West Java's Transportation Agency (Dishub) has completed installation of 14,000 smart street lights (APJ) on provincial roads to ensure safer conditions during the 2026 Lebaran exodus. The lights are equipped with Light Control Unit (LCU) technology enabling remote operation and monitoring, complemented by four rapid response teams to address public complaints and ensure optimal functionality.

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has assured that fuel supply in Bandung City remains secure with no shortages occurring. The company's Branch Manager clarified that fuel scarcity reports in other regions are driven by panic buying rather than actual stock depletion, and urged residents to purchase fuel according to daily needs rather than excessive quantities. Pertamina has also built up fuel reserves across all petrol stations in anticipation of increased consumption ahead of Eid 2026.

The Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives Puan Maharani has endorsed the Communications and Digital Ministry's regulation prohibiting children under 16 years from accessing high-risk digital platforms, citing concerns over exposure to harmful content, cyberbullying, and exploitation. The ministerial regulation implementing this policy is part of a broader government framework to protect minors in the digital space, with plans for further age restrictions in future revisions.

The Jakarta Provincial Government has permanently sealed the Atlas Padel building on Jalan Puri Indah in West Jakarta, ruling that the structure lacks proper authorisation and cannot legally obtain a permit. The West Jakarta Mayor has mandated that the site be restored to its original function as green open space, with jurisdiction for the conversion process residing with the local Public Works, Spatial Planning and Land Affairs Office.

Jakarta's Provincial Government has activated the Rorotan Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) Plant following a landslide at the Bantargebang waste treatment facility on 8 March 2026. The facility will initially process 300 tonnes daily, scaling to 750 tonnes and then 1,000 tonnes per day, whilst Bantargebang's Zones 1, 2 and 5 remain operational at approximately 4,000 tonnes daily. Combined with other facilities, the city expects to manage between 6,700 and 7,150 tonnes of waste daily during the recovery period.

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has commenced withdrawals of the remaining budget surplus from Bank Indonesia (BI) before the close of the 2025 financial year, though he declined to disclose the specific amount. The government was empowered to make these withdrawals following a ministerial regulation issued in December 2025 that allows early drawdown of BI's provisional surplus based on revenue performance and urgent funding needs, with any discrepancies between preliminary and audited figures to be reconciled subsequently.

President Prabowo Subianto convened a meeting with the Governor of Bank Indonesia, Finance Minister, and several other key economic officials amid economic pressures from Middle East tensions, including volatile oil prices and Rupiah weakness. The discussions centred on preparations for the Idul Fitri holiday, food and fuel availability, and responses to regional geopolitical developments, with officials emphasising Indonesia's economic fundamentals remain sound despite recent currency and commodity fluctuations.

Financial experts argue that setting targets alone is insufficient for achieving long-term financial goals; rather, consistent behavioural changes and sound money management habits are essential. According to Jesse Lineberry, assistant professor at Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business, tracking expenditure and maintaining realistic budgets form the foundation for financial success, enabling individuals to identify spending patterns and build sustainable saving habits incrementally rather than attempting drastic changes overnight.

The National Mandate Party (PAN) has removed Muhammad Fikri Thobari, Regent of Rejang Lebong, from his position as Chairman of the PAN Regional Leadership Council following his arrest by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in a sting operation on 9 March 2026. Thobari and the Deputy Regent were among 13 individuals arrested in connection with alleged bribery involving development projects in Rejang Lebong Regency, Bengkulu Province. PAN has apologised for the incident and reaffirmed its commitment to anti-corruption efforts and clean governance.

Basarnas and Bogor City's Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) conducted an emergency evacuation drill at Situ Gede on 10 March 2026, employing helicopter rappelling techniques and rubber boats to train personnel. The simulation aimed to enhance disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities ahead of the anticipated surge in travel during the Eid holiday period.

The Banten provincial agency for women's empowerment and child protection has recorded 226 cases of psychological abuse affecting children in 2025, with the majority triggered by domestic conflict and parental violence. South Tangerang City recorded the highest number of cases at 112, followed by Cilegon City with 54, whilst psychological trauma often manifests through behavioural changes such as withdrawal and loss of confidence. The agency continues to provide intensive support services including professional counselling and safe houses for severely traumatised victims.

