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Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:29 WIB
Over 2.8 Million Vehicles Pass Through the Nusantara Regional Toll Road Sections
PT Jasa Marga reported a total of 2.875 million vehicles traversing the Nusantara Regional toll roads from 11 to 25 March 2026 during the Eid al-Fitr 1447H homecoming and return period, marking a 5.21% increase compared to normal daily traffic. Significant surges were observed on routes such as Solo-Yogyakarta NYIA Kulon Progo (101.65% increase) and Balikpapan-Samarinda (47.78% increase), highlighting the infrastructure's role in managing peak holiday travel. To alleviate congestion, Jasa Marga introduced a 30% toll discount on select routes from 26 to 27 March 2026, underscoring efforts to enhance accessibility and safety during major public holidays.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:28 WIB
H+5 Eid, 11,000 Whoosh Tickets Sold Until Thursday Afternoon
PT Kereta Cepat Indonesia China (KCIC) reported that 11,000 tickets for the Whoosh high-speed train were sold by Thursday afternoon, five days after Eid al-Fitr, with expectations of an increase to 18,000 passengers by evening. The company anticipates further surges on Saturday and Sunday due to the end of school holidays and work-from-anywhere policies, following a peak of 24,000 passengers on Tuesday during the return flow. Overall, passenger volume during the 2026 Eid transport period rose 11.3% to 224,827 compared to the previous year, highlighting the train's role in boosting the economy through ticketing and ancillary revenues.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:28 WIB
Indonesia bolsters food reserves as extreme El Niño looms
Indonesia is strengthening its government food reserves in anticipation of a severe 'Godzilla El Niño' event, potentially intensified by a positive Indian Ocean Dipole, which could lead to a prolonged dry season starting in April. Bapanas Deputy I Gusti Ketut Astawa highlighted that reserves of key staples like rice, corn, cooking oil, sugar, and meats remain sufficient, with rice stocks at 4.08 million tons, enabling swift intervention programs during weather anomalies. The National Research and Innovation Agency urges mitigation efforts to address uneven impacts, including drought in the south and flooding risks in the northeast.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:26 WIB
Kaltim Prosecutor's Office Seizes Rp214 Billion from Transmigration Land Corruption Case
The East Kalimantan High Prosecutor's Office has recovered Rp214 billion in state funds seized in a corruption case involving the misuse of state-owned land in the Ministry of Villages, Disadvantaged Regions Development, and Transmigration. The seizure relates to mining activities by PT JMB Group on transmigration land in Kutai Kartanegara Regency, with six suspects from private and state sectors detained. Assets including cash in multiple currencies, luxury branded bags, gold jewellery, and high-end vehicles have been confiscated to support the ongoing investigation and trial proceedings.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:26 WIB
Visit to Jokowi's Home: Gibran's Special Staff Discuss IKN Developments
Tina Talisa, a special staff member to Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka, visited former President Joko Widodo in Solo for an Eid al-Fitr courtesy call, where they discussed national unity and the progress of the Nusantara Capital (IKN) project. Jokowi emphasised the importance of maintaining unity and harmony amid national dynamics, while Tina highlighted the government's commitment to accelerating IKN's development with a budgeted Rp48.8 trillion for 2025-2029. The meeting underscores the continuity of strategic national programmes under the new administration led by President Prabowo Subianto.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:25 WIB
Indonesia's Cocoa Imports Surge, The Problem is Indeed Complex
President Prabowo Subianto has highlighted Indonesia's heavy reliance on cocoa imports, estimated at US$1.1 billion annually despite domestic production of 600,000 tonnes, amid structural issues in the cocoa industry including shrinking land areas and stagnant exports. Over the past two decades, cocoa plantation areas have declined from over 1.7 million hectares in 2012 to 1.36 million hectares in 2024, primarily due to low productivity among smallholder farmers who manage over 90% of the plantations. While exports remain stable, imports have surged dramatically, nearly matching export volumes in 2023 and reaching nearly 195,000 tonnes worth US$1.7 billion in 2025, underscoring Indonesia's vulnerability in the global value chain and the need for enhanced processing and value addition domestically.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:23 WIB
PKP allocates Rp22.6 billion to support improvement of housing quality in Samosir
