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Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:33 WIB
BPOM Conducts Food Safety Oversight at Pasar Rebo Supermarket, 40 Product Samples Tested
The Indonesian Food and Drug Authority (BPOM) conducted food safety inspections at Lotte Grosir Pasar Rebo in East Jakarta ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah, testing 40 product samples for compliance with food safety standards. BPOM Chief Taruna Ikrar stated that the intensified oversight was necessary due to significantly increased food consumption during the holiday period, and all inspected products met sanitation, hygiene, labelling, packaging, and expiration date requirements.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:31 WIB
Four Disaster Clusters in Indonesia, from Natural Causes to Human Actions
Indonesia faces four distinct disaster clusters due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire and tropical climate: geological disasters including earthquakes and volcanic activity; wet hydrometeorological hazards such as floods and landslides; dry season disasters; and technology-related failures caused by human actions. The country's geographical position and climate conditions make it chronically vulnerable to a wide range of natural and man-made catastrophes.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:31 WIB
Sociologist: "Bini Orang" Abaya Trend Inseparable from Pre-Eid Consumer Spending
A University of Gadjah Mada sociologist attributes the viral "Bini Orang" abaya trend ahead of Eid 2026 to increased consumer spending during Ramadhan, driven by strategic marketing during the cultural moment. Social media plays a crucial role in rapidly disseminating fashion trends, with consumers eager to adopt popular styles to avoid missing out on emerging cultural movements.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:31 WIB
TelkomMetra Restructures Portfolio; AdMedika Group Prepares Regional Expansion Under Fullerton Health
PT Multimedia Nusantara (TelkomMetra), a subsidiary of Telkom Indonesia, has formally signed a Conditional Share Purchase Agreement (CSPA) to divest PT Administrasi Medika (AdMedika Group) to Fullerton Health, marking a strategic portfolio restructuring aligned with the Indonesian state-owned enterprise streamlining mandate. The transaction, signed on 4 March 2026, aims to allow AdMedika to expand regionally under Fullerton Health's ownership whilst enabling TelkomMetra to focus on its core telecommunications and digital businesses.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:30 WIB
Price War Now! Eid Holiday Train Tickets Executive-Panoramic Class Heavily Discounted
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) reports strong ticket sales for the 2026 Eid holiday travel season (11 March to 1 April), with 625,231 tickets sold as of 8 March representing 58% capacity utilisation. The state railway operator is offering substantial promotional discounts including up to 30% off under its mudik promotion scheme, flash sales starting at Rp600,000 for Panoramic class, and government stimulus discounts of 30% for commercial economy class tickets (14–29 March), whilst deploying additional train services to accommodate increased travel demand.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:29 WIB
Attorney General Identifies Ombudsman Member YH Whose Home Was Searched in Crude Palm Oil Export Case
Prosecutors from Indonesia's Attorney General's office have identified an Ombudsman member with initials YH whose residence was searched on Monday 9 March 2026 in connection with a crude palm oil export case. The investigation centres on allegations that the Ombudsman member obstructed an investigation and prosecution into an earlier case involving three major corporations—Permata Hijau Group, Wilmar Group, and Musim Mas Group—where judges allegedly received USD 2.5 million in bribes to dismiss charges. The enquiry also examines whether the Ombudsman's recommendations were used as the basis for administrative court lawsuits.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:29 WIB
BMKG Urges Farmers to Adjust Planting Schedule During Extended Drought Season
Indonesia's meteorological agency (BMKG) has issued an urgent appeal to farmers in West Nusa Tenggara to adjust their planting schedules and select drought-resistant crop varieties in anticipation of an extended and severe dry season expected to last eight to nine months through August 2026. The agency recommends shifting to crops requiring less water and shorter growing cycles, whilst urging local governments to improve water resource management and irrigation efficiency. Additional warnings have been issued regarding heightened risks of forest fires in vulnerable areas such as Mount Rinjani and Mount Tambora during the extended drought period.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:29 WIB
Deputy Speaker of People's Consultative Assembly Urges Government to Monitor Rising Crude Oil Prices
Deputy Speaker of Indonesia's People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Eddy Soeparno has called on the government to closely monitor crude oil price increases following the escalating conflict between the United States and Israel against Iran, with prices surging above 30 percent to USD 107 per barrel. Soeparno warned that such rapid increases could push Indonesia's budget deficit above 3.6 percent of GDP, whilst simultaneously presenting opportunities for Indonesia to compete with major oil-importing nations for alternative crude oil supplies from countries such as Nigeria, Angola, and Brazil. He emphasised the need to address both price volatility and supply security risks as Indonesia struggles with daily crude oil import requirements of one million barrels.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:28 WIB
PDIP Instructs Regional Heads and Legislators to Cut Spending Amid Iran War Impact
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) has issued instructions to its cadres in regional government and legislative positions to implement budget cuts in anticipation of rising global oil prices stemming from the Iran-US-Israel conflict. The party calculates that every USD 1 increase in crude oil prices could add approximately Rp7 trillion to Indonesia's fuel subsidy burden, with cascading effects on fuel prices, distribution costs, food prices and inflation. PDIP's five-point directive emphasises fiscal discipline, budget efficiency, strengthened legislative oversight, food price stabilisation at regional level, and enhanced social safety net programmes for vulnerable groups.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:27 WIB
Global Oil Prices Breach US$100 per Barrel; Government Focuses on Protecting Purchasing Power
