Social media influencer Adam Deni visited South Jakarta Metro Police to submit evidence and materials related to the Skyholic888 cryptocurrency fraud case involving Timothy Ronald. Deni stated he has fulfilled his civic duty by surrendering all evidence and a vehicle to police, whilst withdrawing from the public dispute and apologising to those affected by his social media posts. He has been accused by Holywings Group executives of operating the @skyholic888 Instagram account that initially publicised allegations of investment fraud.

Street-based money changers in Jakarta have revealed that their supply of new banknotes comes from informal operators known as "bosses" who provide capital and oversee operations. These bosses finance the currency exchange activities, collect proceeds, and manage the distribution system whilst remaining largely anonymous to individual traders, who operate as intermediaries under a profit-sharing arrangement.

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo presided over a troop assembly for Operation Ketupat 2026, the annual security operation supporting Eid al-Fitr celebrations, at the National Monument in Central Jakarta on 12 March 2026. General Sigit emphasised that solidarity and synergy among all personnel from the TNI, Police, related ministries, and partner agencies are essential to ensuring safe travel and harmonious celebrations. He commended all participating security personnel and urged them to view their duties as an honour and service to the nation as an act of worship.

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia met with President Prabowo Subianto for 2.5 hours at the State Palace to discuss the Energy Task Force's plans for renewable energy development and vehicle electrification. The government plans to transition diesel power plants to solar and geothermal sources, with the first phase targeting the replacement of diesel-fired power stations with renewable alternatives, contingent on global geopolitical uncertainties affecting long-term energy security.

Coordinating Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra has praised two recent Constitutional Court rulings (Decisions 111/2024 and 182/2024) for protecting the independence and governance of Indonesia's medical profession. The decisions seek to establish a balance between state oversight and professional autonomy, ensuring the Indonesian Health Council (KKI) operates independently whilst remaining accountable to the President, without state interference in ethical and disciplinary matters.

Jakarta's transport authority estimates that 4.024 million residents will remain in the capital during the 2026 Eid holiday, whilst approximately 6.654 million will travel outside the city. The provincial government is preparing traffic management measures including contra flow systems and odd-even vehicle restrictions to handle congestion at tourist attractions and shopping centres expected to be visited by those staying in Jakarta.

The Jakarta Provincial Government has launched a new Transjabodetabek bus service (route SH2) connecting Blok M to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, providing an alternative transport option for travellers whilst reducing private vehicle usage. The service aims to ease congestion and offer an affordable public transport solution for airport commuters in the Greater Jakarta region.

PT Bank Jago Tbk. (ARTO) reported net profit after tax of IDR 276 billion for 2025, representing a 115% year-on-year increase, driven by a 66.3% surge in interest income to IDR 3.41 trillion. The digital bank expanded its customer base to 18.2 million and significantly grew its loan portfolio by 38% to IDR 24.3 trillion, whilst maintaining a low non-performing loan ratio of 0.6% and a strong capital adequacy ratio of 31.6%.

The Asia Travel Technology Industry Association (ATTIA) has highlighted practical and technical obstacles facing accommodation providers in obtaining proper business permits as mandated by the government. These challenges include changing requirements within the Online Single Submission (OSS) system, uncertainty around new business classification standards, and unclear coordination between central and local authorities. ATTIA supports government efforts to enforce legitimate licensing whilst calling for adequate time, clear processes, and stakeholder coordination to ensure smooth implementation without harming local communities and tourist confidence.

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has issued directives to personnel conducting Operation Ketupat 2026, the security and services operation for Eid al-Fitr celebrations. The operation will implement joint ministerial regulations covering traffic management, basic commodity price monitoring, disaster preparedness, and public order maintenance, with particular attention to weather warnings for southern Indonesian regions. Police are instructed to conduct routine patrols, safeguard empty homes during the exodus period, and enhance public communication through the emergency hotline 110 to ensure responsive policing services.

