Archive: 15 September 2026
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Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:35 WIB
Day Three of Search for Virgo Ship Victims: Basarnas Deploys KRI Kanopus
Basarnas deployed the naval vessel KRI Kanopus, equipped with underwater SAR technology, on the third day of the search for 129 passengers aboard the sunken Virgo Transport 8 in the Masalembo waters of the Java Sea. The wreck lies at a depth of around 30 metres and has drifted 1.6 nautical miles west, complicating diving operations. Families of the victims have been arriving at the SAR post at Trisakti Port in Banjarmasin, with police urging coordination for identification by the DVI team.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:34 WIB
Fact Check: Is Indonesia's 2026 Livestock Assistance Program Registration Real?
Tempo's fact check confirms that viral Facebook posts and links claiming to offer registration for Indonesia's 2026 Free Livestock Assistance Programme are fraudulent. The links lead to unofficial forms harvesting personal data for potential phishing scams, whereas genuine information is published only via the Ministry of Agriculture's official channels. The Directorate General of Livestock and Animal Health Services has urged the public not to share sensitive data with untrusted parties, while legitimate assistance is coordinated through the BRMP with proper CPCL verification.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:34 WIB
Firefighter's Phone Stolen While Charging at a Warteg in Depok
The mobile phone of a Depok fire brigade member named Aryo was stolen while he was charging it at a street food stall in Pancoran Mas, Depok. The theft was captured on CCTV and went viral on social media. The victim has reportedly filed a police report and blocked his mobile banking.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:33 WIB
Minister urges Indonesian tech firms to innovate for global market
A government minister has highlighted local tech firm McEasy as a model of Indonesian innovation, noting its US$9 million Series B funding from Integra Partners and technology used by around 2,000 companies. He urged tech firms to develop innovations into commercially viable products capable of competing globally, and said the ministry will facilitate startups' journey from innovation to commercialisation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:32 WIB
Indonesian Stocks Gain as Investors Await Suahasil's Fiscal Policy
Indonesia's benchmark stock index rose 0.15% to 6,544 at Tuesday's open as investors reacted to President Prabowo's appointment of Suahasil Nazara as finance minister, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. Brokerages including Phintraco Sekuritas said the leadership change could restore fiscal credibility, with major state bank stocks rallying on expectations of continued deficit discipline below 3% of GDP. However, analysts warned of short-term volatility and risks if fiscal policy turns more expansionary or state bank intervention increases.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:31 WIB
Saudi Oil Pipeline Bombed: Here Is the Impact on the World
Saudi Arabia has been forced to shut down the East-West Pipeline after a drone attack from within Iraqi territory, a closure that could cut up to 4% of global oil supply according to Capital Economics. The disruption, combined with Houthi rebels' seizure of the Red Sea port of Mocha and Perim Island, sent Brent crude soaring past US$108 per barrel. Traders fear existing stockpiles at Yanbu could run dry within days if repairs are delayed.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:31 WIB
Access hampers firefighting in Indonesia's Berbak National Park
Firefighters in Jambi are struggling to contain forest and land fires in Berbak National Park, as dry rivers and difficult terrain block ground access to the blaze. Authorities have deployed four water-bombing helicopters, with satellite imagery detecting 134 hotspots and four major fire spots. Winds from South Sumatra are pushing fires further into the Berbak sector of the park.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:31 WIB
North Korea Holds Live-Fire Drill, Displaying 'Very Great Destructive Power'
North Korea announced that a live-fire exercise on 12 September demonstrated 'very great destructive power', involving five army units and an array of weapons including attack drones and tactical ballistic missiles. The drill came a day after the US, South Korea and Japan completed trilateral military exercises that Pyongyang labelled provocative, amid ongoing tensions over diplomacy with Washington.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:30 WIB
Gas Is Back: Indonesia's Momentum to Become a Global Energy Player
Writing after attending Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, Dr. Anggawira, Chairman of ASPEBINDO, argues that natural gas remains central to the global energy system and that Indonesia must quickly convert its gas resources into reserves, production, infrastructure and industrialisation. He also calls on Indonesian companies such as MedcoEnergi and Pertamina to expand abroad, transforming Indonesia from merely an investment destination into an investment origin in the global energy arena.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:29 WIB
National Library urges public literacy awareness on Library Visit Day