The Ministry of Housing and Settlement Areas (PKP) has allocated Rp22.6 billion for 2026 to enhance housing quality and settlement arrangements in Samosir Regency, North Sumatra. This funding includes Rp11.5 billion for slum area improvements at 25 locations and Rp11.1 billion for the Self-Help Housing Stimulus Assistance (BSPS) programme, targeting 556 units for low-income households. As part of a national initiative prioritised by President Prabowo Subianto to address 400,000 substandard homes, the programme aims to foster community participation and sustainable development in the region.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:21 WIB
Passenger Arrivals at Pasar Senen Station Remain High
Passenger arrivals at Jakarta's Pasar Senen Station reached 18,203 by 9:00 AM on Thursday, marking the highest among stations in the Daop 1 Jakarta region during the ongoing Lebaran return flow in 2026. This figure surpasses departures, which stood at 15,061, underscoring the intense post-holiday traffic primarily from cities like Semarang, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, Purwokerto, and Bandung, with overall arrivals in the region hitting 52,471 compared to 33,520 departures. PT Kereta Api Indonesia is enhancing services through additional staff, improved cleanliness, and security to ensure smooth operations, while urging passengers to plan ahead and arrive early.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:20 WIB
El Niño Not Guaranteed to Hamper Food Production, Provided Indonesia Does This
An agriculture expert from the Center of Reform on Economics warns that the extreme El Niño phenomenon poses a serious risk to Indonesia's food production system, potentially leading to prolonged droughts and reduced rainfall, particularly in Java. However, she emphasises that production declines are not inevitable if mitigated through improved productivity, stronger irrigation systems, advanced agricultural technology, and efficient management, as demonstrated by China's response to the 2023 El Niño. In Indonesia, challenges persist due to rain-dependent farming, outdated seeds, and small-scale operations, underscoring the need for policy responses to enhance resilience.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:19 WIB
Khofifah urges regional heads to prepare strategies to face global dynamics
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa has called on regional leaders to develop integrated strategies to counter global geopolitical dynamics that could impact the energy, food, and logistics sectors in the province. She emphasised the need to strengthen regional resilience and adaptive capacity to mitigate risks and seize opportunities amid these challenges. As a key driver of the national economy, East Java contributes 14.40 per cent to Indonesia's GDP, with positive investment growth and a pivotal role in national logistics through Tanjung Perak Port.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:19 WIB
Indonesia keeps watch on foreigners in Bali despite WFA policy
Indonesian immigration officials in Bali have assured that the Work From Anywhere (WFA) policy will not compromise their ability to monitor foreign nationals and enforce immigration regulations. Felucia Sengky Ratna, head of the directorate general's Bali office, emphasised that robust risk assessments and ongoing monitoring systems, including data integration and field oversight, will maintain national security and public interests. Meanwhile, the Ngurah Rai Immigration Office continues 24-hour operations at the airport and routine checks in areas with high concentrations of foreigners, such as Kuta, ensuring seamless services during the Eid al-Fitr period without relaxing security measures.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:16 WIB
Eco-Friendly Operations: BNI Saves 559,000 GJ of Energy Throughout 2025
PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) has achieved significant energy savings of 559,194 gigajoules throughout 2025 by implementing various efficiency initiatives and reducing carbon emissions across its operations, primarily through decreased electricity consumption. This accomplishment aligns with BNI's adoption of green building concepts, with several of its facilities earning prestigious certifications such as Green Building Gold for Menara BNI Pejompongan and Platinum for Plaza BNI BSD. The bank's commitment underscores a broader strategy to integrate sustainability into its business lines, delivering tangible benefits for efficiency and environmental impact.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:16 WIB
Garuda School programme not exclusive education, minister ensures
Indonesia's Minister of Education Yuliarto has assured that the Garuda Transformation School programme, set to launch in 2026 with at least 30 top schools, is not intended to create exclusive institutions but rather hubs of excellence that benefit the wider educational ecosystem. The initiative, part of the Prabowo-Gibran administration's focus on STEM-based learning, aims to foster inclusivity by encouraging improvements in surrounding schools and providing programmes accessible to talented students beyond those enrolled. This policy is designed to cultivate globally competitive talents capable of propelling Indonesia towards future prosperity.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:15 WIB
