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Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 02:30 WIB
Passenger Removed from Southwest Flight Over Prayer Alarm Misunderstanding
Southwest Airlines Flight 2094 was diverted to Atlanta after several passengers were removed from the aircraft due to a misunderstanding involving a prayer timer set by a passenger observing Ramadan. The airline later apologised for the incident, characterising it as a precautionary measure based on a customer behaviour misunderstanding, whilst acknowledging criticism regarding religious freedom.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 02:11 WIB
Prabowo Appreciates Nuzulul Qur'an Commemoration at Palace with Quraish and Young Qur'an Reciter
President Prabowo Subianto expressed appreciation for the Nuzulul Qur'an commemoration held at the State Palace on Tuesday evening, which featured prominent Islamic scholar Prof. Muhammad Quraish Shihab and 11-year-old Muhammad Zian Fahrezi, an international Qur'an recitation champion. Religion Minister Nasaruddin Umar reported that Prabowo was impressed by both speakers, particularly Quraish's discourse on peace and unity, and the young reciter's exceptional performance.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 02:06 WIB
Strengthening Real-Time AI Platform to Accelerate Corporate Decision-Making
Confluent has announced new features for its Confluent Intelligence platform, including Streaming Agents that enable real-time integration of AI agents with business data through the Agent2Agent protocol. The platform also introduces multivariate anomaly detection to identify unusual patterns in data streams, helping companies make faster, more accurate decisions and prevent operational disruptions across multiple industries including retail, finance, healthcare, manufacturing and telecommunications.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 02:01 WIB
Mount Tambora Alert Status Raised; Residents Urged to Avoid 3 km Radius
Indonesia's Geological Agency has raised Mount Tambora in West Nusa Tenggara from normal (Level I) to alert status (Level II) due to increased volcanic activity. The escalation follows a significant rise in volcanic earthquakes from 267 events in January 2026 to 453 in February, indicating elevated magma pressure and supply from depths toward shallower magma systems beneath the volcano. Residents are prohibited from entering the three-kilometre exclusion zone around the volcano's centre.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:58 WIB
Matters to anticipate when travelling home for Eid using a private vehicle
A road safety expert from Jakarta Defensive Driving Consulting has warned travellers heading home for Eid to anticipate three key challenges: extended travel times, driver fatigue, and excessive baggage. Journeys from Jakarta to Central or East Java during the Eid period can take over 12 hours compared to 6-7 hours on normal days, with the Ministry of Transport estimating 143.9 million people will travel during the 2026 Eid exodus.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:55 WIB
DBS Foundation Distributes Rp11.2 Billion to Five Social Enterprises and Impact Businesses
DBS Foundation has distributed SGD850,000 (approximately Rp11.2 billion) to five social enterprises and impact businesses in Indonesia through its 2025 Grant Program, with projected reach exceeding 1.9 million beneficiaries. The recipients—Parongpong RAW Lab, Konekin, Nazava Water Filters, DoctorTool, and Sosial Business Indonesia—address diverse social challenges ranging from clean water access and inclusive employment to primary healthcare and sustainable agriculture. This distribution reflects DBS Foundation's commitment to sustainable business models as a force for social good, and reflects the growing maturity of Indonesia's social entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:30 WIB
Prabowo: No State Can Succeed Without Cleansing Itself of Corruption
President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed the government's commitment to eradicating corruption and misappropriation of state resources, emphasising that no nation can prosper without stemming corrupt practices. Speaking at a nationwide commemoration of Nuzul al-Quran at the State Palace, Prabowo stressed that Indonesia's abundant natural resources must be used to combat poverty and inequality, whilst warning against those who attempt to siphon national wealth for personal gain.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:25 WIB
Malaysia's Communications Minister Proposes Reactivation of ASEAN Media Network
Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has proposed reactivating a dormant ASEAN media network to amplify the interests of Southeast Asian member states. He plans to invite Indonesian Communications Minister Meutya Hafid and media leaders from both countries to Malaysia's National Journalists Day (Hawana) 2026 in June, extending invitations to all ASEAN members to help restore the regional network.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:22 WIB
Construction Site Drainage Blockage in Tamansari, Bogor Triggers Flooding and Scattered Boulders
Heavy rainfall caused construction materials from a building project to clog drainage systems in Tamansari, Bogor, West Java, resulting in flooding that inundated roads and residential areas with water and gravel. Floodwaters reached 30 centimetres depth along Jalan Raya Ciapus, affecting two homes and scattering construction debris across the road. Authorities attributed the flooding to drainage channel narrowing and blockage from building materials positioned near the flood site, though water levels subsided quickly after rainfall ceased.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:21 WIB
Nuzulul Qur'an: Prabowo declares corruption must be eliminated as religious teaching
President Prabowo Subianto has declared that corruption and misuse of state wealth must be eliminated, describing such practices as violations of religious and historical principles. Speaking at the state-level Nuzulul Qur'an commemoration ceremony, he pledged the government's commitment to ensuring national resources are utilised for public welfare whilst warning against those who seek to plunder Indonesia's wealth for personal gain.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:08 WIB
Government Prepares Housing Law Bill