Indonesia's National Library (Perpusnas) is marking Library Visit Day 2026 with a programme of exhibitions and activities designed to raise literacy awareness. The centrepiece is an exhibition transforming ancient manuscripts into children's books and comics, including 25 English-language Babad Diponegoro titles, to bring the archipelago's heritage closer to younger generations.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:29 WIB
Legislator Calls for Shipping Safety Overhaul After Virgo Ship Incident
A Golkar legislator on Commission V of the House of Representatives, Hamka B. Kady, has called for a comprehensive evaluation of maritime safety regulations and oversight following the sinking of the Virgo Transport 8 in the Java Sea. He urged the Ministry of Transport to disclose the vessel's last inspection results and questioned whether weather warnings from BMKG were heeded before departure. The 39-year-old Ro-Ro ferry, carrying 243 people, capsised in bad weather, leaving six dead and 129 still missing.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:27 WIB
From Asia to the World: Coda Expands Global Commerce with Forter
Coda, the Singapore-headquartered digital content monetisation and distribution leader, has expanded its partnership with fraud prevention firm Forter to new markets. Forter's 3D Secure optimisation reportedly lifted Coda's revenue by 20% over 18 months in key markets such as the United States. The partnership aims to boost payment authorisation rates, cut costs and protect against fraud as Coda adds more payment methods and expands internationally.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:27 WIB
Pos Properti Strengthens Governance Amid Property and Hospitality Business Expansion
PT Pos Properti Indonesia (Pospro) is reinforcing its governance, risk and compliance (GRC) practices as it expands across asset management, hospitality, property development and construction services. The company received a four-star rating at the TOP GRC Awards 2026, whilst director Nina Risnasari was named The Most Committed GRC Leader 2026.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:27 WIB
Indonesia Eyes Oil Investment in Guyana, Suriname
Indonesia's state energy giant Pertamina is exploring upstream oil and gas investments in Guyana and Suriname as part of efforts to diversify its energy sources, with plans to acquire shareholdings in oil working areas. Foreign Ministry official Grata Endah Werdaningtyas said the offshore reserves could produce up to 200,000 barrels per day by 2028, making the expansion strategic amid disruption to the Strait of Hormuz. Pertamina's international subsidiary PIEP reported production of 212.8 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2025, exceeding its annual target.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:26 WIB
Sumenep police set up three posts for Virgo Transport 8 search
Sumenep police have established three coordination posts — at police headquarters, Kalianget Port and Masalembu — to support the search and rescue operation for the ferry Virgo Transport 8, which lost contact carrying roughly 243 people en route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. By Monday, a joint SAR team had evacuated 114 victims, of whom 108 survived and six died, with the remainder still being transferred to Banjarmasin. Police are also enlisting local fishermen to monitor the waters and report any victims found.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:26 WIB
Rupiah predicted to strengthen amid change of Finance Minister
Analysts at Doo Financial expect the rupiah to strengthen against the US dollar following the replacement of Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa with Suahasil Nazara. However, gains are likely to be limited due to high global oil prices and investor caution ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision. The rupiah is forecast to trade between Rp17,550 and Rp17,700 per dollar.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:26 WIB
Stop treating children as an investment!
A student known as Budi nearly broke down under the weight of studying a course chosen by his mother rather than following his own passion for humanities and foreign languages. The article argues that parents who force their children into certain majors are often fulfilling their own unfulfilled ambitions, not acting in the child's interest. It ultimately calls on parents to let children shape their own futures according to their own inclinations and foundations.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:25 WIB
Happy Hapsoro-Linked Issuer SINI Divests IKN Wood Business, Pockets Rp31.8 Billion
PT Singaraja Putra Tbk (SINI), an issuer affiliated with Happy Hapsoro, has sold its entire 54% stake in wood firm PT Interkayu Nusantara to Hendra Hasan Kustarjo for Rp31.8 billion. The divestment forms part of the company's portfolio optimisation strategy. Meanwhile, Prajogo Pangestu's PT Petrindo Jaya Kreasi Tbk (CUAN) remains in negotiations to take control of SINI.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:25 WIB
Tax Incentives Vital to Safeguard Investment Competitiveness and Employment
Regional governments have been urged to strengthen tax incentives for the industrial sector to protect investment competitiveness, economic growth and employment amid a national economy that has not fully recovered. Public policy expert Trubus Rahadiansyah of Trisakti University warned that aggressive tax increases, such as the planned groundwater tax hike in Bogor, risk crippling industry and triggering layoffs.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:24 WIB
NATO Shoots Down Drone that Breached Lithuanian Airspace
