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Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 00:25 WIB
Coop Minister: Social Aid Recipients Can Earn Income Through Red and White Village Cooperatives
Indonesia's Minister of Cooperatives, Ferry Juliantono, has announced that families receiving social aid, particularly under the Family Hope Programme (PKH), can gain additional income by joining Red and White Village Cooperatives (Kopdes Merah Putih), including sharing in annual surplus profits and potential employment opportunities. The initiative aims to help these families escape poverty by providing sustainable economic benefits, with plans to employ up to 1.4 million PKH recipients nationwide and lighter membership obligations through new regulations. Collaboration with the Ministry of Social Affairs will ensure targeted recruitment via data integration, emphasising self-reliance over dependency on aid.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 00:16 WIB
DKI Jakarta Provincial Government Partners with Pariaman for Rice Procurement
The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government, through its regional-owned enterprise Food Station Tjipinang Jaya, has signed a cooperation agreement with the Pariaman City Government in West Sumatra for the procurement of rice to meet the capital's monthly demand of 80,000 tonnes. Jakarta's Deputy Governor Rano Karno emphasised the need for such partnerships with producing regions like West Sumatra, which could extend to other commodities such as chillies, salt, and even cattle, potentially importing up to 15,000 heads per period. This collaboration aims to bolster food self-sufficiency, enhance food security, and boost the local economy for farmers in Pariaman, with potential expansions into tourism and other agricultural products.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 00:16 WIB
Bulog CEO States Malaysia Requests Import of 200,000 Tonnes of Indonesian Rice
Perum Bulog's Director General, Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, revealed that Malaysia has requested imports of approximately 200,000 tonnes of Indonesian rice, presenting a significant new export opportunity. Bulog is actively negotiating the details to ensure supply readiness and mutual benefits, which could strengthen Indonesia's position in the international rice market while enhancing national rice reserve management. Domestically, Bulog has achieved 48.7% of its 2026 target for absorbing farmers' unmilled rice, equivalent to 1.9 million tonnes, with total rice stocks nearing 4.727 million tonnes and projected to exceed 5 million tonnes soon.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 00:14 WIB
Jaecoo J5 EV Sells Briskly in Early 2026, Boosting Production and Accelerating Deliveries
The Chinese automotive brand Jaecoo has achieved impressive sales in Indonesia, becoming the top-selling electric vehicle (EV) brand from January to March 2026, with 7,827 units sold, surpassing BYD's Atto 1. Driven by strong demand for its flagship J5 EV model, Jaecoo's cumulative sales since entering the market have exceeded 12,000 units, reflecting growing consumer trust in electric vehicles. To sustain this momentum, the company is enhancing domestic production through two local assembly facilities and aims to sell over 13,000 J5 EV units by the end of April 2026.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 00:10 WIB
Domino Effect of Amsal Sitepu Case: Dante Rajagukguk Removed from Karo District Prosecutor's Office by ST Burhanuddin
In response to public scrutiny over the handling of the Amsal Christy Sitepu case, Attorney General Sanitiar Burhanuddin has removed Dante Rajagukguk from his position as Head of the Karo District Prosecutor's Office, with Edmond Novvery Purba appointed as his replacement. The reshuffle extends to higher levels, including the transfer of Harli Siregar from North Sumatra Provincial Prosecutor's Office to a supervisory role at the Attorney General's Office. This internal evaluation stems from controversies surrounding alleged mark-ups in a village video project, despite the Medan District Court's acquittal of Sitepu due to insufficient evidence of criminal activity.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 00:10 WIB
Transactions on SPPA Surge 461% in 2025, Reaching Rp1.382 Trillion
Transactions on Indonesia's Alternative Market Organiser System (SPPA) skyrocketed by 461.6% year-on-year in 2025, totalling Rp1.382 trillion, driven primarily by the introduction of Repurchase Agreement (Repo) features that accounted for over half of the volume. The Repo transactions, launched on 10 March 2025, generated Rp751.6 trillion, while outright debt trading also rose significantly by 196.2% to Rp630.5 trillion. This growth underscores SPPA's evolving role as an efficient and transparent platform for secondary bond and sukuk markets, accommodating 39 institutions and enhancing Indonesia's financial infrastructure.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 00:08 WIB
Bulog CEO Assures Rice Prices Will Not Rise Despite Shortage of Plastic Pellets
The CEO of state-owned food company Bulog, Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, has guaranteed that rice prices will remain stable despite the scarcity of plastic pellets driving up packaging costs, in line with President Prabowo Subianto's directive to prevent food price increases and protect consumer purchasing power. With national rice stocks at a robust 4.72 million tonnes, Bulog is adjusting internal policies and coordinating with the Ministry of Industry to mitigate packaging expenses without compromising distribution efficiency or quality. This effort supports key government programmes, including food aid for 33.3 million beneficiary families and the Stabilisation of Food Supply and Prices initiative, ensuring affordability amid production challenges.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 00:08 WIB
