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Wed, 01 Apr 2026, 00:27 WIB
Four Residents' Houses Along Cikarang River in Bekasi Eroded by Landslide
Four houses along the Cikarang River in Bekasi Regency have been severely damaged by landslides due to increased river flow and gradual erosion over recent years, forcing residents to evacuate to temporary rentals. Affected resident Puput highlighted that the worst incident occurred in July 2025, with parts of homes like kitchens and living rooms lost to the river. Residents are urging local authorities to implement mitigation measures, such as building retaining walls, to prevent further risks to nearby properties and ensure community safety.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026, 00:27 WIB
Labour Minister to Soon Issue Circular Urging WFH for Private Sector and SOE Workers
Indonesia's Minister of Manpower, Yassierli, announced that a circular urging work-from-home (WFH) arrangements and energy optimisation programmes will soon be issued for private companies, state-owned enterprises (BUMN), and regional state-owned enterprises (BUMD). This follows the government's policy mandating WFH for civil servants every Friday starting 1 April 2026, aimed at reducing energy consumption, though exemptions apply to essential sectors like healthcare, security, and strategic industries. The initiative underscores efforts to promote sustainable practices across public and private sectors while maintaining operational continuity in critical areas.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026, 00:25 WIB
Coordinating Minister Airlangga: WFH for Civil Servants Could Save State Budget Rp6.2 Trillion
The Indonesian government has introduced a policy mandating civil servants to work from home one day a week on Fridays, starting 1 April 2026, which is projected to save the state budget Rp6.2 trillion through reduced fuel compensation and overall societal fuel consumption savings of Rp59 trillion. Additional measures include halving the use of official vehicles (except operational and electric ones) and promoting public transport to enhance mobility efficiency. While the private sector is encouraged to adopt similar practices via a Ministry of Manpower circular, essential sectors such as health, security, energy, and finance are exempted to ensure uninterrupted public services.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026, 00:24 WIB
Layers of the Iran Crisis and the Cracking of the Old World Order in Global Media Analysis
The article analyses the multifaceted Iran crisis as a pivotal point where regional conflict intersects with global legitimacy issues, energy instability, and internal power struggles in Iran, highlighting the slow erosion of the old world order. Drawing from Global Times, it critiques the G7's joint statement for its moral failings and inability to hold conflict initiators accountable, underscoring the erosion of Western moral authority in global affairs. Al Jazeera's perspective focuses on the Strait of Hormuz as a multidimensional geopolitical flashpoint, outlining three potential scenarios—from regional military actions to coercive diplomacy—and emphasising Iran's strategic bargaining power alongside the need for mediation to prevent escalation.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026, 00:10 WIB
Rudiarta from Tourism Office Head to Civil Registry Head in Badung: Adi Arnawa's Message
Bali's Badung Regent I Wayan Adi Arnawa has officially inaugurated I Nyoman Rudiarta as the Head of the Civil Registry and Population Agency (Kadisdukcapil), moving him from his previous role as Head of the Tourism Office (Kadispar). The appointment, based on a decree from the Minister of Home Affairs, is seen as crucial for enhancing oversight of population movements into the tourism-dependent region and improving public service quality. Adi Arnawa urged Rudiarta to align his vision with the 2024-2029 Regional Medium-Term Development Plan and also appointed 580 new civil servants, emphasising the need for innovation, integrity, and international competitiveness among public officials.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026, 00:10 WIB
Pekanbaru Police Narcotics Chief Removed and Placed on Special Assignment with Six Subordinates for Allegedly Obstructing Drug Users' Rehabilitation
The head of the Narcotics Unit at Pekanbaru Police Resort, Kompol M Jacub Nurman Kamaru, has been removed from his position and placed on special assignment along with six subordinates for allegedly misusing authority by complicating the rehabilitation process for drug users, contrary to established procedures under Indonesia's Narcotics Law. This action contravenes the requirement for integrated assessments involving health authorities and the National Narcotics Agency to facilitate rehabilitation rather than punishment. While unverified rumours of a Rp200 million bribe circulate, the Riau Police are investigating further to ensure accountability in law enforcement.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026, 00:10 WIB
Airlangga: MBG Distribution to Become 5 Days a Week, Saving the State Rp20 Trillion