NATO fighter jets shot down an unmanned drone that entered Lithuanian airspace from Belarus in the early hours of Tuesday, triggering air-raid sirens in Vilnius. President Gitanas Nauseda hailed the swift response as vital amid Russia's growing aggression, while the incident adds to a series of airspace incidents across the Baltic region.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:23 WIB
Nagekeo Regent Extends Earthquake Emergency Status Until 27 September
Nagekeo Regent Simplisius Donatus has extended the earthquake disaster emergency status for a further 14 days, until 27 September 2026. The extension follows ongoing aftershocks in the district, which was among the areas worst affected by the magnitude 7.7 earthquake on 15 August that killed 20 people and displaced more than 81,000.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:22 WIB
High Waves Delay Evacuation of 22 Virgo Transport 8 Survivors
High waves in the Java Sea delayed the evacuation of 22 survivors from the sunken ferry Virgo Transport 8, forcing rescuers to transfer them between multiple vessels before continuing to Banjarmasin. Basarnas chief Mohammad Syafii said 114 victims had been found as of Monday night, including 108 survivors and six dead, with 129 people still missing from the 243 aboard. The ferry lost contact in the Masalembo waters early on 13 September whilst sailing from Surabaya to Banjarmasin.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:21 WIB
Breaking Disciplinary Boundaries: Asian Lexicographic Innovation Through Collaboration
Indonesia is hosting the 19th International Conference of the Asian Association for Lexicography (AsiaLex 2026) in Yogyakarta from 9 to 11 September 2026, organised by the Language Development and Cultivation Agency in cooperation with ASIALEX. Under the theme of multidisciplinary approaches and collaboration, the conference features 64 papers across 17 parallel sessions, highlighting lexicography's intersections with technology, artificial intelligence, psychology and sociology. The event was swiftly converted into a hybrid format after the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau disrupted participants' flights.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:20 WIB
Fuel Queues in Makassar Gradually Improving as Pertamina Adds Supply and Petrol Station Staff
Pertamina Patra Niaga has apologised for recent disruptions to fuel services at petrol stations in Makassar and is implementing recovery measures across its Sulawesi region. The company has extended operating hours, increased fuel supplies, added nozzles and operators, and deployed additional task force outlets, while coordinating with local government, the military and police to manage queues.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:17 WIB
Observer: Digital infrastructure must generate technology transfer
Telecommunications observer Heru Sutadi of the Indonesia ICT Institute says foreign direct investment in Indonesia's digital infrastructure must be directed towards technology transfer, human capital development and economic value, not merely capital inflows. His remarks follow the Investment and Downstreaming Ministry/BKPM promoting Indonesian data centre opportunities to Chinese investors. Indonesia's data centre market is valued at around US$1.44 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach US$3.48 billion by 2031.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:16 WIB
Thriving for 30 years, this is Pokemon's strategy for a sustainable business
The Pokemon Company (TPC) says its three-decade global success rests on focusing on children while keeping adult fans engaged, allowing parents to pass their love of Pokemon to the next generation. In Indonesia, TPC is deepening its presence through 'Poke Wayang' — a collaboration with the UNESCO-recognised wayang tradition — along with Indonesian language support for its trading card game and a series of events planned through 2026.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:15 WIB
Daop 1 backs Karawang Regency plan to build tunnels at level crossings
PT Kereta Api Indonesia (Persero) Daop 1 Jakarta has voiced support for the Karawang Regency Government's plan to build underpasses at the busy Kosambi and Cikampek rail level crossings. The initiative forms part of KAI's wider safety improvement programme covering 33 level crossings across the Daop 1 Jakarta area, which will also recruit local residents subject to KAI selection and certification.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:15 WIB
Academic Says Gibran's Direct Handling of MBG Victims Shows a Leader's Sense of Responsibility
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka personally visited suspected MBG food poisoning victims in Karo, ensuring healthcare, medicines and referrals to Medan or Jakarta. Wahyu Ario Pratomo, an academic at the University of North Sumatra, praised the response as serious government responsibility towards victims. He urged stronger food safety standards, routine inspections and accountability mechanisms to prevent recurrences and maintain public trust in the programme.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:15 WIB
Corero Network Security Wins Top Award for Channel-Based Cybersecurity Distribution at CybersecAsia Readers' Choice Awards 2026
Corero Network Security, a London-based DDoS protection specialist listed on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange, has been named best in channel-centric cybersecurity distribution at the CybersecAsia Readers' Choice Awards 2026. The award, decided by reader votes, underscores the company's partner-focused strategy and its growing international presence across the Asia-Pacific region.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:15 WIB
