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Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:31 WIB
Deepfakes Become More Terrifying: Zoom Officially Releases Human Detection Feature
Zoom has partnered with World, an identity verification company owned by Sam Altman, to integrate features that ensure video call participants are genuine humans rather than AI-generated deepfakes, addressing rising threats in business communications. This move follows high-profile incidents, such as the 2024 Arup case where a Hong Kong employee authorised a $25 million transfer after a deepfake video meeting, and similar attacks reported in Singapore in 2025, with global deepfake fraud losses exceeding $200 million in the first quarter of 2025 alone. Traditional video frame analysis for detecting manipulations is becoming ineffective against advancing AI, making such innovations crucial for protecting high-value transactions.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:30 WIB
Former Google Executive Pessimistic After Meeting with Nadiem to Discuss Chromebooks
In a corruption trial over the procurement of Chromebook laptops for Indonesian schools, former Google Asia Pacific President Scott Beaumont testified that he felt pessimistic about Google's involvement in the education programme following an initial meeting with then-Education Minister Nadiem Makarim in February 2020. Beaumont explained that despite efforts to promote Chromebooks, the ministry showed greater familiarity with competitors like Microsoft, and no agreements were reached. The case involves alleged state losses from the procurement of Chromebooks and unnecessary Chrome Device Management, with Nadiem and three other former ministry officials as defendants, highlighting issues in Indonesia's digital education initiatives.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:29 WIB
Energy Crisis Looms Over Asia, IMF Calls for Structural Reforms
The IMF warns that Asia's heavy reliance on imported energy poses a major systemic vulnerability amid rising global prices due to geopolitical conflicts, potentially triggering inflation and weakening external balances across the region. Despite a relatively strong economic foundation entering 2026, with sustained growth and recovering domestic consumption, the high energy intensity of Asian economies exacerbates the risks, with net energy imports equating to about 2.5% of GDP regionally and up to 8% in countries like Singapore and Thailand. The IMF projects regional inflation to rise from 1.4% in 2025 to 2.6% in 2026 and urges structural reforms to mitigate these pressures and enhance energy resilience.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:29 WIB
Six Beginner-Friendly Apps for Buying American Stocks
This article highlights six user-friendly mobile applications that enable Indonesian beginners to invest in US stocks with low capital requirements and educational features. Platforms like Nanovest, Pintu, Stockbit, Gotrade, and eToro offer fractional shares, tokenized stocks, community insights, and copy trading to simplify access to global markets. Regulated by authorities such as OJK, these apps promote safe and efficient investing, empowering novices to diversify portfolios in leading tech firms like Nvidia and Tesla.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:28 WIB
Trade Worth Rp2,800 Trillion, Indonesia Opens KJRI in Chengdu Targeting China's Western Economic Hub
Indonesia is expanding its economic diplomacy in China by establishing the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia (KJRI) in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, following the signing of Presidential Regulation No. 10 of 2026. This move aims to strengthen strategic cooperation in key sectors such as industry, renewable energy, health, and tourism, amid bilateral trade exceeding $167 billion (Rp2,800 trillion) in 2025. Sichuan, with a GDP of approximately $1 trillion and 5.5% growth, is seen as a vital gateway to China's southwest region, enhancing people-to-people ties through education, culture, and direct flights to Jakarta and Bali.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:27 WIB
After Flood in Suryakencana, Bogor City Government Plans Drainage Widening
Following a flash flood that submerged Jalan Suryakencana in Bogor on Sunday evening, the city's Public Works and Spatial Planning Department has initiated drainage normalisation and plans to widen the channels after assessing their effectiveness. Officials identified blockages from household waste, plastic gallons, and wooden crates, exacerbated by street vendors and ongoing demolitions at Plaza Bogor and Pasar Bogor. This initiative aims to improve flood resilience in areas draining into the Ciliwung and Cisadane Rivers, highlighting urban infrastructure challenges in the face of heavy rainfall.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:27 WIB
Raw Malang Reservoir in North Jakarta Lacks Access, Only Has Small Hole
Residents near the Raw Malang Reservoir in Semper Timur, Cilincing, North Jakarta, are complaining about the lack of proper access to the facility, which was built around 2024 and is surrounded by walls without any gates. A section of the wall has collapsed due to gang fights, forcing locals to enter through the breach, limiting the reservoir's use for activities like exercise and children's play. The community urges provincial or city authorities to provide adequate access to optimise the reservoir's benefits and prevent it from becoming a wasted resource.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:26 WIB
