Indonesia's household consumption remains resilient despite global economic headwinds, supported by easing inflation and government stimulus on energy, according to Permata Bank's Faisal Rachman. However, he cautioned that rising non-performing loans, particularly in the housing sector, signal growing financial strain on the aspiring middle class. Rachman urged the government to ensure its pro-growth policies attract private investment rather than crowding it out, to maintain consumption as a pillar of economic growth.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is deepening its investigation into the flow of funds from the Bank BJB advertising corruption case to celebrity influencer Lisa Mariana Presley Zulkandar. Investigators suspect the money was channelled through a nominee. The broader case involves five suspects and is estimated to have caused state losses of around Rp223 billion.

The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspects that defendants in the Bank BJB advertising fund corruption case attempted to condition or manipulate audit findings by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK). The alleged manipulation involved the use of non-budgetary funds from the advertising procurement to manage the audit results. The case, which involves the bank's president director and several agency controllers, has reportedly caused state losses of approximately Rp223 billion.

A police brigadier in Ambon, Maluku, reported his wife, a fellow officer, for alleged infidelity, leading to a raid on her rented room by internal affairs. The Maluku Police have confirmed the incident, stating that the policewoman was found alone in the room despite the initial report. The case highlights internal disciplinary procedures within the Indonesian National Police.

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has indicated it may summon former West Java Governor Ridwan Kamil for further questioning following the detention of four suspects in the Bank BJB advertising procurement corruption case. The investigation concerns alleged irregularities in the procurement of advertising services from 2021 to 2023, which reportedly caused state losses of approximately Rp223 billion. The KPK previously searched Ridwan Kamil's residence and seized assets, including vehicles, as part of the probe.

Deputy Finance Minister Juda Agung stated that Indonesia's total investment requirement for 2027 is projected at Rp 8,705 trillion, with approximately 91% expected to be financed by the private sector. The government's budget and state-owned enterprises can only cover a small fraction of this need, highlighting the strategic role of the capital market as a bridge between corporate financing needs and public funds. The government is committed to maintaining fiscal discipline while supporting capital market reforms to attract private investment.

A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck western Colombia has claimed at least 69 lives, with the majority of fatalities reported in the Risaralda and Valle del Cauca departments. The quake caused significant structural damage, including the collapse of a cathedral tower in Manizales, and sent panicked residents fleeing into the streets. President Abelardo de la Espriella announced he would travel to the affected areas to oversee the emergency response.

Indonesian authorities intercepted a massive drug shipment after a three-month intelligence operation, seizing approximately 1.3 tonnes of ketamine from the Tanzania-flagged MV King Sun in the waters off Bintan, Riau Islands. The joint operation involving the Navy, Customs, BNN, and Police discovered the narcotics hidden in the ship's hull basement. The seized drugs have an estimated street value of up to IDR 4.55 trillion, and eight crew members face severe penalties including life imprisonment or the death penalty.

The DKI Jakarta Provincial Government is preparing Soemantri Brodjonegoro and Banteng fields as training venues for the FIFA ASEAN Cup 2026. Governor Pramono Anung confirmed that Jakarta International Stadium cannot be used due to a concert schedule clash. The administration will also promote the tournament through its public spaces to support Indonesia's role as host.

Shares of PT Garuda Indonesia Tbk (GIAA) soared 33.33% following improved first-quarter 2026 performance and news of a planned corporate action. The airline is preparing an in-kind capital injection of land assets from PT Angkasa Pura Indonesia into its subsidiary, GMFI. The group's net loss narrowed significantly to US$41.6 million, supported by a 5.4% rise in revenue and effective cost controls.

Layer chicken farmers in Yogyakarta distributed over 1,200 free chickens along Malioboro Street on Monday to protest the soaring cost of feed and the sharp decline in egg and culled hen prices. The farmers stated that the price of feed has risen by 30-40 percent while egg prices have fallen below the ideal level of Rp24,000 per kilogram for the past three months. The action was intended as both a charitable act and a symbolic move to rapidly reduce the bird population to stem their losses.

The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) recorded an addition of approximately 9.9 million capital market investors in the first seven and a half months of 2026, bringing the total to around 30.2 million. This marks the highest investor growth in the history of the Indonesian capital market, despite a significant year-to-date correction in the Jakarta Composite Index. The majority of new investors are young, first-time participants, according to the Financial Services Authority (OJK).

Bogor Regency is tackling a severe drought across 31 subdistricts by distributing 1.8 million litres of clean water to 132 affected villages. The local government is prioritising residential areas, health facilities, and schools as the region braces for the peak of the dry season in August.

