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Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:30 WIB
KAI and Transport Ministry ensure smooth and safe Eid holiday transport operations
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) and Indonesia's Transport Ministry are coordinating operational efforts to ensure safe and efficient rail services during the 2026 Eid holiday season, which runs for 22 days from 11 March to 1 April. The railway operator will handle approximately 61.8 million passengers with a 5.4 per cent capacity increase, supported by government stimulus packages offering up to 30 per cent tariff discounts on over 1.28 million economy class seats. KAI has implemented comprehensive safety measures including infrastructure inspections, digital system upgrades, and deployment of 3,028 additional personnel across stations and service points.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:30 WIB
MMSGI Strengthens Learning Quality for 355 Students Through Bigger Dream Programme
PT MMS Group Indonesia (MMSGI) and the Life After Mine Foundation (LINE) have launched the Bigger Dream 2026 programme to enhance educational quality for 355 students across two schools in East Jakarta, with improvements to school facilities and capacity-building initiatives for students and teachers. The initiative, supported by 185 MMSGI employees as volunteers, builds on the success of the 2025 programme which achieved renovations of 10 school facilities and benefited 232 direct recipients, whilst expanding the commitment to sustainable social impact in education.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:30 WIB
Evidence of US Powerlessness After Trump Expels Advanced Weapons Supplier
Despite President Trump's anger and blacklisting of AI company Anthropic from government institutions, the Pentagon has issued a memo allowing continued use of Anthropic's AI tools for national security purposes on a phased discontinuation basis over six months with special exemptions. The situation illustrates the difficulty the US government faces in completely severing ties with Anthropic, which holds a $200 billion contract for military AI defence systems despite Trump's accusations that the company is a left-wing "woke" enterprise threatening US security.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:30 WIB
Automotive Giant to Cut 50,000 Jobs by 2030
German automotive giant Volkswagen has announced plans to eliminate approximately 50,000 jobs in Germany by 2030, significantly exceeding a previously agreed target of 35,000 redundancies, as the company pursues aggressive cost-cutting measures to combat declining profitability. The group's net profit fell 44 per cent in 2025 to €6.9 billion, prompting CEO Oliver Blume to expand efficiency programmes aimed at achieving €6 billion in annual net cost savings by 2030. The restructuring will extend to key subsidiaries including Audi, Porsche, and software developer CARIAD, reflecting the broader industry shift towards electric vehicles and digitalisation.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:29 WIB
Rismon Sianipar Praises Jokowi Family: Open to Forgiving Despite Harsh Criticism
Rismon Sianipar, the suspect in the case alleging former President Joko Widodo's diploma was forged, has praised the Jokowi family for embodying democratic values and their willingness to forgive him despite his harsh criticism. After discovering new evidence confirming the authenticity of Jokowi's credentials, Rismon apologised directly to Jokowi at his Jakarta residence and subsequently met with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming, promising to atone by publishing a book documenting Jokowi's legitimate qualifications.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:29 WIB
Corruption Commission: Rp84 million per quota collected to accelerate 2023 special pilgrimage
Indonesia's anti-corruption commission (KPK) revealed that Rp84 million (USD 5,000) per quota was collected from pilgrim operators to accelerate the 2023 special hajj quota scheme, allegedly orchestrated by a Ministry of Religion official. The investigation has resulted in state losses estimated at Rp622 billion, with two suspects—including former Religion Minister Yaqut—facing corruption charges and travel bans.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:29 WIB
Jokowi Accepts Apology from Rismon Sianipar in Fraudulent Diploma Case
President Joko Widodo has accepted an apology from Rismon Sianipar over allegations of a fraudulent diploma, with his legal counsel confirming the acceptance and a restorative justice petition to Metro Jaya Police. Sianipar has admitted his research in his book "Jokowi's White Paper" was incorrect and acknowledged that Jokowi's diploma is genuine, pledging to account for his error by publishing a corrective book.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:29 WIB
Culture Minister Advocates for Strengthening Museums as Cultural and Educational Centres
Indonesia's Culture Minister Fadli Zon has emphasised the need to strengthen museums as vital public spaces and cultural-educational hubs, inaugurating environmental improvements at the Adityawarman Museum in Padang, West Sumatra. The ministry is providing special allocation funds to support non-physical activities such as exhibitions, cultural performances, and museum activation programmes, whilst promoting professional management standards including enhanced storytelling, curation, lighting, and digital technology integration to improve visitor experience.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:29 WIB
The Bantargebang Tragedy: Evidence of Indonesia's Fragile Waste Management System
The March 2024 waste collapse at Bantargebang landfill that killed seven people has exposed critical failures in Indonesia's waste management system. Professor Wiratni from Gadjah Mada University argues the root problem lies in treating waste management as mere disposal rather than integrated processing, compounded by inadequate landfill engineering standards and insufficient community engagement. She advocates for a comprehensive approach combining technological innovation with social engineering and community participation to prevent future disasters and create sustainable waste management systems.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:29 WIB
BRIN: Indonesia Has Opportunity to Join Lunar Observatory Mission Collaboration
Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has identified opportunities for the nation to participate in an international collaboration for an astronomical observatory mission on the Moon. The project, which includes developing observation instruments for future lunar missions, represents a significant opportunity for Indonesia to strengthen its space research capacity and contribute to advancing global space exploration and scientific knowledge.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:28 WIB
Eid al-Fitr amid Inflation Pressures and Geopolitical Crisis