Mandatory Halal Certification from 18 October 2026: Indonesia's Strategy to Become the World's Halal Hub
Indonesia will fully implement mandatory halal certification from 18 October 2026, a milestone seen as central to President Prabowo Subianto's vision of making Indonesia the world's halal hub by 2029. BPJPH chief Ahmad Haikal Hasan stressed that halal certification is a quality standard that boosts economic competitiveness, and urged Indonesia to become a producer, innovation centre and trading hub rather than merely a market for foreign halal products.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:14 WIB
Indonesia must see before it pursues
Indonesia's vast maritime territory cannot be effectively guarded by patrols alone, as violations are typically detected only after they occur. The country already possesses multiple surveillance systems across the Navy, ministries and agencies, but lacks a national capability to fuse this data into a single reliable maritime picture. An integrated, distributed surveillance architecture is needed to enable early warning and rapid operational decisions at sea.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:13 WIB
Pemuda Persis National Working Meeting Affirms Family and Mosque as Key Pillars of Civilisation Building
The central leadership of Pemuda Persatuan Islam (Persis) held its National Working Meeting (Muskernas) in Bandung, gathering youth cadres from across the regions to chart the organisation's direction. Deputy Chairman General Edwin Khadafi stressed that Islamic civilisation must be built on two foundations: the family as the first school for future generations, and the mosque as a centre of education, social action and economic empowerment.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:13 WIB
Toyota Indonesia still keeping LC FJ pricing under wraps
PT Toyota Astra Motor says it is still calculating the right price for the Land Cruiser FJ ahead of its official Indonesian launch in late 2026. The model will slot between the Fortuner and Land Cruiser 300, though the Japanese starting price of around ¥4.5 million (roughly Rp500 million) cannot be used as a benchmark due to differences in specifications, taxes and distribution costs.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:12 WIB
President Director of PT Summarecon Agung Caught in KPK Sting Operation at Bogor Regency Land Agency
Adrianto Pitojo Adhi, President Director of property developer PT Summarecon Agung Tbk, was among 17 people arrested in a Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) sting operation at the National Land Agency (BPN) office in Bogor Regency. Those detained include senior land officials from the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and the Bogor and Tangerang land offices. All those arrested remain under examination, with the KPK having 24 hours to determine their legal status.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:10 WIB
When Is Eid 2027? Predictions for Collective Leave and a Potential Nine-Day Long Weekend
The Indonesian government has yet to issue the official joint ministerial decree (SKB 3 Menteri) on national holidays and collective leave for 2027. Based on astronomical estimates, Idul Fitri 1448 H is expected to fall on 9–10 March 2027, with collective leave potentially on 8, 11 and 12 March. If confirmed, this could create a nine-day long weekend from Saturday 6 to Sunday 14 March 2027.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:10 WIB
IMPC Controlling Shareholder Buys Up 3.4 Million Shares — What's Going On?
PT Tunggal Jaya Investama, the controlling shareholder of PT Impack Pratama Industri Tbk (IMPC), has increased its stake by purchasing shares worth around Rp7.84 billion in total. The purchases, conducted on 8 and 10 September, lifted its ownership from 38.39% to 38.41%. IMPC is a producer of UPVC and PVC roofing and other building materials under the Alderon and Royal brands.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:09 WIB
SUNMI Strengthens Eurasian Partnerships at the Belt and Road Summit
SUNMI Technology has signed two cooperation agreements at the 11th Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong, one with Turkish fintech firm TOKEN and another with Mongolian digital bank M bank. The partnerships combine SUNMI's commercial IoT and digital commerce capabilities with local partners' market expertise to develop payment and digital financial solutions for banks, offline merchants and SMEs.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:09 WIB
Thick Haze from Forest Fires, Volunteers Distribute Oxygen to Residents of Pontianak
Volunteers from Rumah Oksigen distributed oxygen cylinders to residents and firefighters in Pontianak on Monday (14/9) who were struggling to breathe due to thick haze from forest and land fires. Indonesia is currently battling its worst forest fires in 11 years, with emissions from fires between 1 and 7 September reaching 19.7 million metric tonnes — the highest figure in the world for that period.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:09 WIB
OpiniJob Becomes First in the World to Combine e-KTP and Biometrics for Market Research and Job Exchange
