Investment observer Aural Jihad warns that the over 20% surge in polyethylene and polypropylene prices since geopolitical tensions escalated in Iran in March 2026 signals cost-push inflation infiltrating Indonesia's supply chains, exacerbated by the country's heavy reliance on imported petrochemicals. This development heightens manufacturing and SME production costs by up to 15% and prompts foreign investors to adopt a more cautious, selective approach to Indonesia amid persistent high energy prices above US$90 per barrel. Jihad urges the government to implement structural measures, such as accelerating petrochemical downstreaming and providing regulatory incentives, to bolster domestic production resilience and mitigate import dependencies.

Indonesia's Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas, Maruarar Sirait, has announced that new regulations for subsidised flats (rusun) are finalised, incorporating input from finance officials, state-owned enterprises, banks, developers, and potential residents. Key changes include extending mortgage tenures to 30 years with 6% interest rates, allowing indent systems, and increasing flat sizes up to 45 square metres with options for 1-3 bedrooms to better serve low-income families. The rules await approval from the Housing Task Force head before public announcement, aiming to enhance affordable housing access amid ongoing development on state, regional, or private lands.

The Indonesian government has introduced regulations restricting social media access for children under 16 to safeguard their mental health and development amid rising digital risks. Experts highlight that while these measures address issues like anxiety, cyberbullying, and real-world exploitation stemming from online interactions, they must be complemented by parental involvement, school education, and community efforts. This policy signals a stronger state commitment to protecting the younger generation, aligning with goals for a golden era in 2045, and emphasises the need for cultural values and digital literacy to navigate the evolving online landscape.

Universitas Indonesia (UI) has accepted 2,078 prospective students through the National Selection Based on Achievement (SNBP) pathway for 2026, including 78 from disadvantaged, frontier, and outermost (3T) regions, highlighting the university's commitment to inclusive higher education. Rector Prof. Heri Hermansyah emphasised the high public trust in UI, ranked 189th globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, and the importance of attracting top national talents. Accepted students must complete subsequent steps such as uploading report cards and handling tuition fee registrations from April 2026.

Public transport ridership in Jakarta, including MRT, LRT, and Transjakarta, saw annual increases of 3.64%, 11.71%, and 4.37% respectively in February 2026, according to DKI Jakarta's Central Statistics Agency (BPS). Despite these yearly gains, monthly figures declined, with MRT passengers dropping 11.88% to 3.61 million, LRT to 103,270, and Transjakarta to 32.88 million. This data highlights the ongoing recovery and challenges in Jakarta's urban mobility amid fluctuating demand.

The National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) is assessing protection requests from at least 12 individuals linked to the acid attack on KontraS activist Andrie Yunus, amid reports of digital threats including social media intimidation. Komnas HAM is coordinating with the Witness and Victim Protection Agency and conducting interrogations with TNI officials and suspects from the TNI's BAIS intelligence unit, while planning to consult experts to build a comprehensive legal conclusion. This case highlights concerns over militarisation and intelligence operations, as the attack followed Yunus's seminar on remilitarisation and the judicial review of the TNI Law, underscoring tensions in Indonesia's human rights and security landscape.

Indonesia's Minister for State Apparatus Utilization and Bureaucratic Reform, Rini Widyantini, has issued a circular mandating that civil servants (ASN) work from home every Friday starting 1 April 2026, while maintaining four days of office work from Monday to Thursday. The policy aims to enhance efficiency, adaptability, and digital integration in government operations without compromising public service quality or performance targets, with essential services like health and security required to remain fully operational. Institutions must monitor and report outcomes monthly, promoting a flexible yet accountable bureaucratic transformation.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has expressed support for the government's policy of implementing work-from-home (WFH) for civil servants (ASN) one day per week to promote energy efficiency, but it is still conducting a review on the technical implementation within its institution. KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo emphasised that the priority will be to maintain the quality of public services without disruption, in line with the government's directives amid the impacts of the Middle East conflict. This policy, effective every Friday, aims to balance energy savings with effective use of information technology while ensuring accessibility to KPK services remains intact.

Indonesia's Minister of Manpower, Yassierli, has issued a circular mandating work-from-home for one day per week for private sector, BUMN, and BUMD employees starting 1 April 2026, as part of efforts to optimise national energy use amid global oil price volatility. In contrast, while US fuel prices surge to Rp17,980 per litre due to escalating global conflicts, the Indonesian government assures that domestic fuel prices—both subsidised and non-subsidised—will remain stable without increases. This policy divergence highlights differing approaches to energy management and economic resilience between the two nations.

