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Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:31 WIB
Europe Launches Two Climate Observation Satellites
The European Space Agency has successfully launched two climate observation satellites, Sentinel-3C and Flex, aboard a Vega-C rocket from French Guiana. Sentinel-3C will monitor marine conditions and land use to help prevent food crises, while the €350 million Flex mission will track plant fluorescence to assess vegetation health and the effects of climate change. ESA's Earth observation director described the missions as essential tools for addressing ongoing climate change.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:27 WIB
AI could boost workplace productivity by up to 40 pct: Minister
Manpower Minister Yassierli said human-centred AI adoption, with redesigned workflows and upskilled workers, could raise Indonesian workforce productivity by 30-40 percent. He stressed AI should strengthen rather than replace workers, citing a BCG study showing most AI pioneers have yet to see significant benefits due to flawed implementation. The Manpower Ministry is piloting an AI-based productivity project, drafting an official implementation guide, and building a platform for companies to share best practices.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:27 WIB
ATR/BPN Ministry affirms support for KPK legal process following sting operation
The Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN) has pledged full cooperation with the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) after a sting operation netted a director general and two land office heads. Deputy Minister Ossy Dermawan said the ministry would not comment on the substance of the case while the legal process is ongoing and no official statement has been issued by the KPK.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:27 WIB
Anas Urbaningrum Revives Issue of Separating the 2029 Presidential and Legislative Elections
Politician Anas Urbaningrum has called for the presidential and legislative elections in 2029 to be held at different times, arguing that presidential candidacies should be based on fresh mandates from the most recent legislative polls. He also urged the government and the House of Representatives to finalise the electoral law package transparently, with genuine public participation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:26 WIB
Director General of Customs says no change in directives from new Finance Minister
Director General of Customs and Excise Djaka Budhi Utama stated that there is no change in priorities or directives under newly appointed Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara. The agency will continue its core duties of cracking down on illegal activities, including smuggling and illicit cigarettes, to safeguard state revenue and the health of the state budget.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:25 WIB
Bank Mandiri Partners with Chandra Asri Group to Deliver Integrated Financial Solutions
PT Bank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk has signed a partnership with PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk to provide integrated banking services across the national petrochemical industry value chain. The collaboration will cover payment collection, banking transactions and financial support tailored to Chandra Asri Group's business partners, aimed at boosting efficiency and competitiveness in the sector.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:25 WIB
HIPMI pushes for easier KUR access through MSME aspiration channel
The central board of the Indonesian Young Entrepreneurs Association (BPP HIPMI) is pushing for easier, more transparent, and better-targeted access to the People's Business Credit (KUR) scheme for young entrepreneurs and MSMEs. HIPMI plans to launch an aspiration and mentoring channel across its regional networks to gather feedback and help strengthen collaboration between government, banks, and businesses.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:25 WIB
Clean Energy for All: BLUETTI and UN-Habitat Expand Clean Energy Programme to Nigeria
BLUETTI and UN-Habitat have extended their 'Lighting An African Family' programme to Benue State, Nigeria, following an initial collaboration in Kenya. The initiative provided solar workshops, donated 230 solar kits, and reached over 1,000 residents, including female- and elderly-headed households, as part of broader efforts to expand clean energy access across Africa.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:25 WIB
Before Being Dismissed by Prabowo, Purbaya Was Already Considering Leaving the Finance Minister's Post
Former Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said there was no friction behind his replacement by Suahasil Nazara, describing the change as a presidential prerogative. Purbaya revealed he had already contemplated stepping down before the reshuffle was announced, and said he has no interest in returning to government. The handover ceremony took place at the Finance Ministry office in Jakarta, one day after Suahasil was sworn in at the State Palace.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:25 WIB
Selling Thousands per Month: How Practical is the Veloz Hybrid EV on the Road?