OVO digital wallet reported a significant 79 percent increase in transactions during suhoor hours (03:00–05:00) during Ramadhan compared to non-Ramadhan periods. The spike reflects a shift in consumer behaviour where suhoor has evolved from a simple pre-fast meal into an active time for digital transactions, including e-commerce purchases (which doubled), bill payments, and entertainment services.

Maxim, an online transportation platform, has distributed Hari Raya bonuses to over 50,000 driver partners across more than 100 cities in Indonesia as recognition of their contribution to the platform's growth. The distribution was conducted with individual assessments based on driver performance and activity levels, and forms part of a broader support programme that includes zero-per-cent commission rates for drivers with disabilities and food assistance during Ramadan. Government officials from the Ministries of Manpower, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, and Transportation welcomed the initiative as a positive step towards strengthening the digital economy workforce and improving driver welfare.

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has pledged to request a bonus from President Prabowo Subianto if Indonesia's tax-to-GDP ratio reaches 11%, contingent on improved public welfare. Indonesia's tax ratio fell to 9.31% of GDP in 2025 from 10.08% in 2024, missing the government's initial target of over 10%, as Purbaya commits to reactivating economic mechanisms to boost tax revenue.

Indonesia's former President Megawati Soekarnoputri has sent a congratulatory message to Mojtaba Khamenei on his appointment as Iran's new Supreme Leader, delivered through a letter to Iran's Ambassador to Indonesia. Megawati, who previously paid a condolence visit following the death of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in late February, also shared a photograph from her 2004 official visit to Tehran when she met with the late leader.

The Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) announced that the United States has committed to complying with Indonesia's halal product requirements for all products circulating in Indonesian markets, including imports. Products with halal certificates from foreign certification bodies recognised by BPJPH only require registration rather than recertification in Indonesia, though this does not exempt them from halal certification obligations. The BPJPH emphasised that mandatory halal policies apply universally to all countries seeking to market products in Indonesia.

A cultural commentator argues that Government Regulation No. 17 of 2025 on child protection in digital systems (PP Tunas) should be introduced through schools to gain positive public acceptance and clarify that the regulation aims to protect rather than restrict children's technology use. The regulation, formalised by President Prabowo Subianto in March 2025, was recently operationalised through a ministerial decree requiring digital platforms to implement age restrictions, risk assessments, and parental monitoring features to ensure child safety online.

Indonesia's financial markets face mounting internal and external pressures including Rupiah weakness, rising bond yields, and declining stock indices. The tensions stem from rating downgrade warnings by Moody's and Fitch Ratings, as well as crude oil price surges resulting from the Iran-US conflict, with combined effects threatening fiscal policy stability and increased market volatility.

PT Arkora Hydro Tbk recorded strong financial performance throughout 2025, with net profit reaching Rp 63.9 billion, a 52.9 per cent increase year-on-year, whilst operating revenue grew 43.7 per cent to Rp 343.3 billion. Electricity production surged 56.1 per cent to 151.8 megawatt hours, driven by the operational commencement of the Yaentu project and higher rainfall, with the company simultaneously advancing hydroelectric projects including the Tomoni facility which achieved 58.8 per cent construction progress.

Former Education Minister Nadiem Makarim testified in a corruption trial regarding the appointment of Fiona Handayani and Jurist Tan as his special staff, citing their relevant experience and willingness to learn. Makarim clarified that both staffers lacked decision-making authority and served only in advisory capacities, whilst the prosecution alleges a Rp 2.1 trillion state loss in a Chromebook and Chrome Device Management procurement scandal.

Indonesia's Ministry for Protection of Migrant Workers (KP2MI) sealed the office of placement agency PT Panca Banyu Aji Sakti in East Jakarta on 10 March 2026 after the company violated procedures for migrant worker placement. The violations included bypassing required local employment office screening, failing to register candidates for pre-departure orientation, and placing workers in countries with active placement moratoriums.

