately 4.4 per cent (338,000) of the 7 million children screened showing anxiety disorder symptoms. Child psychologists have outlined warning signs parents should monitor, including extreme behavioural and emotional changes, social withdrawal, and self-harm behaviours, emphasising the critical importance of early detection for child development.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:30 WIB
BTN to proceed with bond issuance despite potential government fund placement
PT Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) will proceed with plans to issue Rp4 trillion in bonds in the second semester of 2026, despite the potential for additional government fund placements at state-owned banks. Chief Executive Nixon LP Napitupulu stated that bond issuance serves different asset-liability management and pricing functions compared to government deposits. BTN previously received Rp25 trillion from government fund placements in September 2025 and hopes to receive additional deposits of approximately Rp12.5 trillion from a planned Rp100 trillion government allocation to state-owned banks.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:28 WIB
Disaster Recovery Task Force Promotes Community Effort to Realise Permanent Housing for Disaster Survivors
Indonesia's Disaster Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Task Force (Satgas PRR) reported that 110 permanent housing units have been completed out of a targeted 36,669 units across Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra to support flood and landslide survivors. The initiative, which involves cross-sector collaboration between government agencies and civil society organisations, aims to complete all housing units by the end of March 2026, with additional cash assistance of Rp1.8 million provided to families choosing alternative accommodation.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:25 WIB
United States to Deploy Thousands of Marines and Additional Warships to Middle East
The United States Department of Defence has approved the deployment of a Marine Expeditionary Unit comprising approximately 5,000 Marines and several warships from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East, including the USS Tripoli based in Japan, to bolster military operations alongside Israel. The deployment comes as Washington intensifies combined strikes against Iran, with Tehran responding with waves of missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli and Gulf state assets. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane, remains closed since hostilities escalated on 28 February.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:25 WIB
Metro Police Conduct Dialogue Patrol at Gambir Station to Ensure Safe Eid Holiday Travel
The Metro Jakarta Police have launched dialogue patrols at Gambir Station in Central Jakarta ahead of the 2026 Eid holiday exodus (mudik), with passenger numbers already surging significantly. PT KAI has increased train services to 46 daily trips through 31 March, whilst police and partner agencies provide comprehensive support including security, lost item recovery, disability assistance, and health services to ensure traveller safety and comfort.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:23 WIB
Task Force Damai Cartenz Dismantles Armed Criminal Group Weapons Network, Seizes Rp122 Million
Joint operations by the Damai Cartenz 2026 Task Force and Papua Police have successfully dismantled an illegal firearms and ammunition trafficking network supplying armed criminal groups (KKB) in Yahukimo and Yalimo districts. The operation resulted in the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of assembled firearms, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, and millions of rupiah in cash across Jayapura city and district during raids on 12 March 2026. Police continue pursuing other suspected weapons suppliers in the illegal supply chain, with suspects now in custody at Papua Police Headquarters for further legal proceedings.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:21 WIB
KPK Names 2 Suspects in Cilacap Regent Sting Operation
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named two suspects in a sting operation targeting Cilacap Regent Syamsul Auliya Rachman, who is alleged to have received money or fees from development projects in Cilacap District, Central Java. Thirteen individuals were detained for questioning following the operation on 15 March, with authorities securing hundreds of millions of rupiah in cash as evidence, though only two have been formally designated as suspects thus far.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:20 WIB
Kontras Activist Doused with Caustic Acid; Police Interview Two Witnesses
Police are investigating a caustic acid attack on Andrie Yunus, Deputy Coordinator of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras), which occurred on 12 March 2026 in Central Jakarta. Two suspects on a Honda Beat motorcycle allegedly sprayed acid at Yunus as he was riding his motorcycle, resulting in burns affecting approximately 24 per cent of his body; he remains under intensive hospital care. Police have interviewed two witnesses and declared the case a priority investigation.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:19 WIB
PT KAI Daop 4 Reminds Homebound Travellers of Maximum 20kg Baggage Allowance