Ministry of Health: Measles Cases Drop by Around 95 Percent from First Week of 2026
The Indonesian Ministry of Health reports a significant decline in measles cases, with only 177 suspected and 121 confirmed cases in week 11 of 2026, marking a roughly 95 percent reduction from the 2,740 suspected and 2,268 confirmed cases in the first week. This downward trend, attributed to intensified immunisation drives and public education on healthy living, has been observed across most affected provinces, though Nusa Tenggara Barat remains a hotspot. The government aims to achieve 95 percent immunisation coverage within one to two weeks ahead of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr celebrations to further curb the outbreak.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:15 WIB
Expert: Perpetrators must be tried in general courts in the Andrie Yunus case
Legal expert Ahmad Sofian argues that the TNI personnel who threw acid on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus should be tried in general courts rather than military ones, as the crime occurred in a non-military context and affected a civilian. He criticises Article 65(1) of the 2004 TNI Law for conflicting with Article 27(1) of the 1945 Constitution by granting military personnel unequal treatment under the law. To enable general court proceedings, Sofian recommends a judicial review at the Constitutional Court or a Perppu from President Prabowo Subianto to override the provision and apply the new Criminal Procedure and Penal Codes.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:15 WIB
Bahlil Prepares Measured Relaxations for Coal and Nickel
Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, has announced plans for measured production relaxations in the coal and nickel sectors if prices remain stable, ensuring coordination with market supply and demand. President Prabowo has directed prioritisation of national interests in resource management and exploration of new revenue sources in minerals, including potential increases to the Mineral Reference Price (HPM) for nickel to ensure fairer benefits for the state. This policy aims to balance economic stability with sustainable resource utilisation.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:14 WIB
How to Implement Revenge Saving Amid Economic Uncertainty
The revenge saving trend is gaining traction as a response to economic pressures and rising living costs in Indonesia, shifting from post-pandemic splurging to aggressive saving for financial security. This approach involves not just budgeting but a mindset change towards money management, driven by concerns over inflation, market volatility, and job risks. Practical steps include automating savings transfers and participating in challenges like 'no-buy months' to build consistency and resist consumerism.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:13 WIB
2,713 Hectares Burnt in Three Months, Riau Declares Forest and Land Fire Emergency Alert
The National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has recorded 2,713.26 hectares of forest and land fires in Riau Province over the past three months, from 1 January to 24 March 2026, with significant increases in districts such as Siak, Pelalawan, Indragiri Hulu, and Indragiri Hilir. In response, the Riau Provincial Government has declared an emergency alert status for forest and land fires, effective until 30 November, to accelerate field coordination and response efforts. BNPB, along with local disaster agencies and forestry teams, is intensifying firefighting operations via ground and air means, evacuating affected residents, assessing damages, and enhancing patrols in vulnerable areas to mitigate further risks.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:13 WIB
PKH Assistants Prohibited from Directing Beneficiaries to Shop at Specific Locations
Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf has banned PKH assistants from directing family beneficiaries to purchase essential goods at specific outlets and from handling their benefit cards, citing potential harm to recipients. He revealed that violations have led to dishonourable dismissals of some assistants employed as government workers under contract. The minister emphasised the noble duty of assistants to ensure aid is used for family economic improvement, warning of strict oversight by both official bodies and the public.
Thu, 26 Mar 2026, 14:13 WIB
Prabowo Highlights Unfair Mineral Industry for the State
President Prabowo Subianto has criticised the domestic mineral industry for failing to deliver fair benefits to Indonesia, instructing Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia to prioritise national interests in resource management. The government is advancing 20 first-phase downstreaming projects and 13 additional ones, with a total investment of approximately Rp239 trillion, while optimising domestic energy potentials like ethanol and biodiesel from CPO to achieve energy self-sufficiency. This directive underscores Prabowo's focus on equitable resource exploitation and accelerating the energy transition through renewable sources.
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