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Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:29 WIB
MP: WFH for Fuel Efficiency Should Not Become Counterproductive
Indonesian House of Representatives member Romy Soekarno has cautioned against implementing work-from-home (WFH) policies aimed at conserving fuel stocks amid global dynamics, warning that they could lead to slower bureaucratic processes, fragmented communication, and reduced team collaboration. He advocates for safeguards such as scheduling WFH on neutral midweek days, strengthening performance controls, and standardising effective communication to balance efficiency gains with productivity and service quality. The proposal, initially floated by Interior Minister Tito Karnavian for one day per week for civil servants and encouraged for the private sector, awaits presidential approval, building on pandemic-era practices.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:28 WIB
Parliament Implements Savings Measures: AC Turned Off at 8 PM, Official Trips Restricted
Indonesia's House of Representatives (DPR) is introducing cost-saving initiatives, including turning off electricity, air conditioning, and lights in the DPR building by 8 PM on non-session days and restricting civil servant travel. These measures align with broader government efforts led by Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to cut budgets across ministries and institutions by approximately 10 percent amid ongoing fiscal efficiency discussions. The actions underscore a national push for prudent resource management in public institutions.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:28 WIB
KPEI CEO Iding Pardi Declares Intention to Run for BEI CEO Ahead of June RUPSLB
Iding Pardi, the CEO of PT Kliring Penjaminan Efek Indonesia (KPEI), has confirmed his candidacy for the CEO position at PT Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI) for the 2026-2030 term, with the selection to be determined at an Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders in June 2026. He is part of a proposed directorate package including six other candidates from various financial institutions, which has not yet been submitted to the Financial Services Authority (OJK). This development signals the start of preparations for BEI's leadership transition, crucial for Indonesia's capital market oversight and operations.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:26 WIB
Health Ministry pushes for handling of AIDS, TB, and malaria in Papua Pegunungan
The Indonesian Ministry of Health, through the Association of Health Offices (Adinkes), is promoting integrated efforts to control AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria (ATM) in Papua Pegunungan, aiming to synchronise central and regional programmes for elimination. The initiative targets six priority districts—Jayawijaya, Nduga, Yahukimo, Mamberamo Tengah, Yalimo, and Pegunungan Bintang—supported by the Global Fund, with multi-sectoral involvement from government, non-government organisations, and communities essential for success. Despite security challenges, the approach has been adapted to consolidate activities and avoid unnecessary risks, fostering a peaceful and prosperous life for residents.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:25 WIB
Forestry Minister: TNWK Boundary Fence Targeted for Completion in Four Months
Indonesia's Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni has announced that the construction of a boundary fence at Way Kambas National Park (TNWK) is targeted for completion within four months, funded through the Presidential Assistance Fund to mitigate negative interactions between wild animals, particularly elephants, and local communities. The initiative aims to preserve the park's rich biodiversity, including tigers, rhinos, and tapirs, while ensuring harmonious coexistence without creating new issues, incorporating local Lampung cultural elements in the design. This project underscores the government's commitment to protecting Indonesia's 57 national parks as vital ecosystems.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:25 WIB
Deal! Petrosea Signs Rp989 Billion Contract for Inpex Masela Gas Project
PT Petrosea Tbk has secured a Rp989.17 billion contract with Inpex Masela Ltd for onshore LNG perimeter construction works in the Abadi Field gas project in Maluku's Masela Block, signed on 2 March 2026 through a consortium with PT Enviromate Technology International and state-owned PT Nindya Karya. The project, part of a US$20 billion initiative, is being accelerated by the Indonesian government, with Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia urging Inpex to advance engineering phases and offering state purchase of LNG output via Danantara to ensure market certainty. This deal bolsters Petrosea's EPC capabilities and supports national efforts to realise the long-delayed project, enhancing Indonesia's energy infrastructure and economic growth.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:23 WIB
KPK Denies Yaqut's Detention Transfer Was Conducted Secretly
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has refuted allegations that the transfer of former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas from detention to house arrest was done covertly, asserting that all procedures followed legal protocols and notifications were issued to relevant parties. This move is part of an ongoing corruption investigation into irregularities in the allocation of additional Hajj quotas, where the distribution deviated from regulations, potentially causing state losses of Rp622 billion. The case highlights tensions in anti-corruption efforts, with civil society groups suspecting external interference, as KPK vows to expedite the case to trial.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:22 WIB
PDI-P Criticises WFH Proposal: Who Guarantees Civil Servants Won't Go Strolling?