The Indonesian Embassy in Ottawa, in collaboration with the Indonesian Export Financing Institution (LPEI) and the National Export Development Directorate (PEN) of the Trade Ministry, facilitated virtual contract signings between Exotique Foods, an Indonesian product importer in Canada, and six Indonesian SMEs, resulting in five purchase orders and one memorandum of understanding worth approximately USD 92,000 (approximately Rp 1.5 billion). The agreement covers the supply of various processed food products from Indonesia to the Canadian market, with export performance in the processed food and beverage sector showing strong growth, increasing over 106 per cent between 2023 and 2025. The collaboration aims to expand market access and strengthen Indonesia's product presence in Canada whilst addressing market requirements including product liability insurance, standards compliance, and logistics infrastructure.

President Prabowo Subianto has instructed Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy and diversify Indonesia's oil supply sources. The government is implementing measures to replace diesel-powered electricity generators with renewable alternatives and exploring crude oil supplies from countries outside the Middle East to mitigate geopolitical risks, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz situation.

President Prabowo Subianto will appoint economist Hashim Djojohadikusumo as chairman of a new task force on innovative financing and management of Indonesia's national parks, according to Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni. The initiative aims to secure sustainable funding through private sector partnerships and eco-tourism to transform Indonesia's severely underfunded national park system into world-class conservation areas that can achieve financial self-sufficiency.

Indonesia has launched the National Master Plan for Digital Government 2025–2045 as a strategic framework to transform governance towards integrated, data-driven systems that improve public services. The government projects that optimal implementation of AI-based digitalisation could drive national economic growth to 8–9 per cent by 2029, positioning digital transformation as a key lever for economic productivity alongside improving governance efficiency.

President Prabowo Subianto has approved Rp 839 billion from presidential aid funds to construct a massive steel fence at Way Kambas National Park in Lampung, following initial discussions about allocating up to Rp 2 trillion. The project aims to address decades-long human-wildlife conflict, particularly involving elephants entering villages and agricultural areas, which has resulted in fatalities including a village chief. The fence and canal construction will span approximately 130 kilometres of the park's 176-kilometre perimeter and will be executed in cooperation with the TNI Engineering Battalion.

Indonesia's National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has ordered regular patrols involving community security volunteers during the 2026 Eid season to prevent crime, gang violence, illegal racing, and inter-group clashes. Operation Ketupat 2026 will run for 13 days from 13-25 March 2026 with 161,243 personnel deployed across 2,746 security posts to protect over 185,000 locations including places of worship, markets, transport hubs, and tourist sites.

Indonesia's state-owned investment management body (BPI) Danantara plans to consolidate 15 state-owned insurance companies into three specialised entities: life insurance, general insurance, and credit insurance. PT Asuransi Jasa Indonesia (Jasindo) has confirmed its readiness to comply with this corporate restructuring, which is part of a broader government initiative to reduce BUMN subsidiaries from 1,043 to approximately 300 entities.

Healthcare officials have urged parents to ensure their children, particularly toddlers, receive complete measles vaccination ahead of the Eid holiday when travel and social gatherings increase transmission risks. Dr Elsa Hufaidah, Director of the Central Vaccination Centre, warned that measles is highly contagious and can cause severe complications including pneumonia, encephalitis, and chronic diarrhoea leading to dehydration.

Jakarta provincial government officials participated as models in the opening ceremony of the Jakarta Hijab Festival at Tanah Abang Market, showcasing Muslim fashion directly purchased from the textile market. Governor Pramono Anung explained the event was designed to boost the micro, small, and medium enterprises sector, particularly Muslim fashion traders in the area, with all garments worn by officials being sourced from local merchants.

The Indonesian government is planning the development of fishermen's villages as part of its strategy to strengthen national protein supply and achieve protein self-sufficiency by 2026. Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan announced the initiative during a working visit to Sampang Regency, Madura, which will include supporting facilities such as ice factories and cold storage to extend the shelf life of fish and improve fishermen's bargaining power in the market.

Banser, the paramilitary wing of the Youth Movement Ansor, staged a demonstration at KPK headquarters on 12 March, warning that seven million cadres would mobilise if former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas—a Banser advisor—were criminalised in an alleged corruption case concerning additional hajj quotas. Banser insisted that Yaqut had not profited from the additional hajj quota allocated to Indonesia for 2024 pilgrimages and demanded his release.