West Jakarta supports mass eco-enzyme production, aiming for MURI record
The West Jakarta city government has pledged support for a mass eco-enzyme production initiative led by the Sedulur Bunda Milenial Foundation, targeting a Museum of Indonesian World Records (MURI) entry. The event, set for June to September 2026 as part of DKI Jakarta's 499th anniversary celebrations, will involve around 6,000 participants, including 1,200 from West Jakarta, who will process fruit peel waste into eco-enzymes while women wear traditional kebaya to promote cultural identity. This multi-stage programme aims to foster environmental awareness, improve river and reservoir cleanliness through fermentation application, fish stocking, and tree planting, ultimately contributing to sustainable waste management and cultural preservation in a globalising city.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 00:02 WIB
Directorate General of Immigration to Deport 13 Japanese Nationals Involved in Online Scamming This Week
Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration is set to deport 13 Japanese nationals this week for their involvement in organised online scamming operations targeting Japanese victims in Indonesia, where they posed as police and telecom officials to extract financial information and large transfers. The suspects, arrested in March 2026 in Sentul City, Bogor, misused their visit and pre-investment visas, violating the 2011 Immigration Law, with the deportation process to be escorted by Indonesian and Japanese immigration officers. This action forms part of the broader Wirawaspada 2026 operation, which netted 346 immigration violators from various nationalities, underscoring Indonesia's efforts to combat transnational crime and enforce immigration regulations.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 00:02 WIB
Fact Check: Did Jusuf Kalla Insult Christian Teachings?
A viral video clip has accused former Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla of insulting Christian teachings by discussing the concept of "martyrdom" in the context of religious conflicts in Poso and Ambon. Fact-checking reveals that Kalla was illustrating how misguided religious interpretations fuel violence, not endorsing or misrepresenting official doctrines, and he emphasised that killing innocents is condemned by all religions. This clarification underscores Kalla's longstanding role in promoting peace, including his initiation of the Helsinki Peace Accord that ended the Aceh conflict in 2005.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 00:00 WIB
Poltracking Survey: Free Nutritious Meals Programme Bolsters Public Satisfaction with Prabowo
A Poltracking Indonesia survey reveals that the free nutritious meals (MBG) programme is the primary driver of public satisfaction with President Prabowo Subianto's administration, cited by 23% of respondents, followed by targeted aid and decisive leadership. Overall, 74.9% of respondents express satisfaction with Prabowo's personal performance, while 74.1% are satisfied with the joint performance of the president and vice president Gibran Rakabuming Raka. The survey, conducted in March 2025 with 1,220 respondents, underscores the programme's widespread recognition at 36.5%, surpassing other key initiatives amid ongoing controversies.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026, 00:00 WIB
Anwar Usman Relieved to Retire from Constitutional Court Without Reproach: Like a Newborn Baby
Anwar Usman, former Chief Justice of Indonesia's Constitutional Court and brother-in-law to President Joko Widodo, has completed his 15-year tenure, expressing profound relief at departing without any blemish on his record. He likened the experience to being reborn, following a State Administrative Court ruling that restored his dignity amid controversies surrounding a key decision on presidential age limits. Anwar plans to release two books detailing his experiences, titled 'Pandora's Box', while keeping future plans undisclosed.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026, 23:59 WIB
MIND ID records revenue of Rp159 trillion in 2025
MIND ID, Indonesia's national mining industry holding, achieved a revenue of Rp159 trillion in 2025, surpassing its target by 4 per cent, alongside an EBITDA of Rp42 trillion (3 per cent above target) and net income of Rp29 trillion (13 per cent above target). Despite facing transitions such as the entry of Danantara as manager in February, regulatory changes on mineral and coal benchmark prices, management reshuffles, and operational incidents at PT Freeport Indonesia, the company maintained positive performance. The management is committed to enhancing safety, compliance, and governance while focusing on synergies in strategic downstream projects to boost national economic contributions, a move praised by Commission XII of the DPR RI as aligning with government goals for integrated mining management and economic growth.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026, 23:55 WIB
Viral Case: Bogor Satpol PP Member's Appointment Letter Pawned by Superior to Bank, Leading to Defaulted Instalments