PT Bank Syariah Indonesia (BSI) has channelled Rp289.38 billion in corporate and employee zakat for the 2025 collection period to the National Zakat Agency (BAZNAS), marking a 7.7% increase from the previous year. This contribution, comprising Rp250 billion from the company's gross profit and Rp39 billion from employees, reflects BSI's growing performance and commitment to social welfare, with over Rp1.07 trillion disbursed since its establishment in 2021. The zakat supports economic empowerment in 77 assisted villages and 54 MSME centres, benefiting over 1.2 million recipients through various programmes, while BSI aims to collaborate with BAZNAS to optimise national zakat collection towards its Rp327 trillion potential.

Lebak Regent Hasbi Asyidiki Jayabaya and Deputy Regent Amir Hamzah have agreed to end their tensions following a public spat during a halal bihalal event, where Hasbi referenced Amir's past as a convicted bribe-giver in the 2013 election dispute. Hasbi has taken responsibility for the incident, praised Amir as a senior figure, and committed to improving communication to focus on public service. The reconciliation, held at Amir's residence, aims to restore stability in the local government and prevent future personal conflicts.

The National Amil Zakat Agency (BAZNAS) of Indonesia has partnered with Enesis Group to launch the "Wangikan 100 Masjid Berseri Bersama Kispray Kasturi" social programme, aimed at enhancing the cleanliness and comfort of mosque facilities through product donations and education for mosque caretakers. Held at Masjid At-Taibin in Senen, Jakarta, the event attended by around 200 mosque staff highlights the growing synergy between zakat institutions and the private sector to broaden social impacts. This collaboration underscores Enesis Group's commitment to community welfare, building on previous joint initiatives like aiding disaster victims in Aceh and perfuming thousands of mosques.

Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported a significant 71.80 percent month-on-month increase in Chinese tourists visiting Bali in February 2026, reaching 78,849 arrivals, attributed to the Chinese New Year holiday, while arrivals from the Middle East plummeted 65.60 percent due to regional conflicts. Overall foreign tourist arrivals to Bali declined by 1.97 percent to 492,289, with Australia remaining the top source market at 99,521 despite a 26.16 percent drop, and other major markets like India, South Korea, and Russia also seeing decreases. This data underscores the tourism sector's vulnerability to geopolitical tensions and seasonal fluctuations, impacting Bali's economy which relies heavily on international visitors.

Rismon Hasiholan Sianipar, the suspect in the case accusing former Indonesian President Joko Widodo of submitting a fake diploma, has stated that his application for restorative justice (RJ) was conducted without any external pressure or intervention, based purely on his independent new research involving variables such as geometry, lighting, and resolution. The research, which updates conclusions from his previous work including the Jokowi White Paper, is expected to be completed soon, though no specific timeline was provided. Representatives from both sides described the RJ process as amicable, with the complainant's side now considering Sianipar a friend and his legal team noting the familial atmosphere of the proceedings.

Indonesia's trade balance recorded a cumulative surplus of US$2.23 billion for January to February 2026, marking 70 consecutive months of surpluses since May 2020, primarily driven by robust growth in processed industry exports despite weaknesses in agricultural and mining products. Key performers included processed palm oil, nickel products, organic chemicals from agricultural sources, and motor vehicles, with major destinations such as China, India, and Pakistan leading the demand. The surge in exports to the United States and the United Arab Emirates, bolstered by the Indonesia-UAE free trade agreement, highlights expanding market opportunities and strengthens Indonesia's position in global trade.

Indonesia's Tourism Minister, Widiyanti Putri Wardhana, has warned that ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East could lead to a loss of Rp 48.3 to 56.5 trillion in foreign exchange from the tourism sector over 306 days from 28 February to 31 December 2026, potentially reducing international tourist arrivals by 1.44 to 1.68 million. The conflict has already resulted in the cancellation of 770 flights and the loss of 60,752 tourists worth Rp 2.04 trillion in just one month, exacerbated by rising oil prices that have driven up aviation fuel costs and airline ticket fares. Despite these challenges, the ministry remains optimistic about achieving 16-17 million foreign tourist visits in 2026, up from 15.39 million in 2025, highlighting the strategic importance of the Middle East as a hub for long-haul, high-spending travellers.

