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Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:31 WIB
Chery Prepares 22 Service Centres to Support Consumers During 2026 Eid Holiday Travel
Chery Indonesia is establishing 22 authorised service centres nationwide to support customers during the 2026 Eid holiday travel period (18-24 March), offering discounts of up to 30 per cent on spare parts and 10 per cent on service labour. The Chery Family Care programme aims to ensure safer and more comfortable journeys, whilst also highlighting the company's expanding portfolio of hybrid, electric, and conventional engine vehicles.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:30 WIB
War Threatens Global Oil Supply: What Must the Prabowo Government Do?
Escalating tensions in the Middle East between Iran, the United States, Israel and their coalitions, coupled with trade route closures at the Strait of Hormuz, have driven crude oil prices to USD 100 per barrel. The ongoing uncertainty about the conflict raises concerns about sustained oil price increases and their potential impact on Indonesia's energy supply and state budget.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:30 WIB
Court Ruling Issued in Temporary National Data Centre Corruption Case
An Indonesian anti-corruption court has convicted five officials and businesspeople in connection with a corruption scheme involving the Temporary National Data Centre (PDNS) project under the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology. The sentences range from five to nine years imprisonment, with defendants including a former director-general of IT applications, corporate executives, and a government commitment maker, each facing Rp500 million fines with alternative imprisonment of 140 days.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:30 WIB
Six Earthquakes and Tsunamis Strike Indonesian Regions During Mudik Lebaran Period: Stay Alert
With millions of Indonesians preparing to travel during the Mudik Lebaran 2026 period, the BMKG warns of ongoing heavy rainfall and earthquake risks in multiple regions. Historical records show at least 13 destructive earthquake and tsunami events have occurred during religious holidays, including six during the Eid al-Fitr period, emphasising the critical importance of disaster awareness and preparedness during mass travel periods.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:30 WIB
Impact of Middle East Conflict: Bahlil Urges Public Not to Panic Buy Fuel
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has urged Indonesians not to engage in panic buying of fuel amid escalating US-Israel tensions with Iran, assuring that domestic fuel stocks are sufficient. The government is monitoring international oil price fluctuations and preparing mitigation strategies, including exploring alternative energy sources, whilst subsidy increases remain on hold pending further assessment of Middle East developments.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:29 WIB
Economist: BNI's 13 Trillion Rupiah Dividend Distribution Indicates Bank Stability
PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) has approved a cash dividend distribution of 13.03 trillion rupiah, representing a 65 per cent payout ratio from consolidated net profit, which economists view as a signal of strong bank performance and stability. The decision balances shareholder returns with retained earnings of 7.01 trillion rupiah allocated for capital strengthening and business expansion, whilst consistent dividend payments in the banking sector typically indicate sound governance and investor confidence during global uncertainty.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:29 WIB
Garudafood Invites 100 Pesantren Students and Disabled Orphans to Shop Together in Eid Preparation
PT Garudafood Putra Putri Jaya and subsidiary Mulia Boga Raya, through the Prochiz brand, conducted a social programme involving 100 pesantren students and disabled orphans from institutions across the Jakarta-Bogor-Tangerang-Bekasi region, providing shopping vouchers worth Rp500,000 each and educational donations totalling Rp30 million to support inclusive education infrastructure. The initiative, carried out during Ramadan 1447 Hijriah, reflects corporate commitment to supporting vulnerable groups and promoting inclusive social ecosystems through private-sector engagement.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:29 WIB
Energy Minister Guarantees Subsidised Fuel Prices Will Not Rise Until Eid al-Fitr
Indonesia's Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has assured that subsidised fuel prices will remain unchanged through Eid al-Fitr despite global crude oil prices fluctuating above $100 per barrel. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa confirmed the government maintains sufficient budget reserves for fuel subsidies throughout Ramadan and the Eid period, pledging to monitor global oil price trends before making any policy adjustments.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:29 WIB
Tourism Minister Optimistic about Domestic Tourist Surge at 2026 Eid Holidays
Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana expressed optimism that domestic tourists will flock to various destinations, including Cirebon, West Java, during the 2026 Eid holidays, with an estimated 144 million people travelling during the period. The Ministry anticipates tourism activities will generate more than 100 trillion rupiahs in economic circulation across destination regions, and has issued guidance to relevant stakeholders to ensure safe and comfortable travel experiences for holidaymakers.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:28 WIB
National Nutrition Board Strengthens Kitchen Hygiene Standards for Free Nutritious Food Programme
Indonesia's National Nutrition Board conducted technical training for food handlers in the Free Nutritious Food Programme (MBG) across eight regions from 7–8 March 2026, with around 500 participants daily, aiming to strengthen food safety and hygiene standards in nutrition service units. The initiative also accelerates the issuance of Hygiene Sanitation Certificates (SLHS) to ensure that meals provided through the programme are not only nutritious but also safe and hygienic. Officials emphasised that comprehensive food safety standards must be applied at every stage of kitchen operations and that continuous monitoring and certification processes are essential to maintaining quality standards.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:25 WIB