Meta has announced the development of four custom artificial intelligence chips (MTIA 300, 400, 450, and 500) as part of its strategy to reduce reliance on third-party vendors like Nvidia and optimise the price-to-performance ratio in its data centres. The MTIA 300 has already been rolled out for training simple AI models for content recommendations, whilst the other three chips—designed for more advanced tasks such as generative AI inference—will be deployed between now and 2027, with production handled by Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).

President Prabowo Subianto has issued Government Regulation No. 9 of 2026 granting Eid holiday allowances (THR) and the 13th-month salary to state apparatus members, pensioners and benefit recipients for 2026. Under this regulation, President Prabowo is entitled to receive THR of approximately Rp 62.74 million whilst Vice President Gibran can receive Rp 42.16 million, calculated from their combined basic salaries and position allowances as set under existing legislation.

Rising clothing prices ahead of Idul Fitri has prompted Jakarta residents to seek affordable alternatives through thrift shopping at Pasar Senen market, where shoppers can purchase three outfits for 100,000 rupiahs compared to the 300,000 rupiahs or more charged in shopping malls. The bustling market scene reflects broader consumer behaviour as families attempt to balance holiday tradition with budget constraints during inflationary times.

Four months after floods and landslides devastated multiple districts in Aceh province in November 2025, hotels in Central Aceh and Bener Meriah are experiencing critical occupancy rates as low as 10 per cent due to damaged road infrastructure. Hotel operators have identified poor road access as the primary barrier preventing tourists from returning, with only air transport currently viable for visitors, who are predominantly disaster recovery workers rather than holiday tourists. Local business leaders are urging the government to prioritise road repairs, which they argue are essential for the region's economic recovery and development of its tourism and agricultural sectors.

Repair works on the Klonengan Flyover in Tegal district, Central Java, spanning 9 kilometres, are targeted for completion by March 2027 as part of a broader capacity enhancement project on the main Lebaran exodus route. The project, managed by the National Road Implementation Unit (Satker) PJN 1 of Central Java Province, is critical infrastructure connecting Jakarta to southern Central Java destinations including Cilacap, Purwokerto, and Yogyakarta. The 135.5-kilometre Tegal–Slawi–Dermojaya–Wangon section forms part of the 462-kilometre national road network under Satker PJN 1's responsibility.

PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (BBCA) has approved a dividend ratio of 72 per cent from net profit for 2025 through its annual shareholders meeting, totalling Rp336 per share including an interim dividend of Rp55 per share already paid in December 2025. The bank recorded consolidated net profit of Rp57.5 trillion in 2025, growing 4.9 per cent year-on-year, with total loans growing 7.7 per cent to Rp993 trillion and customer funds growing 10.2 per cent to Rp1.249 trillion by end-December 2025.

National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo has directed police forces to involve community security officers (pamswakarsa) in patrol operations during the Eid exodus period to prevent security and public order disruptions. Operation Ketupat 2026 will deploy 161,243 personnel across 13 days from 13-25 March 2026, with measures including vehicle custody services and heightened security at 185,607 locations nationwide including mosques, shopping centres, ports, and airports.

Indonesia's Transport Society (MTI) and the Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) are calling on the government to ban motorcyclists from travelling home during Eid 2026 if they are carrying children, citing safety concerns linked to overloaded vehicles and poor road conditions. Data from 2024 shows that motorcycles were involved in 76.64 per cent of traffic accidents, whilst inadequate public transport infrastructure in rural areas forces families to rely on motorcycles for holiday travel despite the risks.

A 23-year-old man shot by a group of individuals in Jakarta's Cilincing district over an alleged cannabis debt tested negative for narcotics, according to local police. The victim was shot with an airsoft gun after confronting the debt collectors on 8 March 2026, sustaining injuries to his right leg, lower back, and left knee. Police are continuing investigations into the debt circumstances and the airsoft weapon's ownership.

The Parliamentary Budget Committee (Banggar) is urging the government to take anticipatory measures to address global economic uncertainty, following Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa's announcement of a projected APBN deficit of Rp 135.7 trillion as of February 2026. Committee Chairman Said Abdullah has proposed four policy recommendations to strengthen fiscal buffers: sharpening priority programmes, postponing non-urgent spending, refining subsidy policies to target lower-middle income groups, and establishing real buffers for small and medium enterprises (UMKMs) through productive assistance measures.