HBX Group and Traveloka have expanded their strategic partnership to integrate over 40,000 APAC hotels, with particular focus on Indonesia, into HBX Group's supply ecosystem. The agreement, signed during HBX Group's MarketHub Asia event in Bali, aims to unlock additional growth, improve regional coverage and competitiveness, and deliver enhanced results for partners and customers through deepened bidirectional collaboration and locally contracted inventory diversification.

Indonesia's composite stock index (IHSG) rebounded on 10 March 2026, climbing 1.41% to 7,440.91 after a sharp decline the previous day, buoyed by gains in the energy and raw materials sectors. The rally was tempered by geopolitical tensions affecting oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz and comments from US President Donald Trump about potentially taking control of the strategic waterway. Crude oil prices spiked to over US$119 per barrel intraday before settling lower, reflecting volatility driven by Middle East escalation and global market nervousness.

Bank Indonesia reported that Indonesia's net international investment position liability increased to US$272.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from US$261.8 billion in the previous quarter, driven primarily by higher growth in foreign financial liabilities compared to foreign financial assets. The increase reflects continued positive investor perception towards Indonesia's economic prospects and investment climate, supported by inflows of foreign capital into portfolio investments, direct investments, and other investments, as well as appreciation in domestic stock indices.

Bantul Tourism Office has opened a complaint channel for tourists overcharged at tourism attractions during the Eid holiday, with response times guaranteed within 24 hours. The office has issued directives requiring tourism businesses to display transparent pricing for food, beverages, and other services, whilst implementing direct field monitoring to prevent price gouging.

President Prabowo Subianto convened a limited meeting with senior economic officials including Bank Indonesia Governor Perry Warjiyo and Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa at the presidential palace on 10 March 2026. The discussions centred on fiscal stability, rupiah control, and preparations for Eid al-Fitr, including monitoring food price inflation and fuel availability during the Lebaran exodus, amid global crude oil price volatility surpassing 100 US dollars per barrel. Officials expressed confidence in Indonesia's economic fundamentals and coordination between government and central bank to manage exchange rate stability.

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced that Rp11 trillion in holiday allowances (THR) for civil servants had been disbursed as of Tuesday, with the government allocating Rp55 trillion in total for 2026. The minister emphasised that fund availability is not the issue; rather, delays result from some government institutions not yet submitting their disbursement requests to the Finance Ministry.

Dr. Eny Palupi of IPB University advocates for local Indonesian foods as nutritious alternatives for Ramadan suhoor and iftar meals, highlighting tubers, legumes, local vegetables, and fruits as sources of balanced nutrition with complex carbohydrates and essential vitamins. Beyond health benefits, consuming local produce supports local farmers and reduces carbon emissions from long-distance food transportation, whilst offering superior freshness compared to imported processed alternatives.

Three shops illegally selling controlled pharmaceuticals in the Pasar Rebo area of East Jakarta have been attacked by unidentified assailants using firecrackers and motor oil, with vigilante action prompted by concerns about illicit drug sales endangering youth. Police have launched investigations and called on the public to report illegal drug sales to authorities rather than taking matters into their own hands.

The Bandung City Government has intensified oversight of warehouses storing nine essential commodities to prevent hoarding practices and maintain price stability ahead of Eid 2026. Mayor Muhammad Farhan stated that the measure aims to ensure the distribution and supply chain remain uninterrupted whilst keeping basic necessities affordable for residents. The city government, working with police and Perum Bulog, will monitor warehouses and take action against any stockpiling exceeding reasonable limits.

The Yogyakarta Regional Police have announced that the Purwomartani-Prambanan toll road section will be operational for vehicles travelling from Yogyakarta towards Klaten and Solo from 16-29 March 2026, during the Eid exodus period. The 12.25-kilometre stretch will be toll-free but only available for light vehicles and buses during restricted daytime hours, with additional traffic management measures including one-way systems and U-turn closures implemented across Yogyakarta city and beach tourism areas in Gunungkidul District.

The Labour Office (Disnaker) of Depok City has established a complaints post to address issues related to 2026 Eid holiday allowance (THR) payments for workers. The office head, Nessi Annisa Handari, announced that the service operates at the City Hall office on weekdays from 08:00–14:00 WIA, with WhatsApp support available, whilst four monitoring teams comprising labour unions, employers' associations, police, and labour officials have been deployed to ensure companies comply with worker rights including timely THR payments.