Indonesia's non-oil and gas exports to the United States rose by 5.97% year-on-year in February 2026, reaching US$2.49 billion, primarily propelled by an 8.88% increase in machinery and electrical equipment. The surge was notably boosted by high demand for renewable energy products, with solar cell exports growing 27.85% for modules and panels and 84.74% for unassembled cells, highlighting Indonesia's strategic role in the global renewable energy supply chain. This contributed to a non-oil and gas trade surplus of US$3.53 billion with the US in January-February 2026, the highest among trading partners, underscoring opportunities in energy transition amid global challenges.

The Indonesian Energy Risk Management Association (AMREI) hosted a national training session in Jakarta focused on risk culture and national development risk management to bolster risk awareness across government, institutions, businesses, and academia. Emphasising collaboration with universities, AMREI plans to sign memoranda of understanding with institutions like Universitas Borobudur and develop policy briefs for energy sector risk governance to be proposed to relevant ministries. This initiative supports key regulations such as Per-02/2023 and Perpres 39/2023, aiming to enhance institutional resilience amid global geopolitical uncertainties through innovative methods like interactive board games.

The Indonesian government, through Minister of Manpower Yassierli, is urging private companies, SOEs, and regional SOEs to implement a flexible work scheme involving one day of work from home (WFH) per week as part of a broader national strategy to optimise energy use and promote adaptive work patterns. This directive follows President Prabowo Subianto's instructions and is outlined in the Minister's Circular Letter Number M/6/HK.04/III/2026, allowing companies flexibility in application while mandating five key requirements to balance business interests, worker rights, and productivity. These include full payment of wages and benefits, no reduction in annual leave entitlements, adherence to work obligations, maintenance of productivity and service quality, and company-specific arrangements for implementation details.

The West Sulawesi provincial government is partnering with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to implement a demonstration project for an advanced seismometer system in Mamuju, aimed at enhancing earthquake detection in a high-seismic-risk area. This initiative focuses on strengthening disaster mitigation technology infrastructure to minimise risks and improve early warning systems, thereby boosting community safety and social welfare. Governor Suhardi Duka emphasised that the collaboration aligns with the province's 2026 development vision, promoting disaster resilience as a foundation for economic and social growth, with hopes of significantly increasing public preparedness.

PT Astra International, one of Indonesia's largest conglomerates, operates across seven diverse business lines that integrate innovation and sustainability to drive long-term growth and societal benefit. From automotive and financial services to heavy equipment, agribusiness, infrastructure, IT solutions, and property development, each sector employs the company's Triple-P Roadmap Strategy, emphasising portfolio expansion, people development, and public contributions. This approach not only bolsters economic resilience but also advances environmental responsibility and the nation's Sustainable Development Goals.

Approximately 500 passengers on the Ciremai train from Semarang Tawang to Bandung were safely evacuated following a landslide that trapped the train in the Maswati-Sasaksaat section near Cihanjuang village, West Bandung Regency. Local police and PT KAI personnel are utilising heavy machinery, including a crane, to clear the debris and recover the locomotive. Passengers have been redirected to Rende Station and are continuing their journey to Bandung by bus.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) conducted a search of the home of West Java DPRD Deputy Chairman Ono Surono in Bandung on Wednesday, as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged bribery and gratuities involving Bekasi Regent Ade Kuswara for the 2025-2030 term. The raid follows suspicions that Ono received funds from businessman Sarjan, a defendant in the case, with KPK investigators seeking additional evidence. Ono's lawyer raised concerns over procedural irregularities, including requests to disable CCTV and the absence of a proper search warrant, though no evidence was reportedly found during the operation.

Indonesia's Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported that annual inflation eased to 3.48% in March 2026 from 4.76% the previous month, attributing the elevated rate to the lingering effects of electricity tariff normalisation following government discounts in early 2025. BPS Head Amalia Adingggar Widyasanti explained that without those discounts, inflation would have been around 2.48%, highlighting a low-base effect particularly in household electricity prices, which saw a 26.99% annual rise. This underscores the impact of energy policy adjustments on overall price stability in Indonesia's economy.

Truck drivers at Jakarta's Kramat Jati Main Market are facing up to five-hour delays in unloading vegetables due to rubbish piles obstructing access roads, significantly increasing operational costs and disrupting distribution. Traders report a 30% drop in turnover as the foul-smelling, towering waste deters customers from entering deeper into the market. The situation highlights urgent needs for improved waste management to restore normal trading activities and economic flow in this key wholesale hub.