A member of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) in the House of Representatives has criticised the government's proposal to implement work-from-home (WFH) arrangements for civil servants to reduce fuel consumption, questioning how to ensure they actually work rather than engaging in leisure activities. The critic emphasised the need for strict oversight, clear standard operating procedures, and technological monitoring to make WFH effective, particularly for non-essential roles, amid President Prabowo Subianto's push to address global fuel crises. This debate highlights tensions in balancing efficiency, public service delivery, and resource conservation in Indonesia's public sector.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:22 WIB
Around 1,900 ships still detained in Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf
Approximately 1,900 commercial vessels remain stranded in the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf following the US and Israeli attack on Iran on 28 February 2026, with Tehran effectively closing the strategic waterway to ships linked to the aggressors. This disruption has halted maritime traffic, affecting a vast array of vessels including oil tankers carrying 190 million barrels of crude and petroleum products, leading to significant spikes in shipping rates and indices like the Baltic Dirty Tanker Index, which rose 49% since 27 February. The blockade's duration and fuel price developments will determine broader impacts on global oil exports, which normally route 30% through the strait, underscoring vulnerabilities in international trade routes.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:22 WIB
Indonesia's diesel import halt buffers supply against global risks
Indonesia has ceased diesel fuel imports following the successful implementation of the Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP), which upgraded the Balikpapan refinery's capacity to 360,000 barrels per day, ensuring self-sufficiency in diesel through Pertamina. Energy Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan assured the public of adequate national stocks amid Middle East tensions, including restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, while noting continued imports for 50% of gasoline and 70% of LPG needs from alternative sources like Angola, Brazil, the US, and Russia. The policy aims to buffer against global supply risks and prevent panic buying, promoting prudent energy consumption.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:21 WIB
Crew Member Victim of Human Trafficking Reveals Inhumane Treatment on Benoa Fishing Vessel
In a continuation of the trial at Denpasar District Court, victim witness Natsir from Brebes, Central Java, testified about the inhumane treatment endured by himself and 20 other crew members on a fishing vessel, confirming their exploitation as human trafficking. Recruited via Facebook and burdened with debts, the victims had their personal documents and phones confiscated upon arrival at Benoa Port in Bali, and were forced into grueling labour without proper training or documentation. The case involves defendants including recruiter Titin Sumartini and police officer Putu Setiawan, highlighting systemic vulnerabilities in Indonesia's fishing industry and ongoing efforts to combat trafficking.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:20 WIB
Tragedy of Bengal Tiger Cubs' Death at Bandung Zoo: West Java DPRD Urges Governance Improvements
The death of two Bengal tiger cubs, Huru and Hara, at Bandung Zoo from feline panleukopenia has prompted West Java DPRD Vice Chairman Ono Surono to criticise longstanding management failures and inadequate government oversight. He highlighted unresolved conflicts, revoked foundation permits, funding shortages reliant on public donations, and ignored cooperation offers from other zoos, urging immediate coordination for better animal care standards, including nutrition, hygiene, and health checks. This incident underscores the need for professional zoo governance to protect rare species.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:20 WIB
151 Families of Disaster Survivors in Pidie Jaya Relocated to Temporary Housing
In Pidie Jaya, Aceh, 151 families comprising 171 individuals affected by a hydrometeorological disaster have been relocated from tents at Meunasah Raya mosque to temporary housing (huntara) just before Eid al-Fitr. While this move ends the tent-based displacement, survivors face ongoing challenges including inadequate clean water distribution, non-functional drainage systems that risk health issues, and requests for additional support like cooking equipment and school supplies. Local leaders urge swift resolution to these issues to improve living conditions in the interim shelters.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:20 WIB
Google Releases Lyria 3 Pro, an AI Capable of Creating Songs Up to 3 Minutes from Prompts
Google has launched Lyria 3 Pro, an advanced AI music generation model that extends song creation capabilities to up to three minutes from text prompts, offering enhanced creative controls for elements like intros, verses, and choruses. Trained on licensed data from partners and YouTube, the model avoids imitating specific artists but draws general inspiration from mentioned musicians, with all outputs marked by invisible SynthID watermarks. Now rolling out to paid users in apps like Google Vids and ProducerAI, as well as enterprise tools such as Vertex AI, this development underscores Google's push in AI-driven content creation.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:20 WIB