OpiniJob, a digital platform integrating market research and job listings, claims to be the world's first to combine e-KTP verification with biometric technology such as face matching and liveness detection. Founder and CEO Julizar said the system aims to eliminate fake accounts and bots whilst giving jobseekers an opportunity to earn cash from verified surveys. The platform also offers businesses and research institutions a verified respondent base to improve the credibility of market data.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:09 WIB
DPR Scrutinises Decile System Impacting Thousands of Students Unable to Pay Tuition Fees
Atalia Praratya, a Golkar member of Commission VIII of the House of Representatives, has criticised inaccuracies in the decile classification system within the National Socio-Economic Single Data (DTSEN), which she says is blocking poor students from receiving the KIP Kuliah subsidy. Of 86,118 applicants admitted through the 2026 SNBT route, only 39,662 were deemed eligible after DTSEN screening, whilst some 60,000 prospective students reportedly failed to re-register at state universities due to cost. She warned that students were being shifted from deciles 1–4 to deciles 6–10 during verification without any change in their families' economic circumstances.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:08 WIB
Expert: Discrepancy in Export-Import Data a Red Flag, but Must Be Proven
The government's discovery of discrepancies between Indonesia's crude palm oil (CPO) export data and importing countries' records has been welcomed as an early signal of potential irregularities in the strategic commodity trade. However, an analyst cautions that such discrepancies alone do not prove transfer pricing or underinvoicing. The government must distinguish between initial indications and legal conclusions, with assessments grounded in the arm's length principle under PMK No. 172 of 2023.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:06 WIB
Industry Urged to Adopt AI and Drones for the New Era of Sustainability Reporting
President University, the University of Southern Queensland, and Jababeka are collaborating to help industry strengthen sustainability management and reporting through AI and drone technology, backed by an AUD 42,000 Australia-DFAT grant. The programme, running until September 2026, coincides with Indonesia's mandatory sustainability accounting standards taking effect from 2027. Experts say credible environmental disclosure is linked to higher company valuations and lower financing costs.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:05 WIB
Asia Ablaze: Won, Yen and Rupiah Weaken — Only the Philippines Escapes
Eight of nine Asian currencies weakened against the US dollar as rising oil prices and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike this week boosted the greenback. The rupiah slipped 0.11% to Rp17,660/US$, with only the Philippine peso managing a marginal gain. Markets now see a roughly 93% chance of the first Fed rate increase in more than three years.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:05 WIB
Jasaraharja Putera Distributes Compensation to Heirs of Virgo Transport 8 Ferry Victims
PT Jasaraharja Putera has paid insurance benefits of Rp20 million per deceased victim to the rightful heirs of those lost aboard KM Virgo Transport 8, which lost contact in the Java Sea on 13 September 2026. Combined with Rp50 million per victim from PT Jasa Raharja (Persero), total compensation reaches Rp70 million per person. The handover was conducted in the presence of the Deputy Minister of Transport and the Governor of South Kalimantan.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:04 WIB
Oil Threatens Indonesia Once Again
Surging oil prices above US$100 a barrel, driven by escalation in the US-Iran conflict, have triggered renewed turmoil in global bond markets, with US Treasury yields reaching multi-year highs and raising the probability of further Federal Reserve rate hikes. For Indonesia, the fallout is layered: as an importer of roughly 1 million barrels per day, every US$10 rise in oil adds about US$3.6 billion to annual foreign-currency needs, pressuring the rupiah and heightening inflation and interest-rate risks.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:04 WIB
Three wildfire-affected orangutans rescued in West Kalimantan
Rescuers from YIARI and BKSDA have evacuated three orangutans displaced by forest and land fires in North Kayong District, West Kalimantan, including a severely emaciated mother and her offspring and an adult male previously released in 2022. The animals suffered burns, dehydration, respiratory problems and injuries, and are being treated at YIARI's rescue centre in Ketapang. BKSDA has rescued 18 fire-affected orangutans to date, amid concerns that fires are destroying buffer zones around Gunung Palung National Park.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:01 WIB
Former Agriculture Ministry Director Faces First Hearing in Fictitious Official Travel Case
Indah Megahwati, former Director of Agricultural Financing at the Agriculture Ministry, and former deputy treasurer Deny Suryawan Kussadono have appeared at the Jakarta Corruption Court for their first hearing over alleged fictitious official travel. State losses are estimated at Rp5.94 billion, based on a BPKP audit, following an official complaint from the ministry to Jakarta Metropolitan Police. The alleged offences occurred between 2020 and 2024 and remain under investigation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 10:00 WIB
Remember! Perlinsos Agents Are Unpaid and Forbidden from Accepting Any Reward
