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Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:33 WIB
Do Not Force It: Fasting Should Be Broken If These Dehydration Signs Appear
A specialist physician has advised that fasting should be immediately discontinued if the body shows signs of dangerous dehydration, as the condition can impair organ function and compromise health. Dehydration during fasting occurs when fluid intake during the pre-dawn meal is insufficient or the body loses excessive fluid through daytime activities, and early recognition of symptoms is essential to prevent serious complications.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:31 WIB
Avoid Traffic During Mudik: Note These 17 Alternative Routes in West Java
West Java's Transportation Agency has announced 17 alternative routes for travellers during the 2026 Eid exodus (mudik) to help avoid congestion on main highways. The routes are divided across three regions (northern, central, and southern West Java), with approximately 25 million people from the province expected to travel during the peak period.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:31 WIB
Iran No Longer Trusts US GPS, Opts for China's Navigation System
Iran has abandoned the US-based GPS (Global Positioning System) in favour of China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System, according to reports. The shift comes amid concerns over GPS jamming during military conflicts in the Middle East and represents Iran's strategic effort to reduce dependence on Western-controlled technology infrastructure. Iranian officials confirmed in July 2025 that the country is integrating BeiDou-3 into military systems including drones and missiles, with the system offering anti-jamming features and encrypted military signals.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:30 WIB
Police Struggle to Apprehend Gang Posing as Debt Collectors Who Assaulted and Robbed Motorcyclist in West Jakarta
Police investigating an assault and robbery incident on Jalan Daan Mogot in West Jakarta are hampered by the absence of CCTV footage at the crime scene. Four men allegedly posing as debt collectors forcibly stopped a motorcyclist, accused him of defaulting on vehicle payments, beat him, threw him into a river, and fled with his motorcycle and valuables. The perpetrators deliberately exploited blind spots in the area to carry out the attack.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:29 WIB
Culture Minister hopes Indonesian music becomes nation's "soft power" on global stage
Indonesia's Culture Minister Fadli Zon has expressed hope that Indonesian music can serve as a cultural frontliner and soft power tool on the international stage, drawing parallels with other countries that leverage music for cultural diplomacy. Speaking at the 2026 National Music Day commemoration in Banten, the minister emphasised the nation's musical wealth across traditional and contemporary genres, calling for improved ecosystems through collaboration between musicians, artists, and government. The Labour Minister reinforced this vision, highlighting music's dual role as both cultural expression and a significant contributor to the creative economy and public welfare.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:28 WIB
KAI: 2.1 Million Eid Holiday Tickets Still Available
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) reported strong ticket sales for the 2026 Eid holiday travel period (11 March–1 April), with 2.4 million tickets sold from a total capacity of 4.5 million seats, representing 53.3 per cent occupancy. Approximately 2.1 million tickets remain available, with long-distance trains achieving 64.9 per cent occupancy and the peak exodus predicted for three days before Eid. KAI is offering a 30 per cent fare discount to encourage public usage of the railway network for homebound travel.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:28 WIB
Chromebook Prices in Regional Areas Reach 6-7 Million Rupiah per Unit, Prosecutor: Wow!
A corruption trial involving former Education and Culture Minister Nadiem Makarim heard testimony that Chromebook laptops purchased during his tenure cost between 6-7 million rupiah per unit through government procurement channels. Civil servants testified that through e-catalogue procurement and negotiation, prices were reduced to approximately 7.4 million rupiah per unit, prompting prosecutor scrutiny given manufacturer claims of 4.1 million rupiah production costs, highlighting potential markup issues in Indonesia's supply chain.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:26 WIB
China states Iran's selection of supreme leader is constitutional
China has stated that Iran's selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader follows the country's constitutional procedures, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasising that Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity must be respected. Khamenei, aged 56, was officially appointed on 9 March following the deaths of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and his wife in US and Israeli airstrikes on 28 February, and is expected to maintain a hardline approach towards the United States.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:25 WIB
New Leadership, Old Conflicts: Why Indonesia Must Lead Iran Peace Diplomacy
Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a February 2026 US-Israeli military strike on Iran, his son Mojtaba Khamenei was swiftly appointed as Iran's new supreme leader, demonstrating the country's institutional resilience and signalling the conflict remains unresolved. Indonesia, leveraging its Non-Aligned Movement heritage and position as the world's largest Muslim-majority nation, has an urgent responsibility to initiate active diplomatic mediation, as the Hormuz Strait closure has already spiked global oil prices and threatened Indonesia's fiscal stability.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:25 WIB
On Global Conditions, Prabowo: We Will Emerge From This Crisis
President Prabowo Subianto has expressed optimism that Indonesia will navigate global uncertainties and emerge from the current crisis in a stronger economic position. He emphasised Indonesia's abundant natural resources and commitment to achieving food and energy self-sufficiency, particularly for rice, protein, and biofuels derived from palm oil and cassava, amid global supply chain disruptions.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:22 WIB