Job Seekers Flock to Jakarta to Change Their Fate, But the Reality is Harsh
Post-Lebaran urbanisation continues to draw job seekers to Jakarta, perceived as an economic magnet, yet the formal job market is severely limited due to widespread layoffs and corporate efficiencies. Industry leaders highlight a paradox where increasing numbers of migrants face shrinking opportunities, potentially swelling informal sector employment and youth unemployment. They urge the government to create jobs both in the capital and regions to mitigate this ongoing issue and harness potential economic growth from the workforce influx.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:19 WIB
CELIOS Assesses SAL Injection as a Reserve to Safeguard Budget Deficit
Bhima Yudhistira, Executive Director of the Center of Economics and Law Studies (CELIOS), suggests that the Excess Budget Balance (SAL) could serve as a reserve to prevent the widening of the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN) deficit, particularly to cover energy subsidies amid rising oil prices potentially requiring an additional Rp126 trillion. He criticises the recent Rp100 trillion SAL injection into the banking sector as not targeting the root issue of low credit demand, with undisbursed loans remaining high at Rp2,506.47 trillion and sluggish growth in MSME and housing credits. This move, bringing total SAL placements to around Rp300 trillion ahead of Eid, risks increasing idle credits or degrading loan quality if forced into specific programmes.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:18 WIB
Government opens opportunities for 30 high schools to join the Garuda Elite High School ecosystem
The Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, is inviting 30 senior high schools (SMA/MA) to join the Garuda Elite High School Transformation ecosystem in 2026, aiming to bridge secondary and higher education for global competitiveness. The programme, launched in Jakarta, selects schools based on academic achievements and offers enrichment including management training, teacher capacity building in international tests like SAT and IELTS, and preparation for top universities worldwide. Currently involving 12 schools with plans to expand to 80 by 2029, this initiative seeks to produce critically thinking graduates contributing to sustainable national development.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:17 WIB
National Human Rights Commission Explores Judicial Options in Acid Attack Case Against KontraS Activist
The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) is intensively examining whether the acid attack on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus, allegedly perpetrated by rogue TNI members, should be handled in civilian or military courts to ensure justice and transparency. The commission is gathering evidence from civil society organisations, legal representatives, and the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK), with a commitment to determining if the incident constitutes a human rights violation. This case highlights ongoing concerns about institutional accountability and the need for coordinated TNI-Polri efforts to uncover intellectual masterminds and protect victims' rights.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:16 WIB
HIPMI proposes flexible coal export duty scheme based on price
The Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (HIPMI) has proposed a flexible, price-based mechanism for implementing coal export duties to balance state revenues with business sustainability amid global market fluctuations. They emphasise the need to adjust the Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) pricing to avoid double burdens on producers, as current DMO rates remain low while production costs and global prices rise. This approach aims to maintain export competitiveness, support industry viability, and promote coal downstreaming, with the policy set to take effect from 1 April 2026.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 19:15 WIB
Two Ships Detained in Strait of Hormuz - Indonesia Seeks Oil Supplies from Other Countries
Two Indonesian-owned oil tankers, Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro, remain unable to pass through the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, prompting President Prabowo Subianto to instruct Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia to secure alternative crude oil supplies from various nations. While Pertamina assures that domestic energy supplies remain unaffected due to its extensive fleet, global shipping through the strait has dropped significantly, with Iran providing escorts only to vessels from friendly countries like China and Russia, but denying passage to those linked to adversaries such as the US and Israel. This situation underscores Indonesia's proactive measures to mitigate potential disruptions to its energy security and price stability.
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