Indonesia's government has implemented new regulations to restrict access to social media platforms for children under 16 years old, effective 28 March 2026. TikTok and YouTube have publicly responded, stating they are coordinating with the Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs and highlighting their existing safety features designed to protect young users. The policy covers eight major platforms including TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, X (Twitter), Bigo Live, and Roblox.

A member of Indonesia's parliamentary Commission IX has urged the government to take swift, coordinated, and transparent action to protect Indonesian migrant workers after three crew members went missing following an explosion of the tugboat Musaffah 2 in the Strait of Hormuz. The legislator emphasises that escalating Middle East tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel pose fatal risks to Indonesian maritime workers and calls for strengthened protection systems, cross-ministerial coordination, and diplomatic efforts with local authorities.

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono visited construction sites for Community School projects in Singkawang and Pontianak, undertaken by state-owned enterprise PT Wijaya Karya, to assess progress on expanding quality educational access. AHY stressed that educational development must focus not only on intellectual advancement but also character formation, with Community Schools intended to break cycles of poverty and prepare Indonesia's youth for a prosperous future. The initiative aligns with the government's broader agenda to strengthen human resource development and improve national education quality as a foundation for an advanced and competitive Indonesia.

The University of Indonesia (UI) has launched the "UI Peduli Ramadhan" (UI Cares Ramadan) programme to support disaster-affected communities in Aceh and North Sumatera, distributing 230 food aid packages to villages in Pidie Jaya, Central Tapanuli, and South Tapanuli districts. The initiative aims to provide essential assistance during Ramadan while conveying a message of solidarity and support to communities still in recovery.

PT Pertamina International Shipping has confirmed that its energy supply chain and distribution operations remain solid, supported by a fleet of 345 vessels managed across the Pertamina Group. Two Pertamina tankers, including the VLCC Pertamina Pride carrying crude oil for domestic energy needs, are currently detained in the Arab Gulf awaiting safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz amid Middle East tensions between Iran and the US-Israel alliance. The Indonesian Foreign Ministry is actively engaging with Iranian authorities to ensure the safety of the detained vessels and their crews.

West Aceh Regent Tarmizi announced that construction of 49 permanent housing units for disaster victims will commence after Eid al-Fitr, with completion targeted for 2026. The project, a collaboration between the local government and Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), is expected to be finished within two months of Eid, with central government handling all construction costs following verification of flood damage by the district.

Bank Indonesia's Tegal branch has launched a currency exchange service ahead of Eid, offering 3,000 packages distributed across three days with citizens registering through the PINTAR website to receive scheduled exchange slots. The service aims to ensure orderly and equitable distribution whilst the bank has also noted a near-doubling of QRIS non-cash transactions during the Ramadan period compared to previous years.

Turkey has deployed its Patriot air defence system in the central city of Malatya following NATO's interception of two ballistic missiles allegedly fired from Iran into Turkish airspace. The deployment, announced in coordination with NATO allies, aims to strengthen protection of Turkish borders and airspace, with particular concern over Iranian threats to NATO facilities including the Kurecik radar station which houses early warning systems that can detect Iranian missile launches.

The Indonesian Ministry of Culture has signed five inter-ministerial cooperation agreements to strengthen the national cultural ecosystem, covering coordination across culture, creative economy, cultural research, and heritage preservation. The agreements, signed with the Ministries of Communication and Digital, Forestry, Creative Economy, the National Research and Innovation Agency, and the Jakarta provincial government, represent a comprehensive framework to implement cultural programmes more effectively at the technical level. Culture Minister Fadli Zon emphasised that the collaboration reflects the constitutional mandate for cultural advancement and requires coordinated support from central and local governments as well as the private sector.

