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Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:25 WIB
Malaysia's Communications Minister Proposes Reactivation of ASEAN Media Network
Malaysia's Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has proposed reactivating a dormant ASEAN media network to amplify the interests of Southeast Asian member states. He plans to invite Indonesian Communications Minister Meutya Hafid and media leaders from both countries to Malaysia's National Journalists Day (Hawana) 2026 in June, extending invitations to all ASEAN members to help restore the regional network.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:22 WIB
Construction Site Drainage Blockage in Tamansari, Bogor Triggers Flooding and Scattered Boulders
Heavy rainfall caused construction materials from a building project to clog drainage systems in Tamansari, Bogor, West Java, resulting in flooding that inundated roads and residential areas with water and gravel. Floodwaters reached 30 centimetres depth along Jalan Raya Ciapus, affecting two homes and scattering construction debris across the road. Authorities attributed the flooding to drainage channel narrowing and blockage from building materials positioned near the flood site, though water levels subsided quickly after rainfall ceased.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:21 WIB
Nuzulul Qur'an: Prabowo declares corruption must be eliminated as religious teaching
President Prabowo Subianto has declared that corruption and misuse of state wealth must be eliminated, describing such practices as violations of religious and historical principles. Speaking at the state-level Nuzulul Qur'an commemoration ceremony, he pledged the government's commitment to ensuring national resources are utilised for public welfare whilst warning against those who seek to plunder Indonesia's wealth for personal gain.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:08 WIB
Government Prepares Housing Law Bill
Indonesia's Housing and Settlements Minister Maruarar Sirait announced that the government is preparing a comprehensive Housing Law Bill covering land provision and residential financing for the public. The bill aims to strengthen the national housing ecosystem and provide certainty to all stakeholders through coordinated regulation between central and local authorities. The government will maintain a fixed interest rate of approximately 5 per cent for subsidised home financing and extend mortgage tenures up to 30 years to ease affordability for lower-income households.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:03 WIB
Prabowo: Indonesia Must Not Lose to Those Plundering National Wealth
President Prabowo Subianto has reiterated his commitment to combating corruption and embezzlement, declaring that no nation can progress whilst its government fails to rid itself of corrupt practices. Speaking at a Nuzulul Quran commemoration event at the State Palace in Jakarta, Prabowo warned against those attempting to plunder national wealth and transfer it abroad whilst Indonesian citizens remain impoverished, and called for support from religious scholars to uphold truth and justice.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:02 WIB
Cak Imin reminds PKB cadres to deliver justice for the people
Abdul Muhaimin Iskandar, chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB), has urged party cadres to actively work towards delivering justice to the Indonesian people, stating that justice cannot come naturally but must be pursued through serious political effort. Speaking at a cultural Quran recitation event in Jakarta, Cak Imin referenced the Quran's vision of security and wellbeing achievable only through justice, and specifically instructed PKB's autonomous body, Panji Bangsa, to champion the rights of marginalised communities and those excluded from economic welfare access.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 01:01 WIB
Prabowo Orders Stabilisation of Essential Goods Prices and Food Stocks Ahead of Eid al-Fitr
President Prabowo Subianto has directed his Red and White Cabinet to maintain affordable prices for essential goods and ensure smooth food supply and distribution ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebrations in mid-March 2026. The President chaired a limited cabinet meeting at Merdeka Palace on 10 March to discuss governmental preparations, emphasising cross-ministerial coordination in food availability, price controls, and logistics distribution. Recent meetings have also focused on energy supplies, fuel availability, and security measures for the Eid holiday period.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:55 WIB
OJK tightens oversight: IPO proceeds must be placed in dedicated account
The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) has mandated that all Initial Public Offering (IPO) proceeds must be deposited into a dedicated account to strengthen oversight and monitoring of fund usage. The policy, part of broader efforts to enhance corporate governance in Indonesia's capital market, is outlined in OJK Regulation No. 40 of 2025 and represents an acceleration of previously planned regulatory strengthening measures.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:51 WIB
3.5 Million Vehicles Predicted to Exit Greater Jakarta During Eid 2026 Holiday Exodus
PT Jasa Marga estimates that 3.5 million vehicles will depart the Jakarta metropolitan area during the 2026 Eid holiday period, with peak outbound traffic expected on 18 March and return traffic peaking on 24 March. The Indonesian government has approved a work-from-anywhere (WFA) policy for five days during the holiday period to distribute traffic flows and reduce congestion on major routes.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:50 WIB
Director General of Taxation Reports 99 Per Cent of Finance Ministry Civil Servants Have Filed Annual Tax Returns via Coretax
The Director General of Taxation Bimo Wijayanto announced that approximately 99 per cent of civil servants within Indonesia's Ministry of Finance have filed their annual personal income tax returns (SPT) through the new Coretax system. Compliance rates across other government ministries and agencies are also notably high, with most institutions meeting the February 28, 2026 deadline set by the Government Personnel and Bureaucratic Reform Ministry to encourage early filing ahead of the final March 31 deadline.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:43 WIB