A viral video has exposed how a member of Bogor City's Satpol PP had their appointment letter (SK) pawned by their superior, a civil servant in the finance section, to secure a bank loan, resulting in the automatic deduction of the member's monthly allowances (TPP) for seven months to cover the defaults. The acting head of Satpol PP confirmed the incident, noting that the superior had agreed to handle the repayments but failed to do so, despite a promised settlement by the end of December 2025. This case highlights serious issues of abuse of authority and financial misconduct within public sector institutions in Indonesia.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026, 23:54 WIB
Social Minister Reveals 46,000 Students to Study in People's Schools This Year
Social Minister Saifullah Yusuf, known as Gus Ipul, announced that People's Schools are expected to accommodate 46,000 students this year, combining 30,000 new students with nearly 16,000 from the previous year. The programme targets the most impoverished families identified through the National Single Socio-Economic Data (DTSEN), with no formal registration process but rather outreach efforts, and currently, selection for teachers and educational staff is underway for the 2026-2027 academic year. He warned the public against scams involving payments or bribes for admission, emphasising that the initiative is free and must remain free from corruption or irregularities to ensure access for those in greatest need.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026, 23:54 WIB
Coordinating Minister Airlangga: Government Continues to Monitor KDMP Financing from State Budget
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto has stated that the government will closely monitor the financing of the Red and White Village Cooperatives (KDMP) sourced from the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN). A new ministerial regulation allows for APBN funding up to Rp3 billion per KDMP outlet at a 6% annual interest rate, with repayments facilitated through local government transfers to ease the burden on local cooperatives. This initiative aims to stimulate economic activities at the village level, marking a policy shift to support grassroots development.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026, 23:52 WIB
House of Representatives: Downstream Strategy Crucial for Boosting National Economy
Indonesia's House of Representatives has emphasised the critical role of downstream processing policies in achieving an 8% national economic growth target by 2029, highlighting its benefits in enhancing commodity value and strengthening industrial structures. The mining industry holding MIND ID reported strong 2025 performance with revenues of Rp159 trillion, exceeding targets despite global commodity price volatility, and plans to increase production of key commodities in 2026. This strategy underscores the need for integrated resource management and good governance to ensure long-term economic contributions from the mining sector amid global challenges.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026, 23:50 WIB
HMPN optimistic that the public will not be provoked into sedition against the government
The Himpunan Mahasiswa Pascasarjana Nusantara (HMPN) has expressed optimism that the Indonesian public will not be swayed into extreme actions or sedition against the legitimate government under President Prabowo, which has been in office for about 1.5 years and is implementing welfare programmes amid geopolitical and fiscal challenges. This comes in response to recent allegations of incitement to sedition by Saiful Mujani on YouTube, which HMPN views as a reflection of dissatisfaction with the lack of strong political opposition while emphasising the need to uphold democratic principles and freedom of speech without provocative narratives. Additionally, discussions highlighted concerns over an acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus, calling for investigations into intellectual actors behind it to avoid tarnishing the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI), with police confirming ongoing probes into related reports.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026, 23:50 WIB
Trump Threatens Hormuz Blockade, Iranian Revolutionary Guard: Enemies Will Face a Death Vortex
Iran's Revolutionary Guard has warned that enemies attempting to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz will be ensnared in a 'death vortex' following US President Donald Trump's announcement of a blockade on the vital waterway. The statement comes amid an ongoing US-Israel war against Iran, which has already led Tehran to effectively close the strait, disrupting global oil shipments under full Iranian military control. The threat is expected to further drive up oil prices, which had recently dipped to $97 per barrel after a temporary ceasefire and Iran's conditional agreement to reopen the strait.
Mon, 13 Apr 2026, 23:50 WIB
Chandra Daya Investasi Posts Rp2 Trillion Profit in 2025, Expansion Drives Soaring Performance
PT Chandra Daya Investasi Tbk (CDIA), controlled by tycoon Prajogo Pangestu, reported a robust net profit of US$127.8 million (approximately Rp2.19 trillion) for the 2025 fiscal year, marking a 281.7% year-on-year increase driven by aggressive yet measured expansion strategies and strengthened business fundamentals. The company also achieved an EBITDA of US$118.8 million, up 288% annually, and declared an interim dividend of US$10 million to affirm its commitment to shareholders. CDIA bolstered its capital base through IPO proceeds, banking facilities, and strategic investor support, amassing a liquidity pool of US$803.3 million, while accelerating growth in infrastructure, logistics, and energy sectors via key acquisitions and fleet expansions.
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