Rupiah Today 10 March 2026: Opens Stronger, Still Shadowed by Middle East Tensions
The Indonesian rupiah opened stronger on 10 March 2026, appreciating 63 basis points to Rp16,886 per US dollar, though its gains remain limited by global uncertainties surrounding Middle Eastern conflicts and oil price volatility. Economists warn that the psychological threshold of Rp17,000 per dollar remains a critical pressure point, with domestic fiscal deficits and foreign investor outflows adding to downward pressures on the currency if geopolitical tensions persist.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:22 WIB
Rest Area Operators Urged to Maintain Fair Pricing During Lebaran Exodus
Rest area operators along Indonesian tolls are implementing mandatory price transparency measures ahead of the Lebaran exodus, requiring all tenants to display price lists clearly to prevent inflated charges. The Travoy KM 88 rest area facility coordinator emphasises that price monitoring is essential to ensure consumer comfort during peak holiday travel periods. Additional infrastructure improvements, including new turning lanes and SPKLU charging stations, are also being planned to enhance visitor experience.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:20 WIB
ADB Disburses Rp2.53 Billion Loan to Improve Indonesia's Internet Connection Quality
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced a US$150 million loan to PT Link Net Tbk (Linknet) to enhance digital infrastructure and broadband quality across Indonesia. The financing aims to strengthen Linknet's fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network expansion, facilitate open-access wholesale models for smaller businesses, and unlock Indonesia's estimated US$366 billion digital economy potential by 2030.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:19 WIB
Trump Threatens to Strike Iran 20 Times Harder if Hormuz Strait Closure Continues
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening a military response twenty times more severe than previous strikes if Iran continues to block the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime shipping corridor. The closure, which began following US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran on 28 February, has caused a 90 per cent decline in tanker traffic through the strait, disrupting approximately 20 per cent of global oil trade and liquefied natural gas exports. Trump framed the threat as protecting international energy markets whilst describing the closure as a "gift" to China and other nations dependent on Hormuz passage.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:19 WIB
Indonesia agrees with India to procure BrahMos missile system
Indonesia has entered an agreement with India to procure the BrahMos missile system, a joint Indian-Russian venture, as part of its military modernisation and defence capabilities upgrade, particularly in the maritime sector. The deal, valued between US$200 million and US$350 million, is aimed at strengthening strategic partnership between the two nations and boosting Indonesia's deterrence capabilities in safeguarding national sovereignty. This follows BrahMos's successful first foreign export to the Philippines in 2022, establishing momentum in Southeast Asian defence procurement.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:18 WIB
Rupiah Strengthens to Rp 16,894 per US Dollar This Morning
The rupiah appreciated 55 points or 0.32 per cent to Rp 16,894 per US dollar in Tuesday trading, though currency analysts predict continued volatility in the coming session. Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including escalating military action against Iranian oil facilities and threats to the Strait of Hormuz, are strengthening the US dollar and pressuring emerging-market currencies including the rupiah. Energy price surges triggered by regional conflicts, combined with stronger-than-expected Chinese inflation data, are adding to currency market pressure.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:17 WIB
Cimahi Municipality Ensures Food Stock Security Ahead of Eid, Prepares Measures to Prevent Price Volatility
Cimahi's Deputy Mayor Adhitia Yudisthira has assured residents of adequate food supply through Eid al-Fitr 2026, with no current price volatility in the market. The local government is implementing several stabilisation programmes including the Cheap Food Movement (GPM) and the Rice Preparation Scheme (Sibesti) to maintain price stability and support low-income families.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:16 WIB
Fifty creative economy entrepreneurs in Aceh Tamiang receive assistance from the Ministry of Creative Economy and BSI
The Ministry of Creative Economy and Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) have distributed business capital assistance totalling 125 million rupiah and essential goods packages to 50 creative economy entrepreneurs in Aceh Tamiang affected by flooding. The initiative, which includes financial literacy training and business management strengthening, aims to accelerate economic recovery in the disaster-affected district, with BSI also providing three-month payment deferrals for affected customers through January.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:16 WIB
OJK revokes BPR Koperindo licence following failed rehabilitation efforts
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has revoked the operating licence of PT Bank Perekonomian Rakyat (BPR) Koperindo Jaya after its management and shareholders failed to rehabilitate the bank. The decision follows months of supervisory action, including the bank's classification as unhealthy and subsequent resolution status, with the Deposit Insurance Agency (LPS) determining liquidation as the appropriate course of action.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 10:16 WIB
Check Pertamina Dex Fuel Prices Today, Tuesday 10 March 2026, at Indonesian Petrol Stations
Pertamina Dex diesel fuel prices remain unchanged as of Tuesday, 10 March 2026, maintaining the rates set on 1 March 2026 across Indonesian petrol stations. Regional variations exist, with several areas including Riau, West Sumatra, and North Kalimantan experiencing higher prices at approximately Rp 15,100 per litre above the base rate.
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