MagicPower, an Indonesian health product innovator, is participating in the World Health Exhibition Dubai 2026 to introduce its medical devices to global markets and establish international distribution partnerships. The company's participation reflects Indonesia's broader efforts to expand healthcare product exports to the Middle East and Africa, with support from Indonesian government agencies and diplomatic missions promoting economic diplomacy in the region.

Tangerang Regent Maesyal Rasyid has banned state civil servants (ASN) under Tangerang Regency Government from using official vehicles for personal purposes, including Eid 2026 holiday travel. The policy applies across all civil service ranks and will be formalised through an official decree, whilst the district government ensures essential public services remain operational during the Eid period.

Bandung police have dismantled a cannabis trafficking network from Sumatra destined for the city, seizing 9.673 kilograms of marijuana and apprehending three suspects in March 2026. During the Ramadan fasting month, law enforcement agencies uncovered 30 drug-related cases involving 39 suspects, confiscating methamphetamine, cannabis, synthetic tobacco, ecstasy and illegal medicines worth millions of rupiah.

Minister of Desa and Regional Development Yandri Susanto has emphasised the urgent need for the National Socio-Economic Data Register (DTSEN) to be updated seriously by all parties, as it forms the foundation for government planning and assistance distribution. Collaboration between the Ministry of Desa and the Ministry of Social Affairs is being pursued to combat extreme poverty and ensure social assistance reaches those truly eligible. Through Presidential Instruction No. 4 of 2025, DTSEN has been mandated as the single data standard across all ministries and local governments to prevent inaccurate data that might exclude the deserving whilst providing aid to the capable.

Shayne Pattynama expressed disappointment at being excluded from the Indonesian national team squad for the upcoming FIFA Series 2026 due to a match suspension incurred during the fourth round of World Cup 2026 qualifying. The Persija Jakarta defender acknowledged his regret at being unable to showcase his abilities to new coach John Herdman but pledged continued support for the team, predicting the squad will demonstrate heightened motivation under the fresh leadership.

The Indonesian Deposit Guarantee Institution (LPS) is preparing two implementation scenarios for the Policy Guarantee Programme (PPP) to protect policyholders and stabilise the insurance sector, with accelerated activation planned for 2027 or full implementation by 2028. LPS data shows that 17 of 25 Indonesian insurance companies that lost their licences between 2011 and 2025 experienced actual failures, highlighting the strategic importance of establishing a guarantee mechanism similar to global practices. The PPP will function as both a policyholder protection mechanism and a stability instrument for the insurance industry, with foundational regulatory frameworks, membership registration, and operational simulations already underway.

The Riau Green Union (PeHR) has awarded an Ecosystem Day statement to Riau Regional Police Chief Inspector General Herry Heryawan in recognition of his commitment to environmental conservation through the Green Policing initiative. The award, presented during a Ramadan gathering in Pekanbaru, honours Heryawan's role in promoting environmental awareness and collective action to protect Riau's natural heritage. The event, which included charitable activities and tree planting, emphasised the importance of ecosystem preservation across the region.

GoTo and Grab, Indonesia's two major technology companies with ride-hailing and fintech services, have reported strong financial performance for Q4 2025. GoTo exceeded its adjusted EBITDA target with 1.8–1.9 trillion rupiah in 2025 and set a 2026 guidance of 3.2–3.4 trillion rupiah (50% growth), whilst Grab reported 906 million US dollars in revenue and achieved its first annual net profit in 2025. Both companies are pursuing distinct growth strategies, with GoTo relying heavily on fintech growth (60%) whilst Grab focuses on ride-hailing services expansion (21% growth) and autonomous vehicle technology investments.

Measles cases in West Java have surged to 252 cases between January and February 2026, with 1,785 cases recorded throughout 2025 compared to just 271 in 2024, prompting health authorities to warn residents ahead of Lebaran travel. The West Java Health Department has launched catch-up immunisation campaigns targeting children aged 9-59 months, as measles spreads easily through respiratory droplets and close contact. Officials emphasise completing the two-dose measles vaccination before Lebaran and maintaining hygiene practices to prevent transmission during mass gathering periods.

Indonesian business leaders, investors, and policymakers gathered at the Indonesia Stock Exchange to commemorate International Women's Day 2026 through the Ring The Bell for Gender Equality event, which highlighted the theme "Female Leadership for a Fair and Prosperous Economy". The event, organised in collaboration with UN Women, the UN Global Compact Network Indonesia, and the Indonesia Business Coalition for Women Empowerment, aims to demonstrate that female leadership is a profitable investment for companies and accelerates progress towards gender equality and inclusive economic growth.