PT Pupuk Kujang has launched the Lensa Kehati photo and video competition to encourage employees and the public to explore and document the beauty and uniqueness of the 120-hectare natural forest within its industrial zone in Karawang, West Java. Under the theme 'Harmoni Lestari: Nafas Alam di Tengah Industri,' the event highlights the company's commitment to biodiversity conservation, as evidenced by its designation as a biological reserve via a Karawang Regent's decree. Running throughout April to coincide with Earth Day, the competition offers prizes totalling tens of millions of rupiah and underscores the integration of environmental stewardship with industrial operations.

Tubagus Ace Hasan Syadzily, the current Chairman of Golkar's West Java branch, has decided not to seek re-election due to his strategic national roles as Governor of Lemhannas and Deputy General Chairman of the party's central board, prompting the party to hold its 11th Regional Deliberation in Bandung from 1-3 April 2026 to select a successor. Despite his strong electoral achievements, including gains in legislative seats at national, provincial, and local levels, Ace Hasan is urged to focus on central duties in Jakarta. The event will feature an open registration for candidates requiring at least 30% support or 10 valid votes from eligible voters.

Indonesia's cement industry is bolstered by foreign investments through three key PMA companies: PT Conch Cement Indonesia (Chinese-owned), PT Semen Imasco Asiatik (also Chinese-owned, producing Singa Merah cement), and PT SCG Cement Indonesia (Thai-owned). These firms enhance national production capacity and intensify domestic competition, particularly outside Java, while supporting infrastructure development as a capital-intensive sector. The presence of such investors, including ties to Thailand's royal investment bureau, underscores the sector's attractiveness for foreign capital in Indonesia's growing construction market.

The Indonesian Ministry of Industry is urging industrial players to enhance energy efficiency amid global supply chain pressures, assuring that it will not hinder production targets. However, disruptions in raw material supplies from the Middle East have led to price adjustments in derivative products like petrochemicals, affecting sectors such as automotive and food packaging. Officials warn of rising logistics costs and potential impacts on industrial performance indicators like the Industrial Confidence Index and PMI, emphasising the need for careful resource management to maintain competitiveness.

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is conducting a review of the government's policy to implement Work From Home (WFH) every Friday, aimed at enhancing energy efficiency amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East. KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo emphasised that the implementation will adhere to government guidelines to ensure energy savings, maintain public service quality, and leverage information technology, without compromising accessibility to KPK services. This policy, effective from 1 April 2026, requires civil servants to work from the office Monday to Thursday and from home on Fridays, with agency leaders tasked to monitor productivity and performance targets.

Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Commission VII, Lamhot Sinaga, highlighted that 55 percent of Indonesia's Rp305 trillion tourism foreign exchange earnings, amounting to Rp170 trillion, is concentrated in Bali, underscoring the need for greater distribution across other regions. He emphasised that this imbalance must be addressed in future tourism development strategies and the 2026 budget planning to ensure equitable benefits nationwide. Sinaga also noted that the newly enacted Tourism Law in 2025 has yet to impact 2025 figures, but anticipates a significant growth boost, potentially doubling the 9.41 percent increase to 20 percent in 2026 through consistent implementation and central-local government synergy.

The Ministry of Housing and Human Settlements (PKP) aims to build 50 homes for low-income residents in Kalideres, West Jakarta, through its self-help housing stimulus programme. Each beneficiary will receive Rp20 million, comprising Rp17.5 million for building materials and Rp2.5 million for labour wages, targeting families listed in the Integrated Social Welfare Data (DTKS) as extremely poor or poor with uninhabitable homes. This initiative underscores the government's efforts to improve living conditions for vulnerable communities via targeted verification and community involvement.

PT Bank QNB Indonesia Tbk reported an 18 percent growth in net loans by 31 December 2025, surpassing the banking industry's 9.6 percent expansion, driven primarily by corporate and institutional segments in information and communications, manufacturing, and financial services and insurance. The bank's gross non-performing loan ratio improved to 2.2 percent from 2.7 percent the previous year, accompanied by lower provisioning expenses, while pre-tax profit reached Rp50.8 billion. Management highlighted this performance as a reflection of the robustness of their business model and disciplined growth amid global and domestic economic uncertainties, focusing on strengthening fundamentals and optimising the portfolio.