Price of Non-Subsidised 5.5 kg and 12 kg LPG Rises, Bahlil Speaks Out
Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, has addressed the price increase of non-subsidised LPG in 5.5 kg and 12 kg sizes, effective from 18 April 2026, stating that such adjustments follow market mechanisms primarily affecting industrial and hospitality sectors. He assured that the subsidised 3 kg LPG prices remain stable with no increases, and national stocks are above the minimum 10-day standard. This policy continuity, unchanged since the introduction of 3 kg subsidised LPG in 2006-2007, underscores the government's commitment to protecting household energy affordability amid global price fluctuations.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:25 WIB
Government and UNICEF Launch CPAP 2026-2030: Foundation for Golden Indonesia 2045
The Indonesian government and UNICEF have officially launched the Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) for 2026-2030, titled "Together for Every Indonesian Child," with a total budget of US$131 million to enhance child nutrition, health, education, and protection. This initiative, continuing a partnership since 1996, focuses on 13 priority provinces and serves as a foundation for national development plans like RPJMN and RPJPN, aiming to improve child welfare nationwide and support the vision of Golden Indonesia 2045. The launch, attended by key ministers and provincial representatives, emphasises the role of local governments in integrating these efforts into regional planning.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:23 WIB
How to Check BPNT 2026 Recipients on Your Phone Using ID Card and Disbursement Schedule
The Indonesian Ministry of Social Affairs is distributing the Non-Cash Food Assistance (BPNT) programme for 2026, targeting 18.2 million vulnerable families in the lowest welfare deciles, with each recipient receiving Rp600,000 quarterly to purchase rice and eggs via e-Warongs. Beneficiaries can verify their status online using their National ID Number (NIK) through the official Kemensos website or the Cek Bansos app, with disbursements for the second quarter starting in April 2026 following accelerated data updates. This initiative, based on quarterly-updated National Socio-Economic Data (DTSEN) from BPS, aims to enhance welfare support amid economic challenges.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:22 WIB
What Are Minister Amran's Duties in Food SOEs?
President Prabowo Subianto has granted special authority to Minister of Agriculture Amran Sulaiman through Presidential Instruction No. 2 of 2026 to accelerate food self-sufficiency in agriculture, aiming to enhance national resilience and independence. The instruction empowers the minister to assign tasks to state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in agriculture, agroindustry, and food logistics—such as PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara and Perum Bulog—provide performance recommendations, and advise on the appointment and dismissal of their boards. This collaborative effort involves the Ministry of Finance, SOE Management Agency, and BPI Danantara to address supply chain challenges, funded by the state budget, underscoring the government's commitment to sustainable domestic food production and distribution.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:21 WIB
Ministry of Agriculture: Santri and Pesantren Contribute to Food Security
The Indonesian Ministry of Agriculture has highlighted the role of santri (Islamic boarding school students) and pesantren in enhancing national food security, particularly through the "Santri Tani" programme that promotes love for domestic products and reduces food waste. This initiative, implemented across pesantren from Aceh to Papua and tailored to local potentials, aligns with broader efforts towards food self-sufficiency achieved in 2025, involving collaborations with the TNI and Polri. The Siliwangi Santri Camp in Bandung, attended by 1,000 santri, underscores the integration of spiritual education with national defence and agricultural development to foster patriotic future leaders.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:21 WIB
Minister of Public Works Accelerates People's School Construction, Targets Completion Before 2026 New Academic Year
Indonesia's Minister of Public Works, Dody Hanggodo, has set an ambitious target to complete the construction of People's Schools before the 2026 academic year, emphasising high-quality standards and worker safety to secure the nation's future generations. State-owned contractor PT Brantas Abipraya is intensifying efforts through enhanced supervision, project management, and round-the-clock operations involving hundreds of workers, viewing the project as a vital investment in expanding educational access. The integrated dormitory-style schools will feature comprehensive facilities from primary to high school levels, including teacher housing, student dormitories, and sports amenities, underscoring the government's commitment to integrated learning environments.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:21 WIB