Toyota's Veloz Hybrid EV, a full hybrid MPV requiring no external charging, has maintained sales above 2,000 units per month since early 2026, with orders exceeding 20,000 units by September. The model is one of the top three contributors to Toyota and Lexus electrified vehicle sales, which rose 86% year-on-year to 38,769 units in January-August 2026.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:23 WIB
From Business Mentoring to Transaction Security Education, BRI Mantri Stay Close to Communities in Lubuklinggau
Teti Ernawati, a micro-marketing officer (Mantri BRI) at BRI's Garuda Unit in Lubuklinggau, South Sumatra, has mentored hundreds of borrowers across four urban villages since 2017, focusing on rubber plantations and trade. Beyond financing and BRILink agent recruitment, she also educates customers on safeguarding personal data in digital financial services. BRI Corporate Secretary Dhanny said such closeness to communities underpins the bank's efforts to support small businesses and broaden financial access.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:22 WIB
Search Operation for Missing Journalists in Anak Krakatau Waters Expanded
The search and rescue operation for a speedboat carrying eight people, including five photojournalists, entered its eighth day in the Sunda Strait off Pandeglang, Banten. The combined SAR team has divided the search area into five sectors covering roughly 3,962 square nautical miles, while also monitoring the Bengkulu coast and Enggano Island in case debris or victims drifted there.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:22 WIB
Saudi Arabia Reveals Discovery of 110 Million Tonnes of Uranium and Rare Earth Ore in Madinah
Saudi Arabia has announced the discovery of around 110 million tonnes of ore containing rare earth minerals and uranium at Jabal Sayid in the Madinah region. The find, unveiled by Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman at the IAEA General Conference, strengthens the Kingdom's nuclear energy ambitions and follows a civil nuclear cooperation agreement signed with the United States in July.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:22 WIB
Indonesia needs US$27B more for health system transformation: Minister
Indonesia requires an additional US$26–27 billion over five years to complete its US$223 billion health system transformation, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin told the 4th Indonesia Health Partners Meeting in Jakarta. The initiative aims to raise average life expectancy to 76 years and healthy life expectancy to 65, with the ministry seeking support from global partners and philanthropists to close the funding gap. Progress so far includes distributing some 300,000 anthropometric devices to posyandu, 10,000 ultrasound machines to puskesmas, and expanded X-ray and diagnostic testing capacity.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:21 WIB
Tito Surprised That Extinguishing Forest Fires in Kalimantan Requires Landowner Permission
Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian has expressed surprise that firefighting teams tackling forest and land fires in Kalimantan must seek permission from landowners before entering the affected areas. He argued that under the Disaster Management Law and Criminal Code, emergency discretion allows responders to enter private land or even demolish property without authorisation, and that anyone obstructing firefighting efforts could face arrest.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:21 WIB
Two Weeks of Learning Under Trees After the Earthquake, Junior High Students in West Manggarai Await Emergency Tents
Students at SMPN 7 Ndoso in West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, have spent two weeks studying outdoors after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake damaged their school buildings. Parents have urged the local government to send tarpaulins or tents so emergency classrooms can be built, while the regional disaster agency says aid for schools is being distributed through the Education Office.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:21 WIB
Suspect Named Following Sting Operation at ATR/BPN Ministry, KPK to Announce Soon
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has named suspects following a sting operation at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), linked to alleged corruption in building-use rights (HGB) processing for Summarecon in Bogor Regency. Seventeen people were arrested, including senior ministry officials and business figures, with cash evidence estimated in the hundreds of billions of rupiah. A case review has been completed and the investigation will proceed.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:20 WIB
Purbaya evaluates one-year performance, highlights economic growth achievement
Outgoing Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has assessed his roughly one year leading the Finance Ministry as fairly good, pointing to national economic growth rising from below 5 per cent to above it. A handover ceremony to new Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara was held at the Finance Ministry office in Jakarta on Tuesday, a day after his inauguration at the State Palace.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:20 WIB
'Doomsday' for Online Drivers Spreads as This Region Becomes the Next Target
Waymo has launched its driverless robotaxi service in Las Vegas, initially deploying dozens of autonomous vehicles built on Zeekr's platform, with users to be invited gradually. The Alphabet subsidiary, valued at US$126 billion after raising US$16 billion in funding, already operates in California, Texas, Florida and Arizona, with Denver, San Diego and Tampa next in line. The expansion poses a growing threat to the future of online driver professions.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 16:19 WIB
Teikyo University expert examines the legal status of generative AI works
Professor Miyuki Tsuyuki of Teikyo University, Japan, addressed the 4th International Conference on Law, Governance, and Social Justice in Purwokerto, Central Java, on the copyright status of generative AI works. She explained that under Japanese law, AI output is protected only when humans creatively select the data, whilst machine-selected output raises unresolved legal questions. She also highlighted risks involving intellectual property, personal rights and trade secrets, including the use of copyrighted works to train AI without permission.
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