A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck off Enggano Island in North Bengkulu Regency early Tuesday morning. The tremor, located 63 kilometres southeast of Enggano at a depth of 30 kilometres, was confirmed by the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) to have no tsunami potential. Authorities have urged the public to remain calm and await official analysis of the event.

Police in Sampang, East Java, have arrested three individuals for the alleged kidnapping and torture of a neighbour over an unpaid debt of Rp 300 million. The victim, Hayat, was reportedly held captive for four days and suffered bruising from physical abuse. Authorities have charged the suspects under criminal code articles carrying a maximum penalty of nine years in prison.

Indonesia's 2026 National Financial Literacy and Inclusion Survey reveals that 62.51 percent of respondents know their bank savings are insured, though awareness of the Indonesia Deposit Insurance Corporation (LPS) itself stands at just 46.31 percent. Knowledge of insurance policy guarantees remains very low, with only 12.47 percent of non-BPJS policyholders aware of the protection. The LPS plans to use these findings to target financial education efforts at high school-educated, low-income groups and those with savings under Rp100 million.

Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detained four suspects in connection with alleged corruption in advertising procurement at Bank BJB for the 2021-2023 period. The suspects include a bank division head and directors of three advertising agencies, while former president director Yuddy Renaldi was not detained due to illness. The case, which involves six advertising agencies, is estimated to have caused state losses of approximately Rp223 billion.

Rizky Maulana has been elected as the General Chairman of the Barisan Muda Kosgoro (BMK) 1957 for the 2026–2031 period during the organisation's fifth Grand Deliberation in Semarang. The decision was reached by consensus among all regional boards across Indonesia, marking a significant moment of unity and leadership regeneration. The new chairman has pledged to strengthen organisational consolidation and cadre development nationwide.

Mukhamad Misbakhun, Chair of House Commission XI, has called on partners of the Nutrition Fulfillment Service Unit (SPPG) to actively support improvements to the governance of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) programme. He stressed that the evaluation and reforms are necessary to ensure transparency and accountability, not to terminate the flagship programme. Misbakhun also expressed gratitude to the partners for their role in the national mission to combat child malnutrition.

The Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning and the Ministry of Home Affairs have agreed to integrate the Land Parcel Identification Number (NIB) with the Property Tax Object Number (NOP). The initiative aims to synchronise land and tax databases, eliminating discrepancies in area and ownership records. Officials project the move could double local property tax revenue without increasing tax rates.

A woman in West Jakarta was allegedly sexually harassed by an online taxi driver who used a deceptive modus operandi. The driver reportedly asked the victim to move to the front seat, engaged her in personal conversation, and then touched her hand and thigh under the pretence of checking a faulty map application. The victim's boyfriend tracked her location, confronted the driver, and the case has been reported to the West Jakarta Metro Police.

A team of 36 teachers and education staff from SRMA 1 Aceh Besar has been deployed to SRT 1 Nagan Raya to provide mentorship and share best practices. The initiative aims to strengthen the newly operational People's School ecosystem through collaboration on administration, student character development, and dormitory management. The programme, running in two phases, supports the government's efforts to build a cohesive and high-quality educational network for underprivileged students.

Indonesian Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has warned that the operating licence for KMP Mutiara Sentosa could be revoked if an investigation finds negligence caused a recent fire. The operator has been involved in three separate incidents, including previous accidents in Merak-Bakauheni and Tanjung Wangi. The government is currently awaiting the results of a KNKT investigation before deciding on sanctions.

Surabaya police have urged the alleged victim of forced abortion involving a East Java tourism ambassador to file a formal report to enable an investigation. The suspect, Tio Ferdian Rahmana, has been dismissed from his contract role with the Surabaya city government, and the provincial tourism office is preparing sanctions including the revocation of his title. Authorities are currently monitoring the situation but stress that no official complaint has been lodged yet.

Indonesian police are using DNA samples to identify anyone who may have entered three rooms at a private school in South Jakarta, where airsoft guns were recently discovered. The forensic examination focuses on the former chairman's office, the secretary's office, and the facilities room, which are connected to a basement initially misidentified as a bunker. Authorities have since allowed school activities to resume after completing the crime scene investigation and confirming the area was clear.

An Indonesian alcohol brand is facing widespread condemnation and potential legal action after a viral video showed a promotion allegedly offering free drinks to participants who could recite a chapter of the Quran. The video sparked outrage among netizens and religious figures, who labelled the marketing stunt as blasphemous and demanded a public apology. Calls for a police investigation and a formal legal summons have been issued against the brand.