Former Indonesian ambassadors affiliated with the Indonesian Council on World Affairs have called on the government to withdraw from the Board of Peace (BoP), an initiative launched by US President Donald Trump, citing numerous controversies over membership, contributions, and governance mechanisms. The group raised concerns about the credibility of the BoP as a peace initiative, particularly after US and Israeli military actions against Iran occurred just ten days after the body was launched at Davos.

Following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei and appointment of his successor, escalating conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel threatens to destabilise the Middle East and disrupt global energy supplies, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz. For Indonesia, this geopolitical crisis presents both economic risks—inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions—and opportunities to accelerate industrial development and strengthen economic self-sufficiency. The government should strengthen energy security, accelerate downstream industrialisation, bolster food security, and promote national-based economic development whilst monitoring security threats from radical groups.

Indonesia's Forest Management Task Force (Satgas PKH) is calculating administrative penalties for PT Mineral Trobos following the sealing of illegal mining operations in North Maluku, allegedly affiliated with Maluku United owner David Glen Oei. A former KPK investigator has recommended coordination with the Corruption Eradication Commission, noting the KPK previously investigated Oei in connection with suspected money laundering involving former Papua Governor Abdul Gani Kasuba.

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detained former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas as a suspect in a hajj quota corruption case, seizing assets valued at more than 100 billion rupiah. The seized assets include four vehicles, foreign currency (USD 3.7 million, 22 billion rupiah, and 16,000 Saudi riyals), and five plots of land and buildings. Qoumas has denied receiving any bribes and claims his policies were solely intended for the safety of hajj pilgrims.

Bandung police have arrested six debt collectors accused of gang-assaulting two motorcycle riders on Pasirluyu Road, an incident that went viral on social media. The assault resulted in injuries to both victims, with officers charging the perpetrators under Law Number 1 of 2023, which carries a maximum penalty of nine years imprisonment. The incident reportedly stemmed from a payment dispute that escalated into violence, with perpetrators using both bare hands and iron implements concealed in their fingers.

JP Morgan has cautioned shareholders of Indonesian telecommunications companies ISAT, TLKM, and EXCL to be more selective regarding new capital expenditure cycles, particularly for 5G network infrastructure. According to a research note dated 6 March 2026, the investment bank warns that 5G deployment could reduce average revenue per user (ARPU) and overall revenues unless strict pricing discipline is maintained.

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered his forces to maintain a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, through which approximately one-quarter of global oil trade passes, following his emergence from hiding after an alleged air strike injury. Khamenei, whose father and predecessor Ali Khamenei died in the initial wave of US-Israeli strikes, has called for retaliation and demanded Gulf states close their US military bases, whilst the Revolutionary Guards have vowed to deliver strong strikes against US and Israeli targets whilst sustaining the strait closure.

The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) alleges that former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas received fees for accelerating hajj pilgrimages, enabling registrants to depart in the same year without waiting in queue. The scheme involved collecting USD 5,000 (approximately IDR 84.4 million) per pilgrim for "T0/TX" (fast-track) arrangements and distributing these fees to the minister and his staff. Both Yaqut and his former special assistant Ishfah Abidal Aziz have been named as suspects for alleged violations of Indonesia's anti-corruption laws.

Indonesia's National Police Traffic Corps has introduced an advanced Command Centre at KM 29 on the Cikampek Toll Road, equipped with integrated digital technology for real-time monitoring of Lebaran exodus traffic. The facility features large-scale CCTV displays, live mapping of travel routes, precision patrol drones, and officer body cameras to ensure safe and orderly traffic flow during Operation Ketupat 2026. Police leadership emphasised that the operation extends beyond traffic management to represent the state's presence in protecting the nation's social and spiritual momentum.

Two men with initials AS (29) and MR (28) were arrested by residents after attacking and stabbing a man identified as ES (27) in Ciputat, Tangerang Selatan, following a dispute over alleged extortion from traders. The suspects have been charged under Article 262(2) of the 2023 Criminal Code relating to mob violence, with the victim receiving medical treatment at Permata Pamulang Hospital.

The Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) has detained former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas in connection with a corruption case involving the Islamic pilgrimage quota scheme. KPK officials stated that the delay in detention was necessary to gather sufficient evidence and complete documentation for the prosecution, with a pre-trial motion filed by the defendant being rejected on 11 March 2026. Yaqut denied receiving any money in connection with the alleged bribery charges, asserting that his policies were made solely for the safety of pilgrims.

Malaysia's government has suspended all Eid al-Fitr open house celebrations across ministries, government agencies, and state-owned enterprises as part of efforts to promote fiscal discipline amid global economic uncertainty. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the cabinet-approved decision to signal the need for greater spending restraint in the public sector and has also imposed restrictions on foreign travel for ministers and government officials, permitting visits only for pre-scheduled and deemed important engagements.