The Head of the Acceleration of Rehabilitation and Reconstruction (PRR) Task Force, Colonel Tamimi Hendra Kesuma, led a supervision visit to Agam District, West Sumatra between 10-12 March 2026 to assess post-disaster conditions and accelerate rehabilitation efforts. During the visit, the task force inspected temporary housing sites, identified locations for permanent housing development on land belonging to PT Palalu Raya and PT Inang Sari, and reviewed infrastructure reconstruction projects including bridges and emergency school facilities. The task force also flagged the need for electricity subsidies for residents in temporary housing and committed to coordinating further with relevant agencies including the National Land Agency to optimise recovery efforts.

Indonesia's urea exports are experiencing heightened demand from global markets due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, allowing the country's aging fertiliser factories to resume production. PT Pupuk Indonesia, the Asia-Pacific's largest urea producer, has production capacity of 14.5 million tonnes annually and maintains self-reliant domestic supply through locally-sourced natural gas, insulating Indonesia from potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Law has clarified that capital punishment under the revised 2023 Criminal Code will no longer be classified as a principal penalty but as a special penalty subject to a 10-year trial period. Under this framework, if prisoners demonstrate good conduct, their death sentences can be commuted to life imprisonment, representing a middle-ground compromise between countries that abolish capital punishment and those that retain it. This reclassification aligns with Indonesia's longstanding constitutional framework and allows prisoners an opportunity for redemption.

Deputy Minister for Tourism Ni Luh Puspa has confirmed that tourists visiting the Malang and Batu areas in East Java during the Nyepi and Lebaran holidays will have access to safe and comfortable tourism experiences. During her inspection tour, the Deputy Minister reviewed the readiness of key facilities including Abdulrachman Saleh Airport, Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, and Jatim Park 3, with particular attention to safety standards, medical services, and security measures. The Ministry of Tourism has issued a directive to local governments and tourism operators to ensure the holiday period is secure, comfortable, and enjoyable for all visitors.

French lubricant manufacturer Ipone, represented by PT Motul Indonesia Energy, organised a Moride community event in Lampung to strengthen relationships with two-wheeler enthusiasts and introduce its latest products. The event featured group motorcycle rides, product demonstrations including free oil changes, and showcased new offerings such as Katana Scoot 5W-40, Indonesia's first scooter lubricant using Ester technology, alongside other variants tailored for different motorcycle types.

Residents of Jakarta's Kalideres district have mounted legal challenges and public protests against a planned crematorium and funeral home project, citing a lack of community consultation and missing environmental permits. The West Jakarta municipal government has suspended construction after finding that the developer failed to obtain required environmental licences (AMDAL and UKL-UPL) and violated commitments to secure the permits before commencing work.

Food Coordination Minister Zulkifli Hasan (Zulhas) has assured the public that food stocks are secure and prices remain controlled ahead of Eid al-Fitr celebrations, with chilli prices falling to below IDR 100,000 per kilogram and egg prices remaining within government guidelines. The minister emphasised that Indonesia's food supply will not be affected by the Middle East conflict, as the nation does not import food from that region and has achieved self-sufficiency in rice, maize, poultry and fish. Only wheat continues to be imported, sourced from Europe and Canada, with sufficient annual stocks to secure long-term food availability.

On World Kidney Day, Indonesia's Dialysis Patient Community (KPCDI) has called for healthcare policy reform and greater transparency regarding kidney replacement therapy options, highlighting that 98% of patients are locked into haemodialysis whilst alternative treatments like peritoneal dialysis and transplantation remain largely unavailable. The community argues that lack of information perpetuates inefficient healthcare spending, with BPJS Kesehatan costs for kidney disease rising from Rp6.5 trillion in 2019 to Rp11 trillion in 2024, and urges collaborative efforts amongst government, medical professionals and stakeholders to provide comprehensive patient education enabling informed treatment choices.

Nearly two weeks after conflict erupted between the United States and Israel against Iran, Gulf state officials have directed significantly more criticism at Tehran than at Washington, despite the initial military operations being triggered by the US and Israel. Gulf nations view Iran's attacks on their territories as a betrayal of diplomatic efforts to maintain regional stability, with officials claiming Iran broke neutrality guarantees they had provided. Meanwhile, Gulf states remain committed to their security partnerships with the United States, though they are now considering diversifying defence partnerships with Europe, China, Israel, Turkey, Pakistan, and India.