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has reminded all passengers travelling during the Lebaran 2026 exodus to adhere to baggage regulations, with a maximum allowance of 20kg and a volume limit of 100 cubic decimetres per item. Excess baggage will incur additional charges depending on the train service class, and items exceeding 200 cubic decimetres are prohibited from cabin entry. KAI Daop 4 Semarang reported that Tegal Station alone processed over 5,100 passengers on a single day, with daily long-distance train capacity of 21,128 seats across 36 scheduled services.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:17 WIB
Worst-Case Gulf War Scenario: Airlangga Proposes Emergency Decree to Address Budget Deficit
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto has proposed an emergency governmental regulation (perppu) to prepare for worst-case scenarios arising from prolonged conflict in the Gulf region, which could push Indonesia's budget deficit beyond three percent of GDP if crude oil prices surge. Under the worst-case scenario, Airlangga projects the deficit could exceed 4 percent if oil prices reach $115 per barrel and the rupiah weakens to Rp17,500 per dollar.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:16 WIB
Simpang Gadog Integrated Post Opens Aladdin's Palace-Themed Facility with Complete Amenities for Homebound Travellers on Puncak Route
An integrated transportation post in Simpang Gadog, Bogor Regency, has opened with a unique Aladdin's Palace theme to serve homebound travellers during the 2026 Ketupat Lodaya Operation on the Puncak route. The facility offers comprehensive amenities including electric vehicle charging stations, mobile workshops, 24-hour healthcare services, children's play areas, free refreshments, and prayer facilities. The themed decoration featuring Middle Eastern architectural elements and Aladdin-inspired ornaments is designed to provide travellers with a distinctive and comfortable rest experience.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:16 WIB
Eid Exodus 2026 Begins to Surge, 11,000 Train Passengers Leave Medan
Train passenger numbers are significantly increasing across North Sumatra as travellers begin their Eid holiday exodus seven days before the festival, with 7,756 passengers recorded by mid-March and 11,357 departures from Medan station over four days. The surge is attributed to the end of the academic calendar and government-sponsored discounts of up to 30 per cent on train fares, with over 106,000 tickets already sold from available capacity. PT Kereta Api Indonesia projects the exodus will continue through to Eid day on 21 March, with return travel expected to peak on 22 March as holiday-makers journey back to the city.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:16 WIB
Eid al-Fitr 2026: Date and Schedule for Shawwal 1447 H & Isbat Session
Indonesia's anticipated Eid al-Fitr 2026 is expected to fall on either 20 or 21 March, with Muhammadiyah's Hisab Hakiki Wujudul Hilal method placing it on Friday, 20 March, whilst the government and Nahdlatul Ulama are predicted to set it on Saturday, 21 March following the Isbat session scheduled for 19 March 2026. The potential overlap with Balinese Nyepi celebrations could create an extended holiday period of up to ten days for those taking additional leave.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:15 WIB
KPK Seizes Hundreds of Millions of Rupiah in Cash During Cilacap Operation
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has seized hundreds of millions of rupiah in cash during an anti-corruption operation in Cilacap Regency, Central Java, in which Cilacap Regent Syamsul Auliya Rachman and Regional Secretary Sadmoko Danardono were apprehended alongside 11 others. Two suspects have been formally designated following 24-hour interrogation and sufficient evidence review, with additional evidence including documents and electronic records seized for further investigation. A total of 13 individuals have been brought to KPK headquarters in Jakarta for intensive questioning.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:15 WIB
Bahlil Secures Two Oil Shipments from Singapore Following Supply Incident
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia reported to President Prabowo Subianto an incident involving two crude oil shipments purchased by PT Pertamina from Singapore that were suddenly redirected by sellers despite having entered Indonesian waters. The government and Pertamina filed formal complaints and threatened legal action, resulting in the sellers agreeing to return both oil cargoes by 18 March 2026.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026, 15:15 WIB
Danantara Partners with Chinese Company to Manage Bogor Raya Waste-to-Energy Facility
Indonesia's investment management body Danantara has selected Zhejiang Weiming Environment Protection Co, Ltd, a Chinese firm, to operate a waste-to-energy (WtE) facility in Bogor Raya, West Java, following a comprehensive international tender process. The partnership, aligned with Presidential Regulation No. 109 of 2025, aims to address urban waste challenges whilst strengthening municipal waste management systems and reducing reliance on traditional landfills. The selected partner is required to establish a consortium to facilitate technology transfer and closer collaboration with local governments and Indonesian companies.
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