Indonesian Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Airlangga Hartarto, has announced an optimisation of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme, limiting distribution to five days per week to achieve significant budget savings of Rp20 trillion. This adjustment maintains the programme's core objectives while focusing on fresh meals and providing exceptions for dormitories, remote 3T areas, and regions with high stunting rates. The policy forms part of broader structural transformations aimed at fostering a more efficient, productive, and resilient economy, with a call for active participation from society and businesses.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026, 00:05 WIB
WFH for Civil Servants Viewed as Momentum for Improving Government Governance
Indonesia's Minister for State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform, Rini Widyantini, has stated that the work-from-home (WFH) policy for civil servants (ASN) serves as an opportunity to enhance digital governance rather than merely reducing working hours. Implemented every Friday starting 1 April 2026, the policy shifts focus from physical presence to performance outcomes, as regulated by Ministerial Regulation No. 4 of 2025, while exempting essential public services and strategic sectors to maintain service quality. This initiative, also recommended for the private sector, will be evaluated after two months and underscores efforts to modernise bureaucratic practices amid geopolitical dynamics.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026, 00:04 WIB
List of Pertamina Fuel Prices at All Fuel Stations Across Indonesia as of 1 April 2026
Pertamina Patra Niaga has confirmed that there will be no adjustments to the prices of subsidised or non-subsidised fuels effective 1 April 2026, maintaining stability in the energy sector amid ongoing market dynamics. The company is focusing on strategic measures to ensure optimal distribution and supply security nationwide, while adhering to government policies. Detailed regional price lists for various fuel types, such as Pertamax and Dexlite, remain unchanged and are available across Indonesia's fuel stations.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026, 00:04 WIB
House Commission VI Appreciates Performance of State Mining Companies
The leadership of Indonesia's House Commission VI has praised the performance of state-owned mining enterprises, including PT Aneka Tambang Tbk (ANTAM), for maintaining positive results amid global commodity price pressures in 2025. The commission highlighted the strategic role of the mining sector in advancing mineral downstreaming and value-added national economic transformation, while emphasising improved governance, cooperative involvement to curb illegal gold mining, and ANTAM's omnichannel sales strategies for greater transparency and market reach. This recognition underscores the mining industry's pivotal contribution to Indonesia's industrial supply chain and efforts to ensure fair benefits for small-scale miners.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026, 00:02 WIB
Four TNI BAIS Members Named Suspects in Acid Attack on KontraS Activist, Now Detained at Guntur
Four active Indonesian military personnel from the TNI's BAIS Detachment have been officially named as suspects in the acid attack on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus and are currently detained at the Guntur military facility under maximum security. The suspects, comprising officers from the Air Force and Navy, face charges of assault, with investigations ongoing to uncover the full motive and chronology of the incident. President Prabowo Subianto has described the attack as a serious criminal act akin to terrorism, demanding a thorough probe to identify the masterminds behind it.
Wed, 01 Apr 2026, 00:01 WIB
Four TNI Soldiers Involved in Acid Attack on Andrie Yunus Named Suspects, Detained in Military Holding Facility
Four Indonesian National Army (TNI) personnel from the Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS) have been designated as suspects in the acid attack on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus and are currently detained in a military facility since 18 March 2026. The Military Police are conducting an ongoing investigation, examining witnesses, while the TNI has demonstrated accountability by relieving Lieutenant General Yudi Abrimantyo of his duties as BAIS Chief. This case underscores the military's commitment to addressing internal misconduct through legal processes.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026, 23:59 WIB
DKI Provides Free Emergency Parking Space to Prevent Horrific Traffic Jams in Tanjung Priok
The Jakarta Provincial Government has implemented a strategic measure by providing a free 5-hectare emergency parking area at Terminal Tanah Merdeka to Pelindo, aiming to prevent severe post-Eid traffic congestion in the Tanjung Priok port area. This initiative, learned from last year's horrific jams that disrupted heavy vehicle queues, can accommodate around 200 containers, ensuring smooth post-holiday operations and national logistics flow. By waiving fees, the policy avoids substantial economic losses that would arise from recurrent gridlock.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026, 23:59 WIB
Indonesia at UNSC: We Cannot Accept the Killing of 3 TNI Soldiers in Lebanon!