Clove Farmers Warn of Threat of Price Collapse Over Tobacco Regulation
Indonesian clove farmers have expressed concern that proposed restrictions on nicotine and tar content in cigarettes could trigger a collapse in prices for their commodity, as the kretek (clove cigarette) industry absorbs nearly all of Indonesia's annual clove production of 120,000 to 140,000 tonnes. The General Secretary of the Indonesian Clove Farmers Association warns that stricter tobacco regulations could devastate the livelihoods of clove growers and calls on the government to carefully consider farmers' interests when implementing new tobacco sector policies.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:24 WIB
Seven Youths Arrested During Drug Party in Bekasi
The Narcotics Investigation Directorate of Metro Jaya Police arrested seven youths during a drug party at a residence in Bekasi, West Java on 4 March. All seven suspects tested positive for drug use, and police seized 18.35 grams of methamphetamine and six ecstasy pills, with one suspect being a wanted fugitive in a case involving 2,000 ecstasy tablets.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:24 WIB
Parliament urges government to prepare emergency scenario for hajj pilgrimage
A member of Indonesia's Parliament Commission VIII has urged the government to prepare emergency contingency plans for hajj financing and logistics amid escalating Middle East conflict. The concern centres on protecting Indonesia's approximately 210,000 annual hajj pilgrims from extended stays in Saudi Arabia due to disruptions, whilst ensuring sustainable fund management and exploring alternative flight routes. The parliamentary commission stressed that hajj management is a cross-border public service matter requiring constitutional responsibility to safeguard Indonesian pilgrims.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:23 WIB
Rupiah approaching Rp17,000 as Finance Minister affirms strong economic fundamentals
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa stated that the rupiah, currently trading around Rp16,800 per US dollar, remains manageable given Indonesia's strong economic fundamentals and effective government-Bank Indonesia coordination. He emphasised that steady economic growth, adequate liquidity, and close monitoring of exchange rate movements are essential to maintaining rupiah stability amid global market volatility.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:23 WIB
Jakarta Regional Parliament Discusses Regulations on Family Development and Environmental Protection
The Jakarta Regional Parliament (DPRD) held a plenary session to discuss two regional ordinances: one on family development and another on environmental protection and management. Various factions emphasised the need for measurable family development indicators, digital information systems, institutional strengthening, and protection for vulnerable families, whilst the Deputy Governor assured that these measures would be implemented with annual reporting and data protection safeguards.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:20 WIB
Visiting PT Garam Factory: Zulhas Confident Indonesia Will Achieve Salt Self-Sufficiency by 2027
Coordinating Minister for Food Zulkifli Hasan visited PT Garam's production facility in Sampang, Madura, East Java, reaffirming the government's commitment to achieving national salt self-sufficiency by 2027 through infrastructure development and production capacity expansion. The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries is strategically identifying over 10,000 hectares of potential salt farming land whilst collaborating with relevant agencies to implement land management, financing, and regulatory frameworks to support this ambitious target.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:20 WIB
BPK Conducts Financial Report Examination of Ministry of Transmigration
The State Audit Board (BPK) is conducting an examination of the Ministry of Transmigration's financial report for the 2025 fiscal year, a constitutional duty to provide an opinion on the fairness of the ministry's financial statements. The audit will assess compliance with Government Accounting Standards, adequacy of disclosures, adherence to regulations, and the effectiveness of the internal control system, whilst also evaluating the effectiveness of transmigration programme planning in supporting national food security.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:19 WIB
11 trillion rupiah in annual allowances for civil servants distributed; Finance Minister reveals reasons for payment delays
Indonesia's Ministry of Finance has distributed 11 trillion rupiah in Holiday Allowances (THR) to civil servants as of 10 March 2026, out of a total 55 trillion rupiah budget allocated for 2026. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa attributed delays in full distribution to some agencies failing to submit disbursement requests to the Ministry, rather than insufficient funding.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:19 WIB
Viral Raw Milkfish in Bantul; National Nutrition Agency Confirms Pressure-Cooked Fish is Properly Cooked
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) clarified that milkfish distributed under the Free Nutritious Meal Programme (MBG) in Bantul, Yogyakarta has been properly processed through high-pressure steaming and is safe to consume, contrary to viral social media claims. The misunderstanding arose because pressure-cooked milkfish visually resembles raw fish despite being fully cooked, and the agency plans to strengthen communication efforts to better educate recipients about the dish's characteristics.
Tue, 10 Mar 2026, 18:18 WIB
Why the MBZ Elevated Toll Road Has No Rest Areas
The 39-kilometre Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed (MBZ) elevated toll road was deliberately designed without rest areas as part of a traffic separation strategy from the underlying Jakarta-Cikampek toll road below. Jasa Marga's Chief Executive Officer explained that restricting the route to small vehicles (Class I) and eliminating rest areas enhances safety and efficiency, as drivers typically use the route at the beginning of their journey and facilities remain available on the lower toll road.
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