Indonesia's Housing and Settlements Minister Maruarar Sirait announced that the government is preparing a comprehensive Housing Law Bill covering land provision and residential financing for the public. The bill aims to strengthen the national housing ecosystem and provide certainty to all stakeholders through coordinated regulation between central and local authorities. The government will maintain a fixed interest rate of approximately 5 per cent for subsidised home financing and extend mortgage tenures up to 30 years to ease affordability for lower-income households.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:03 WIB
Prabowo: Indonesia Must Not Lose to Those Plundering National Wealth
President Prabowo Subianto has reiterated his commitment to combating corruption and embezzlement, declaring that no nation can progress whilst its government fails to rid itself of corrupt practices. Speaking at a Nuzulul Quran commemoration event at the State Palace in Jakarta, Prabowo warned against those attempting to plunder national wealth and transfer it abroad whilst Indonesian citizens remain impoverished, and called for support from religious scholars to uphold truth and justice.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:02 WIB
Cak Imin reminds PKB cadres to deliver justice for the people
Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar, chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB), has urged party cadres to actively work towards delivering justice to the Indonesian people, stating that justice cannot come naturally but must be pursued through serious political effort. Speaking at a cultural Quran recitation event in Jakarta, Cak Imin referenced the Quran's vision of security and wellbeing achievable only through justice, and specifically instructed PKB's autonomous body, Panji Bangsa, to champion the rights of marginalised communities and those excluded from economic welfare access.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:01 WIB
Prabowo Orders Stabilisation of Essential Goods Prices and Food Stocks Ahead of Eid al-Fitr
President Prabowo Subianto has directed his Red and White Cabinet to maintain affordable prices for essential goods and ensure smooth food supply and distribution ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in mid-March 2026. The President chaired a limited cabinet meeting at Merdeka Palace on 10 March to discuss governmental preparations, emphasising cross-ministerial coordination in food availability, price controls, and logistics distribution. Recent meetings have also focused on energy supplies, fuel availability, and security measures for the Eid holiday period.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:55 WIB
OJK tightens oversight: IPO proceeds must be placed in dedicated account
The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) has mandated that all Initial Public Offering (IPO) proceeds must be deposited into a dedicated account to strengthen oversight and monitoring of fund usage. The policy, part of broader efforts to enhance corporate governance in Indonesia's capital market, is outlined in OJK Regulation No. 40 of 2025 and represents an acceleration of previously planned regulatory strengthening measures.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:51 WIB
3.5 Million Vehicles Predicted to Exit Greater Jakarta During Eid 2026 Holiday Exodus
PT Jasa Marga estimates that 3.5 million vehicles will depart the Jakarta metropolitan area during the 2026 Eid holiday period, with peak outbound traffic expected on 18 March and return traffic peaking on 24 March. The Indonesian government has approved a work-from-anywhere (WFA) policy for five days during the holiday period to distribute traffic flows and reduce congestion on major routes.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:50 WIB
Director General of Taxation Reports 99 Per Cent of Finance Ministry Civil Servants Have Filed Annual Tax Returns via Coretax
The Director General of Taxation Bimo Wijayanto announced that approximately 99 per cent of civil servants within Indonesia's Ministry of Finance have filed their annual personal income tax returns (SPT) through the new Coretax system. Compliance rates across other government ministries and agencies are also notably high, with most institutions meeting the February 28, 2026 deadline set by the Government Personnel and Bureaucratic Reform Ministry to encourage early filing ahead of the final March 31 deadline.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:43 WIB
Dahnil: 2,000 Indonesian Pilgrims Stranded Due to Flight Disruptions
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar reported that approximately 2,000 Indonesian pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia experienced delays due to flight disruptions, particularly on connecting routes affected by instability in the Middle East. The delays were compounded by expensive ticket prices, forcing some pilgrims to remain abroad temporarily whilst seeking more affordable fares. The government is coordinating with relevant ministries and airlines to prevent similar issues in future pilgrim journeys.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:30 WIB
Stock Market Volatility: Five Tips to Keep Your Investment Stable
Stock market fluctuations are a normal occurrence in investment, driven by global economic conditions, monetary policy changes, and investor sentiment. The article provides five practical strategies for maintaining portfolio stability amid market volatility, including setting long-term investment goals and implementing disciplined investment management strategies such as fundamental analysis and risk management.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:22 WIB
Overlapping Mining Permits and Illegal Mining Pose Law Enforcement Challenges for Indonesia's Extractive Sector
Law enforcement officials in Indonesia have identified overlapping mining permits and illegal mining as major obstacles to effective governance and ethical practices in the country's mining sector. Acting Director Wahyudi Akbari of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources stated that multiple permits for the same commodity in a single region damage the investment climate and reduce state revenues, whilst illegal mining causes environmental damage, social conflict, and substantial losses to the government.
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