Indonesia has strongly condemned the killing of three Indonesian peacekeepers serving with UNIFIL in Lebanon during an emergency session of the UN Security Council, describing the attack as heinous and unacceptable. The fallen soldiers—Praka Farizal Rhomadhon, Kapten Infanteri Zulmi Aditya Iskandar, and Sertu Muhammad Nur Ichwan—died while performing their duties, marking a significant loss for Indonesia and the international peacekeeping community. Jointly requested by Indonesia and France, the session underscores the urgent need for a thorough investigation into the incidents that targeted UN forces on 29 and 30 March 2026.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026, 23:53 WIB
Revealed! The Reason BGN Temporarily Closed 302 SPPG Units in NTB
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has temporarily suspended operations at 302 Nutrition Fulfilment Service Units (SPPG) in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) due to violations of food safety standards, including the lack of Hygiene Sanitation Certificates (SLHS) and proper Wastewater Treatment Installations (IPAL). This decision, outlined in an official letter dated 31 March 2026, follows ignored warnings to operators to meet basic requirements, aiming to protect the quality and safety of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme. The closures are temporary, with operations resuming only after verified improvements, underscoring the programme's critical role in safeguarding children's nutrition as future generations.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026, 23:52 WIB
Bank Mega acknowledges maintaining NIM as a major challenge, targets increase this year
PT Bank Mega Tbk has identified preserving its net interest margin (NIM) as a significant challenge in the current year due to declining credit interest rates that must align with cost of funds, yet it aims to raise NIM to 4.7% this year following a drop from 4.64% in 2024 to 4.18% in 2025. The bank is adopting a selective approach to lending, prioritising promising sectors to balance growth and profitability amid abundant liquidity and regulatory pressures to lower rates. For the 2026 financial year, Bank Mega has set ambitious targets including net profit of Rp3.7 trillion, total loans of Rp74 trillion, third-party funds of Rp111 trillion, and key financial ratios such as a capital adequacy ratio of 28.6% and non-performing loans at 1.7%.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026, 23:52 WIB
Angen Community in Serangan Processes Organic Waste into Eco-Enzyme
The Angen Community in Serangan Village, Denpasar, has launched an initiative to convert organic waste into eco-enzyme, a multifunctional liquid cleaner, supported by PT Bali Turtle Island Development and aligned with Denpasar City's waste management programme. Through a three-month fermentation process using fruit waste and local flowers, the community produces a natural product that reduces organic waste, promotes circular economy principles, and utilises by-products as compost to enhance environmental cleanliness in coastal areas. This collaborative effort with local partners aims to foster public awareness on waste sorting and resource recovery from household level, targeting increased production to contribute meaningfully to sustainable waste management.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026, 23:50 WIB
Agrinas to implement initial operational phase of Red and White Village Cooperatives
PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara will manage the initial two-year operational phase of the Red and White Village/Urban Ward Cooperatives (Kopdes/kel Merah Putih) in a modern, professional manner with digitalisation and oversight by local cooperative boards. Of the profits generated, 97% will be returned to the villages, with 82% distributed monthly to residents via vouchers redeemable for essentials such as LPG gas, medicines, stationery, electricity credits, rice, and other basic foodstuffs. This initiative, directed by President Prabowo Subianto and confirmed by Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan, aims to empower rural communities through cooperative enterprises.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026, 23:49 WIB
Bulungan Regent: PP Tunas Protects Children in the Digital Space
The Bulungan Regency Government has welcomed the implementation of Government Regulation Number 17 of 2025 on the Governance of Electronic Systems for Child Protection (PP Tunas), aimed at safeguarding children in the digital realm. Regent Syarwani emphasised the need for collaboration among various stakeholders, including school committees and parents, to enforce platform restrictions and monitor children's online activities. Additionally, the regency is proposing a local regulation to foster educational innovations that build children's character and leverage local potentials within the education system.
Tue, 31 Mar 2026, 23:47 WIB
Determination of People's School Location in Tasikmalaya Awaits Mayor's Decision
The Tasikmalaya City Government in West Java is finalising potential sites for constructing the People's School building in districts including Bungursari, Tamansari, Mangkubumi, Kawalu, and Purbaratu, with the final decision pending approval from the Mayor. The project, funded by approximately Rp6 billion from the Ministry of Social Affairs, requires the local government to provide 6.4 to 7.5 hectares of relatively flat land to minimise development costs. This initiative aims to enhance free education access for underprivileged communities, create job opportunities for local educators, and boost the regional economy through improved education quality.
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