Indonesia faces recurring inflationary pressures ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, with year-on-year inflation reaching 4.76 per cent in February 2026, exceeding government targets. The article argues that structural weaknesses in the food distribution system, coupled with global geopolitical tensions affecting energy prices, require comprehensive agricultural reform and stronger state intervention rather than temporary market operations. Food security is framed as a matter of national sovereignty requiring domestic production capacity strengthening and efficient supply chain management.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:27 WIB
Ragunan Zoo Provides 27 Parking Spots to Accommodate Rising Eid Holiday Visitors
Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta has prepared 27 additional parking spaces to cope with anticipated visitor surges during the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijra holiday period. The expanded parking facilities can accommodate up to 5,500 vehicles and approximately 20,000 motorcycles, based on historical data showing average daily visitation of around 43,000 visitors during the two-week Eid break.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:27 WIB
Meeting between Rismon, suspect in Jokowi's diploma case, and Gibran
Rismon Hismon Hasiholan Sianipar, the suspect in the case alleging forged credentials of Indonesia's seventh president Jokowi, met with Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka at the Vice President's office in Central Jakarta on Friday, 13 March 2026. Rismon stated the visit was to pay respects to Gibran. The meeting follows Gibran's previous acknowledgement of Rismon's apology regarding the alleged diploma forgery case and his appreciation of Rismon's stance.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:27 WIB
Weather Forecast for Central Java 14-15 March 2026: Warning of Extreme Weather During Peak Homecoming Traffic
The Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued warnings of extreme weather conditions including heavy rainfall, strong winds and lightning strikes across several districts in Central Java on 14-15 March 2026, coinciding with the peak of the first wave of homecoming traffic during Eid celebrations. Multiple districts across the province are on extreme weather alert status, with authorities urging travellers to exercise caution, particularly in mountainous areas and river basins, whilst police have deployed nearly 29,000 personnel and 219 security posts to manage the anticipated holiday migration.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:26 WIB
Promotion: Software Engineering Programme Journal Reputasi at UBSI Achieves SINTA 4 Accreditation
Jurnal Reputasi, managed by the Software Engineering (RPL) Programme at Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika (UBSI), has successfully upgraded its national accreditation rating from SINTA 5 to SINTA 4 as of February 2025. The upgraded status, which covers volumes 5 through 9 (until 2029), reflects the journal's improved scientific quality, governance, and publishing consistency. The achievement resulted from enhanced editorial management, rigorous peer-review processes, improved article quality, and adherence to national scientific publication ethics standards.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:26 WIB
32 Indonesian Citizens Repatriated from Iran, 13 from West Java
Thirty-two Indonesian nationals have been evacuated from Iran in two flight contingents on 10 and 11 March due to escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States, with 13 of the returnees hailing from West Java Province. The West Java Labour and Transmigration Office is gathering detailed information about the repatriated nationals to determine whether their return is permanent or temporary and their employment or student status. The evacuation was undertaken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of Indonesian citizens amid the widening military conflict in the Middle East.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:25 WIB
Government Spending Reaches Rp155 Trillion; Purbaya Pushes for Faster Budget Execution
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced that government spending by ministries and agencies (K/L) reached Rp155 trillion by the end of February 2026, up 85.5% compared to the same period last year. The acceleration reflects a deliberate strategy to front-load spending distribution throughout the year and ensure more even budget execution compared to 2025. Purbaya confirmed that no budget cuts have been implemented in response to geopolitical risks in the Middle East.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:24 WIB
Ministry of Population and Family Development Integrates Family Strengthening into AI Learning Joint Decision
Indonesia's Ministry of Population and Family Development (Kemendukbangga) has signed a joint decision with six other ministers to integrate family strengthening into guidelines for digital technology and artificial intelligence learning across formal, non-formal, and informal education. The move emphasises parental oversight and family engagement in ensuring ethical, safe, and responsible use of AI among children, with data showing 92.14 per cent of Indonesian youth aged 15-24 own mobile phones whilst over 50 per cent of children have encountered inappropriate online content.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:22 WIB
National Police and Bulog Launch Cheap Food Movement Nationwide Ahead of Eid al-Fitr
Indonesia's National Police (Polri) and state-owned enterprise Perum Bulog have jointly launched a nationwide Cheap Food Movement (Gerakan Pangan Murah) ahead of Eid al-Fitr 2026, distributing approximately 1,337 tonnes of rice alongside other staple goods to ensure price stability and food availability. The coordinated initiative spans 36 provincial police headquarters and around 500 district police offices, with Polri receiving a quota of 80,000 tonnes of rice from Bulog to distribute monthly through the end of 2026. With national rice stocks currently at 3.9 million tonnes—the highest level in March since Indonesian independence—authorities are confident that food security can be maintained throughout 2026.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026, 13:21 WIB
National Food Agency Confirms Beef Prices in Market Still Align with Government Guidance
Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) has clarified that beef prices at consumer level remain within government-set price guidance, stating that reports of price surges refer to premium-grade beef without fat layers rather than standard cuts. The agency has set maximum reference prices ranging from Rp105,000 to Rp140,000 per kilogramme for standard beef cuts and is intensifying market surveillance during the current high-demand period to prevent price volatility.
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