Global crude oil prices have surged above US$100 per barrel, driven by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent Crude reaching US$118 per barrel. The Indonesian government is prioritising economic stability and consumer purchasing power protection through optimised revenue from other commodity sectors such as coal and palm oil, alongside strengthened social assistance schemes for vulnerable groups. Coordinated fiscal and monetary policy between the Finance Ministry and Bank Indonesia is essential to maintaining economic stability amidst global pressures.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:26 WIB
Regional Regulation on Family Development Must Include Measurable Indicators
Jakarta's proposed Regional Regulation on Family Development has been called upon to incorporate measurable indicators and align with national legislation, moving beyond mere rhetoric. The PAN faction of Jakarta's Regional Assembly highlighted concerns about the Family Quality Development Index (FPDI) remaining below the national average despite the capital's abundant human resources, advocating for cross-sectoral institutional strengthening and expanded definitions of vulnerable families beyond economic measures.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:26 WIB
UBSI Jatiwaringin Campus Spreads Compassion, Ramadhan Rice Box Programme Aids Surrounding Community
Universitas Bina Sarana Informatika (UBSI) Jatiwaringin campus in Bekasi has launched a charitable rice box distribution programme throughout Ramadhan 1447 Hijriah (23 February to 13 March 2026), providing hundreds of meals daily to low-income residents, informal workers, and passers-by. The initiative has been warmly received by the surrounding community, who appreciate the university's commitment to social responsibility and the strengthening of ties between the academic institution and its neighbourhood. Campus leadership emphasises that the programme reflects the university's broader commitment to academic excellence coupled with genuine social engagement and community welfare.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:26 WIB
Remains of Bantargebang Waste Landslide Victim Taken to Police Hospital for Identification
A male body was recovered from a waste landslide at the Bantargebang landfill in Bekasi on Monday, 9 March 2026, and transported to Kramat Jati Police Hospital for identification. Rescue authorities believe the victim is a truck driver whose vehicle was discovered the previous evening, with the body found approximately five metres from the truck at a depth of ten metres. The incident has resulted in five confirmed deaths thus far, with four additional people still missing, including another truck driver and three scavengers.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:25 WIB
US Ambassador Mike Waltz Calls School Bombing in Iran a Tragic Mistake
US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has characterised the bombing of a girls' primary school in southern Iran's Hormozgan Province that killed 171 students as a tragic accident inherent to military operations, whilst declining to assign specific responsibility. The incident occurred during combined US-Israel airstrikes on Iran in late February 2026, with differing accounts emerging from the New York Times investigation, Iranian officials, and President Trump regarding who was responsible for the attack.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:24 WIB
Ministry of Religious Affairs begins distributing 4.5 trillion rupiah BOS funds for private madrasahs
Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs has begun distributing 4.5 trillion rupiah in School Operational Assistance (BOS) funds for private madrasahs in 2026, with 400 billion rupiah allocated to early childhood Islamic education centres. The funds can now be used to support non-civil service teacher salaries, representing a significant expansion of welfare provisions for educators in the Islamic education sector.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:24 WIB
Flood in Periuk, Tangerang Recedes 20cm in 12 Hours
Flooding in the Periuk District of Tangerang City has begun to recede on its second day, with water levels dropping only 20 centimetres in 12 hours, leaving flood heights still ranging from 3–5 metres in residential areas. The city's disaster management agency has identified 12 flood-affected locations, with approximately 1,500 families displaced in Periuk, and efforts to pump water remain limited due to high river discharge rates.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:23 WIB
Parliamentarian Reveals Impact of Middle East War on Indonesia
A member of Indonesia's House of Representatives has warned that escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel and the United States pose serious economic risks to Indonesia through rising global oil and gas prices. The parliamentarian expressed concerns that increased energy costs could trigger widespread redundancies across labour-intensive sectors such as textiles, footwear, electronics and manufacturing, whilst simultaneously reducing consumer purchasing power and fuelling domestic inflation.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:23 WIB
Civil Society Coalition Criticises Military Commander's Alert Order as Overstepping Presidential Authority
A coalition of 12 civil society organisations has criticised Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander General Agus Subiyanto's order placing armed forces on alert level 1 in response to Middle East tensions, arguing it violates the Constitution by usurping presidential authority over military deployment. The coalition contends that only the President—as supreme commander of the armed forces—and Parliament have the constitutional power to assess national security situations and deploy TNI forces, and maintains that current domestic security conditions do not justify such escalation.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:21 WIB
B50 Biodiesel Programme Set to Proceed, Here's How Parliament and Business Leaders Have Responded
Indonesia's government is proceeding with the B50 biodiesel programme, which will blend diesel fuel with 50% biofuel derived from palm oil, as part of its broader net-zero emissions strategy by 2060. Parliamentary and industry leaders have expressed support contingent on proper implementation that balances energy security, national capacity, and economic sustainability, though they flagged concerns about subsidy costs, biodiesel production capacity, and vehicle fuel efficiency impacts.
Mon, 09 Mar 2026, 15:21 WIB
Bahlil Orders Golkar Cadres to Support Prabowo's Programmes
Golkar party chairman Bahlil Lahadalia has instructed party cadres to defend and ensure the success of President Prabowo Subianto's government programmes. As the largest party in the ruling coalition, Bahlil emphasised that Golkar should remain humble whilst preparing for strategic recruitment ahead of the 2029 general election.
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