Nurhadi, a former Secretary of Indonesia's Supreme Court, will face prosecution on Friday, 13 March 2026, for alleged gratification worth Rp137.1 billion and money laundering charges totalling Rp307.2 billion. Nurhadi has been charged under anti-corruption statutes and money-laundering laws, and previously faced separate graft convictions in 2021 related to accepting bribes and gratification from litigants across various court proceedings.

Gianyar District in Bali is prioritising intervention for 991 toddlers identified with stunting as part of its 2026 stunting reduction acceleration programme. According to recent data from December 2025, the stunting prevalence rate stands at 3.8 per cent among 25,896 toddlers measured in November 2025, representing an improvement from the initial projection of 5.3 per cent. The district has previously received fiscal incentive funding of Rp5.6 billion for reducing stunting prevalence from 6.3 per cent in 2022 to 5.4 per cent in 2024, placing it among the best-performing districts nationally.

Gold prices spiked to $5,423 per troy ounce on 28 February following Middle Eastern tensions, a typical safe-haven response. However, the gains proved short-lived, with prices falling more than 6 per cent to $5,085 per troy ounce by 3 March, as US dollar strength and rising US Treasury yields redirected investor interest toward yield-bearing assets.

Indonesia's Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni announced plans to construct steel fences and canals around Way Kambas National Park in Lampung, funded by President Prabowo Subianto's assistance programme, to prevent elephants from the protected area from entering surrounding settlements. The initiative also includes establishing honeybee farming centres outside the barrier to balance environmental conservation with local economic development, following a recent incident in which a village head was killed by an elephant.

Jakarta's provincial government is preparing feeder public transport services to connect residents to type A terminals and airports during the 2026 Lebaran holiday peak travel period. The services will include multiple Transjakarta bus routes and Mikrotrans services serving Tanjung Priok, Kalideres, Pulo Gebang, and Kampung Rambutan terminals, with 14 BRT corridors operating 24 hours and the newly launched SH2 route from Blok M to Soekarno-Hatta Airport.

Australia's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles has outlined efforts to advance implementation of the Jakarta Treaty signed in February 2026 to deepen defence cooperation with Indonesia. The announcement includes plans to station an Indonesian TNI officer at colonel rank as deputy commander of a brigade in Darwin, establish military training infrastructure on Morotai island, and expand bilateral defence exercises throughout 2026. The initiatives reflect Australia's strategic commitment to regional security through strengthened institutional ties with Indonesia.

Indonesia's Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf has disclosed that several assets from the Religious Affairs Ministry remain pending transfer to the new Hajj and Umrah Ministry, as stipulated in Law No. 14 of 2025. Assets still in the transfer process include official residences, hajj hostels in various locations, the Batam Hajj Information Centre, and Hajj Hospital in Pondok Gede, with complications arising from previous transfers and documentation issues.

The Ministry of Women Empowerment and Child Protection (KemenPPPA) is advocating for enhanced political education, affirmative action policies, and electoral system reform to improve women's representation in political processes and legislative institutions across Indonesia. Despite two decades of affirmative action policies, data shows that only around 25 electoral districts have achieved the minimum 30 per cent target for women's representation, whilst approximately 16 districts still have no female legislative representatives, highlighting persistent structural and social barriers.

The Regent of East Aceh reports that 1,954 people from 601 families displaced by hydrometeorological disasters in late November 2025 continue to remain in evacuation centres spread across 13 locations in three subdistricts. The evacuation centres are distributed across Pante Bidari, Serbajadi, and Simpang Jernih subdistricts, with Pante Bidari hosting the majority at seven sites accommodating 712 individuals from one village alone.

President Prabowo Subianto has appointed his brother Hashim Djojohadikusumo as chair of an innovative financing and national park management task force, alongside deputies Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni and Mari Elka Pangestu. The task force aims to secure sustainable, private-sector funding for Indonesia's 57 national parks, which currently operate as cost centres rather than profit centres, with the goal of developing ecotourism to generate revenue for conservation.