Dahnil: 2,000 Indonesian Pilgrims Stranded Due to Flight Disruptions
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar reported that approximately 2,000 Indonesian pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia experienced delays due to flight disruptions, particularly on connecting routes affected by instability in the Middle East. The delays were compounded by expensive ticket prices, forcing some pilgrims to remain abroad temporarily whilst seeking more affordable fares. The government is coordinating with relevant ministries and airlines to prevent similar issues in future pilgrim journeys.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:30 WIB
Stock Market Volatility: Five Tips to Keep Your Investment Stable
Stock market fluctuations are a normal occurrence in investment, driven by global economic conditions, monetary policy changes, and investor sentiment. The article provides five practical strategies for maintaining portfolio stability amid market volatility, including setting long-term investment goals and implementing disciplined investment management strategies such as fundamental analysis and risk management.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:21 WIB
Former North Toraja Narcotics Chief Received Weekly Payments of 10 Million Rupiah from Drug Dealers
An ethics hearing by the South Sulawesi Regional Police revealed that a former narcotics chief (AKP Arifan Efendi) and a junior officer received a combined 110 million rupiah in bribes from drug dealers over 11 weeks between October and December 2025. Both officers have been dismissed without honour, though authorities continue investigating whether other officers or rival drug dealers were involved in the scheme.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:19 WIB
Police Investigate Firecrackers Thrown at Drug Store in East Jakarta
Police in East Jakarta conducted raids on three kiosks suspected of illegally selling tramadol and other controlled pharmaceuticals following a viral video showing unknown individuals hurling firecrackers at the establishments. Officers recovered approximately 150 tablets of Trihexyphenidyl and 250 tablets of suspected tramadol from one location; the shops had closed two days before the police operation after the video circulated on social media.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:12 WIB
Government Recommends Deferral of Umrah Pilgrimages Due to Middle East Situation
The Indonesian government has advised citizens to temporarily postpone umrah (Islamic pilgrimage) departures due to escalating conflict in the Middle East, citing the volatile and unpredictable nature of the security situation. Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak stated the advisory is a precautionary measure coordinated with the Foreign Ministry to ensure the safety of Indonesian pilgrims, whilst approximately 43,000 Indonesian pilgrims currently in Saudi Arabia remain under government supervision for safe return.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:12 WIB
Mount Tambora's status upgraded to alert level
Indonesia's Geology Agency has upgraded Mount Tambora on Sumbawa Island from Normal (Level I) to Alert (Level II) status on Tuesday following a significant increase in volcanic earthquake activity. Seismic monitoring data shows a surge in volcanic earthquakes from 267 events in January 2026 to 453 in February, indicating increased magmatic fluid pressure and magma supply from depth, with authorities implementing restrictions on access to the caldera and warning of potential rockslides.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:12 WIB
Government Prepares Contingency Scenarios for Hajj Including Delayed Departures and Route Changes
The Indonesian government is preparing multiple contingency scenarios to address potential security threats to the 2024 hajj pilgrimage due to escalating Middle Eastern conflicts, with passenger safety as the paramount concern. These scenarios include adjusting flight routes through safer corridors or southern/African routes, and potentially postponing pilgrim departures if security threats become untenable. Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak stated that President Prabowo Subianto has directed preparations for various contingencies, with the first cohort of Indonesian pilgrims scheduled to depart on 22 April, subject to security conditions permitting.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:10 WIB
Quraish Shihab Prays for Prabowo to be Aided by God in Upholding Justice and Peace
Muslim scholar and former Minister of Religious Affairs Quraish Shihab delivered a special prayer for President Prabowo Subianto at the Nuzul Quran commemoration at Merdeka Palace, invoking divine assistance for Prabowo's leadership mandate, particularly in establishing justice and peace. Drawing inspiration from his mentor, Egyptian scholar Sheikh Mutawalli Sha'rawi, Quraish emphasised that all authority derives from God and called upon the gathered participants to pray collectively for peace following the Prophet Muhammad's teachings.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:10 WIB
After Dismissal for Receiving Monthly Payments from Drug Dealer, Former Toraja Narcotics Chief Appeals
Two police officers previously stationed at North Toraja Police Narcotics Unit have been officially dismissed without honour after being found to have accepted money from a methamphetamine dealer. The ethics tribunal uncovered that former unit head Ajun Komisaris Polisi Arifandi Efendi and ex-Unit II chief Aiptu Nasrul received Rp10 million weekly from dealer Evanolya Tandipali between October and December 2025, totalling Rp110 million. The disciplinary decision handed down on 10 March 2026 represents the harshest penalty available within police regulations.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026, 00:05 WIB
Astronomers Predict Eid al-Fitr on 20 March 2026 Due to Invisible Shawwal Crescent
The International Astronomy Centre in the United Arab Emirates has predicted that the Shawwal crescent moon will not be visible on 18 March 2026, meaning Eid al-Fitr will fall on Friday, 20 March 2026 instead. Countries that began Ramadan on 18 February or 19 February will complete 30 days of fasting, as the astronomical conjunction will occur after sunset, making the crescent impossible to observe on the anticipated dates.
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