Investing Rp 1.3 Trillion, Toyota to Produce Hybrid Car Batteries in Indonesia
PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) has partnered with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL) to produce electric vehicle batteries locally, investing Rp 1.3 trillion to enhance the hybrid battery localisation and boost Indonesia's automotive ecosystem. This collaboration aims to strengthen the national supply chain, promote downstream industrialisation, and position Indonesia as a key production and export hub for the Global South, aligning with Toyota's multi-pathway strategy to reduce carbon emissions through technologies like HEVs and BEVs. The initiative is expected to drive economic growth, increase local content, and improve energy resilience, marking a significant step in sustainable mobility development in the country.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:20 WIB
Merah Putih Cooperative Opens Recruitment for Prospective Managers, Zulhas Reveals 200,000 Applicants
The Indonesian government has seen an overwhelming response to the recruitment for 30,000 manager positions at the Merah Putih Village Cooperatives (Kopdes), with over 220,000 applicants registering just days after the process opened, as announced by Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan. Infrastructure development is progressing, with more than 35,000 suitable land plots identified and thousands of sites under construction, aiming for completion of 30,000 cooperatives by June 2026. This initiative, supported by new regulations and state-owned enterprises, underscores the government's push to strengthen rural economies through cooperative structures and community management.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:20 WIB
In Response to JK's Statement, Jokowi: I Am a Village Person
President Joko Widodo has responded modestly to former Vice President Jusuf Kalla's claims about his role in Jokowi's political rise and his presidency's impact on Indonesia. Jokowi, speaking in Solo, described himself as an ordinary "village person" and deferred judgment on whether the country is in ruins, stating it is not for him to assess. This exchange highlights ongoing reflections on their past collaboration, including JK's support in Jokowi's successful 2012 Jakarta gubernatorial bid and 2014 presidential victory.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:18 WIB
Gas Price Hike Prompts Residents to Get Creative: From Saving Usage to Switching Cylinders
The price of non-subsidised 12kg LPG cylinders in Indonesia has risen from approximately Rp 192,000 to Rp 228,000, exacerbating financial pressures on households amid broader increases in fuel and essential goods prices. Residents like Michael from West Jakarta and Pudji are responding by cutting back on usage, fearing knock-on effects on food and transport costs, and considering switches to smaller subsidised options despite availability and upfront cost challenges. This surge highlights wider economic strains, compelling families to rethink daily budgeting and energy choices.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:17 WIB
Prosecutor Questions Who Coined the Term 'Sultan' Kemnaker, Defendant Says It Came from Noel
In a corruption court trial in Central Jakarta, defendant Irvian Bobby Mahendro testified that the nickname "Sultan Kemnaker" was coined by former Deputy Minister of Manpower Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan, known as Noel, during questioning about its origins. Bobby explained that Noel used the term to imply he was "playboyish" with many women, a label he objected to. The case involves allegations of extortion totaling over Rp 6.5 billion for occupational health and safety certifications, with practices reportedly continuing under Noel's tenure.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:16 WIB
Gunung Mas Health Office Expands Reach of Free Health Check Programme to Company Workers
The Gunung Mas District Health Office in Central Kalimantan is extending its free health check programme (CKG) to workers in state-owned enterprises, regional companies, and private firms through a proactive outreach approach via local health centres. This initiative, which has already served employees of PLN and the regional water company Perumdam Maruang Duhung, aims to enable early disease detection and boost workplace productivity by increasing health awareness among workers. Future expansions will target more private sector companies in the area, underscoring the programme's role in broadening access to essential health services.
Mon, 20 Apr 2026, 15:16 WIB
Appeal Granted, Sentence for Three Defendants in Murder of Australian National in Bali Increased
The Denpasar High Court has increased the prison sentences for three defendants convicted in the planned murder of Australian national Zivan Radmanovic at a villa in Bali's Badung regency, aligning the ruling with the original prosecutor's demands. Darcy Francesco Jenson's sentence was raised to 17 years for aiding the murder and attempted murder, while Mevlut Coskun and Paea-I-Middlemore Tupou each received 18 years as the on-site executors. This case, stemming from a June 2025 shooting that also injured another Australian, underscores the judiciary's commitment to ensuring sentences reflect the severity of roles in cross-border criminal activities.
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