Indonesia has secured a US$23.1 billion investment commitment from Japan, equivalent to approximately Rp390.39 trillion, following President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Tokyo on 29-31 March 2026. The pledges, signed at the Indonesia-Japan Business Forum, include major deals such as US$20.9 billion for the Abadi Gas Field development in the Masela Block by Pertamina and INPEX, alongside funding for aviation, financial inclusion, beauty sector collaborations, and geothermal projects. This underscores Japan's strong confidence in Indonesia's economy, with the country ranking among the top five foreign investors, having realised US$3.1 billion in 2025.

Japanese airlines ANA and JAL are set to increase fuel surcharges on international flights from June due to surging aviation fuel prices triggered by Middle East conflicts, potentially impacting summer travel demand. The hikes, affecting routes to Europe, North America, China, Taiwan, South Korea, and Russia, could see surcharges rise to as much as 55,000 yen for ANA on transatlantic flights. In Indonesia, officials note that high domestic avtur prices, now fully produced locally, are driving up ticket costs, with plans underway to reduce them to ease passenger burdens.

Indonesia's benchmark coal price (HBA) for the first half of April 2026 has declined to US$99.87 per tonne from US$103.01 in the previous period, underscoring ongoing global market pressures from supply-demand imbalances. The government has cut the 2026 production target to 600 million tonnes from 790 million in 2025, while approving 580 million tonnes in mining companies' work plans, amid volatility driven by geopolitical tensions like the US-Israel-Iran conflict. Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has signalled potential measured relaxations to production quotas and emphasised domestic energy security, including export holds on coal and palm oil as directed by President Prabowo Subianto.

PT Taspen (Persero) and Bank Mandiri Taspen have collaborated to deliver a free home renovation programme in Pagal Village, Cibal District, Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, providing Rp 130 million in aid for a two-month construction period. The initiative, attended by Taspen's Operational Director and the Special Staff to the Minister of Human Rights, aims to enhance living standards and aligns with President Prabowo Subianto's Asta Cita directives for safe and healthy housing. Since 2025, the programme has been implemented nine times across various Indonesian regions as part of Taspen's corporate social responsibility efforts.

Central Java's Secretary General, Sumarno, has revealed that he regularly runs and cycles to work, covering distances of up to 40 kilometres on his bike and 10 kilometres running, in support of Governor Ahmad Luthfi's initiative to encourage civil servants to adopt similar practices for fuel consumption savings. This policy, aligned with a Ministry of Home Affairs circular promoting low-fossil-fuel transport options like electric vehicles, cycling, walking, or running, is under review and could include car-free Fridays, public transport use, and work-from-home arrangements to reduce energy use across the province. The move highlights provincial efforts to implement national energy-saving directives amid ongoing technical assessments.

Following the halt of the SPAM IKK Seri Kuala Lobam water supply system, which has left communities without clean water amid a prolonged dry spell, the Bintan Regency Government is constructing boreholes in affected areas as an immediate solution. Three locations in Tanjung Permai, Teluk Lobam, and Teluk Sasah have been selected for the boreholes, which will operate 24 hours a day free of charge, with potential expansions based on further surveys. Long-term strategies include assessing reservoirs like the one in Kampung Limau for sustainable raw water sources to prevent future crises.

The Ramadan Ekstra Seru 2026 campaign by Tokopedia and TikTok Shop has driven a remarkable 15-fold increase in suhoor transactions compared to normal periods, largely due to engaging video content and live streaming features. Muslim fashion emerged as a top-performing category with threefold sales growth on both platforms, while local brands like Batik Christo and Fortklass saw even steeper rises, highlighting the economic boost to Indonesia's creative sector, which contributes Rp225 trillion annually. This partnership exemplifies how digital synergies can optimise business growth during key cultural moments like Ramadan, amid accelerating e-commerce trends.

The United States has escalated its military involvement in the Middle East by deploying land-based B-52 bombers, marking a new phase in the ongoing conflict with Iran amid claims of destroying over 11,000 targets and 150 Iranian naval vessels in the past month. US officials report a decline in Iranian missile and drone launches, with the intensity at its lowest in 24 hours, following joint US-Israeli strikes that killed over 1,340 people, including Iran's top leader Ali Khamenei. President Trump's recent statement suggesting the war could end in two or three weeks has led to a drop in oil prices from record highs and a rise in Asian stock markets.