PT Pertamina Gas (Pertagas) delivered solid operational performance throughout 2025, with growth across all major business lines including gas transportation (up 4%), oil transportation (up 8%), regasification (up 6%), and LPG production (up 5%). The company reported consolidated revenue of US$861.51 million, with EBITDA increasing 15.90% and net profit rising 21.43% year-on-year, whilst operating approximately 2,930 kilometres of natural gas pipelines and 605 kilometres of crude oil transmission pipelines serving over 60 strategic industrial customers and 250,000 household and MSME connections across Indonesia. Looking ahead to 2026, Pertagas targets further operational growth and plans US$75 million in capital expenditure, including the development of the 96-kilometre Cikampek-Plumpang fuel oil pipeline and optimisation of the LNG Arun tank facility, whilst exploring emerging opportunities in hydrogen and biomethane.

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has reported that two oil tankers belonging to Pertamina International Shipping remain detained in the Strait of Hormuz carrying crude oil cargo, with negotiations ongoing for their passage. Of four Pertamina International Shipping vessels operating in the Middle East, two have already departed the conflict zone whilst two—VLCC Pertamina Pride and Gamsunoro—remain in the Arabian Gulf awaiting safe passage through the strait. Pertamina maintains that energy supply chains remain solid with support from 345 vessels across the broader Pertamina Group and is coordinating with authorities to ensure safe transit and continued domestic energy needs.

PT Kereta Api Indonesia recorded 22,749 passengers departing from Jakarta's railway stations on the eleventh day before Eid (Lebaran) 2026, with Pasar Senen station recording the highest volume at 8,964 passengers. The national railway company is implementing a government economic stimulus programme offering up to 30 per cent discounts on commercial economy class trains from 14–29 March 2026, with over 1.2 million seats available nationwide and approximately 329,000 seats available in the Jakarta operational region.

Indonesia's Vice Minister for Migrant Worker Protection, Christina Aryani, has met with the Indonesian Ambassador to Germany to discuss placement of Indonesian migrant workers through Germany's Ausbildung vocational training programme. The Ausbildung scheme, which combines theoretical learning (30 per cent) with direct industrial practice (70 per cent) over 2-3.5 years, presents a significant opportunity for skilled Indonesian workers to gain employment and professional credentials in Germany. Indonesia is exploring collaboration with the German government to develop a cooperation framework that leverages the country's substantial supply of vocational-trained workers from approximately 12 ministries and institutions.

Indonesia's Health Ministry is urging restrictions on nicotine and tar content in cigarettes, citing research showing that clove cigarettes contain significantly higher nicotine levels than WHO-recommended standards of 0.4 mg. The ministry is proposing government support for technology development to reduce high nicotine levels whilst balancing the economic interests of tobacco farmers and the industry over a proposed five to ten-year timeframe.

Residents in Jakarta's Senayan area have complained about a padel court on Jalan Limo causing excessive noise until late night, despite Governor Pramono Anung's directive limiting such facilities to 8 p.m. in residential areas. The facility lacks an Operational Eligibility Certificate (SLF) as it did not obtain neighbour consent, a requirement for such certification, and local authorities have mandated the operator obtain the SLF within 30 days along with a noise level analysis report.

The Indonesian government is implementing comprehensive measures to ensure toll roads operate with minimal service standards during the 2026 Lebaran exodus, with an estimated 3.67 million vehicles expected on the Jakarta-Cikampek route alone. The Public Works Ministry, toll road regulatory bodies, and operators are coordinating efforts to eliminate road damage, streamline toll transactions, and provide public communication to create a more humane travel experience for the estimated 144 million journeys across Indonesia.

The head of Indonesia's Special Development Control and Investigation Agency (Bappidsus), Aries Marsudiyanto, has reassured that Indonesia's economy remains robust despite global turmoil from Middle Eastern conflicts, emphasising that food supplies, fuel stocks, and energy reserves are adequate. The government has ruled out raising subsidised fuel prices and is actively monitoring international developments whilst maintaining economic stability through coordination across relevant ministries and agencies.

Former Vice Presidents Jusuf Kalla declared Indonesia's support for Saudi Arabia's stability and security amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Meeting with Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Indonesia Faisal Abdullah Al-Amudi, Kalla emphasised Indonesia's commitment to maintaining regional peace through a neutral approach whilst supporting Saudi stability. He noted that recent attacks on military facilities in Saudi Arabia appear aimed at US military installations rather than directly targeting the Saudi government.