The Indonesian central government has mandated work-from-home (WFH) for civil servants every Friday starting 1 April 2026, but East Java's provincial administration has opted for Wednesdays to better align with energy efficiency goals by reducing private vehicle fuel consumption. Deputy Governor Emil Elestianto Dardak explained that Fridays see higher travel activity, making Wednesdays more effective for cutting fuel use amid global energy conflicts. The province remains open to aligning with national directives pending further guidance.

PT Pertamina's Pertapreneur Aggregator programme has enabled one of its micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) partners to secure transactions worth Rp5.72 billion by training participants to become business aggregators that connect smaller enterprises to broader market opportunities. The initiative provides comprehensive support, including technical and managerial guidance, market validation, and financial analysis, fostering a ripple effect of growth across networked MSMEs. This effort underscores Pertamina's commitment to promoting economic independence and enhancing the competitiveness of local MSMEs on national and global stages through adaptive leadership and effective ecosystem management.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will implement the government's work-from-home (WFH) policy every Friday to save energy while ensuring public services remain unaffected. KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo stated that the agency will leverage existing digital technologies for handling public complaints, wealth reports for state officials (LHKPN), and other services online. This move aligns with broader governmental efforts to promote efficiency amid global dynamics, as noted by business leaders.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has interrogated cigarette entrepreneur Martinus Suparman from East Java regarding the discovery of cash in a safe house linked to a corruption case involving import procedures at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC). The examination aims to verify the origins of the seized funds, suspected to stem from excise duty facilitation for cigarette companies, and to assess any procedural deviations in the field. This follows the seizure of Rp 5 billion in cash from five suitcases during a raid in Ciputat, Tangerang Selatan, as part of the ongoing investigation, with KPK pushing to advance the case to prosecution amid time constraints on detentions.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has affirmed Indonesia's critical role as a stable supplier of LNG and coal, emphasising the need to bolster economic cooperation amid global tensions such as those in the Middle East. During a bilateral meeting with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Blue House, Lee highlighted shared values like democracy and free trade as a strong foundation for addressing crises, while expressing condolences for the loss of Indonesian peacekeepers in Lebanon. The discussions underscore the commitment of both nations to enhance their strategic partnership and contribute to international stability as responsible middle powers.

BSI Maslahat, Indonesia's national zakat management institution, has distributed aid to 145,244 recipients across the country through its Ramadan Emas: Maslahat untuk Bangsa programme, focusing on underprivileged communities, orphans, and vulnerable groups. The initiative included providing ready-to-eat meals at stations, hospitals, mosques, and pesantrens, as well as distributing staple goods to 11,354 people, Eid bonuses to 19,172 orphans, over 35 tons of rice in several regions, and Qurans to 5,500 elderly beneficiaries. This effort underscores the institution's commitment to enhancing social welfare during Ramadan, promoting sharing and multiplying goodness in line with Islamic values.

Rismon Hasiholan Sianipar, a suspect in the defamation case against President Joko Widodo over allegations of a fake diploma, has reached a restorative justice agreement with the complainant at Metro Jaya Police Headquarters, following his independent research confirming the diploma's authenticity. The agreement halts the case against him, marking a positive resolution amid ongoing investigations into other suspects in the controversy. This development underscores the use of restorative justice in resolving high-profile political defamation disputes in Indonesia.

The South OKU District Police launched the "SAJADAH" programme, involving direct engagement with worshippers at religious sites to foster community ties and promote public order education, in alignment with the eighth pillar of President Prabowo's Asta Cita vision for enhancing interfaith tolerance. Activities at Al-Maulana Mosque included congregational prayers, religious lectures, two-way discussions on local security concerns like youth road safety, and the distribution of aid to mosque officials. This initiative, supported by the South Sumatra Provincial Police, underscores the police's commitment to maintaining social harmony and stability in the region through proactive community involvement.

Cek Endra, a member of the Indonesian House of Representatives' Commission XII, emphasised that parliamentary recess activities should deliver tangible benefits to communities rather than remaining mere ceremonial events. Speaking at a recess event in Jambi hosted by the city's legislative council chair, he urged a shift towards substantive politics focused on real solutions and public trust-building. The event included the distribution of 400 food aid packages, with local leaders committing to ensure policies and budgets directly serve the people's needs, while the mayor praised the executive-legislative synergy for accelerating regional development.