The Ministry of Social Affairs is recruiting volunteer Perlinsos (Social Protection) Agents ahead of the national digitalisation of social assistance from 2027. Minister Saifullah Yusuf, known as Gus Ipul, stressed that agents receive no salary and are prohibited from soliciting or accepting money, goods or gifts from the people they assist. Agents also have no authority to determine aid recipients, with eligibility assessed solely through the DTSEN-based system and administrative data.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:57 WIB
Government Steps In to Tackle Free Nutritious Meal Poisoning and Forest Fires
The government has moved directly to address cases of food poisoning under the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme and ongoing forest and land fires in several regions. Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited victims in Karo Regency, North Sumatra, and firefighting efforts in Kalimantan, apologising to affected residents. Analysts say the response must translate into stronger oversight, food safety standards and policy follow-up.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:57 WIB
Bahlil Pledges Subsidised Fuel Prices Will Not Rise
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has pledged that subsidised fuel prices will not be raised despite volatile global oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions. He said national fuel demand stands at roughly 1.6 million barrels per day against domestic production of only 600,000–610,000 barrels, and confirmed the government is pursuing long-term crude supply deals, including through President Prabowo Subianto's visit to Russia.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:56 WIB
KPK explains reasons for arresting Fahd Arafiq in ATR/BPN sting operation
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said it arrested Golkar Party deputy chairperson Fahd Arafiq because his testimony is needed to piece together the chronology of an alleged corruption case involving building-use rights (HGB) for Summarecon in Bogor, West Java. The sting operation, the KPK's 20th this year, netted 17 suspects including senior ATR/BPN ministry officials and the president director of PT Summarecon Agung Tbk, with cash evidence estimated in the hundreds of billions of rupiah.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:56 WIB
68th Anniversary: Smandel Alumni Launch Book 'EXPA: A Space for Learning to Become Human'
Alumni of SMAN 8 Jakarta's nature-loving community, EXPA, have published a 280-page book chronicling the experiences of 27 writers to mark the school's 68th anniversary. The launch, held at SMAN 8 Jakarta, featured a book discussion with prominent nature photographers, mountaineering figures and alumni. The organisers hope the book will inspire future publications, including technical guides on outdoor activities.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:55 WIB
MKNT Gets New Controller, Automatically Receives Rp1.02 Trillion
Telecommunications issuer PT Remitra Global International Tbk (MKNT), formerly PT Mitra Komunikasi Nusantara Tbk, has received shareholder approval for a series of corporate actions including a Rp1.02 trillion capital increase without pre-emptive rights. PT Headwell Bintang Energi Hijau will become the company's new controller, with Handoyo Setiawan as ultimate beneficial owner. The firm has also acquired a steel manufacturer and a shrimp farming business as part of its transformation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:55 WIB
IHSG predicted to move sideways as market watches Suahasil's policies and The Fed
Indonesia's composite index (IHSG) is expected to trade sideways within a range of 6,400–6,600 as investors assess newly appointed Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara and the direction of US Federal Reserve policy. Analysts hope the ministerial change will preserve fiscal credibility and keep the state budget deficit below 3 per cent, potentially boosting capital inflows and strengthening the rupiah.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:53 WIB
Economist says new finance minister's homework is making policy easy for markets to predict
Fakhrul Fulvian, chief economist at Trimegah Sekuritas Indonesia, says incoming Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara's key task is to make fiscal policy more predictable for markets. He outlined five priorities, including ensuring policy sequencing, setting clear targets, strengthening coordination with stakeholders such as Bank Indonesia and Danantara, and aligning tax strategy with economic formalisation. He also cautioned against overly rapid fiscal consolidation while domestic demand still requires support.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:53 WIB
Academic urges improved MBG governance following Karo case
A University of North Sumatra academic has urged the government to improve governance of the Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme after several children in Karo Regency, North Sumatra, suffered suspected food poisoning. He welcomed Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka's visit to the victims but stressed that the government must guarantee funding for their full recovery and overhaul food safety oversight across the programme.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:51 WIB
Indonesian village heads study coffee processing in Yunnan
More than 20 Indonesian village officials visited the Puteng Coffee Plantation in Yunnan, China, to study coffee cultivation, processing and branding. The delegation, which included officials from the Ministry of Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions, explored cooperation opportunities, with an initial agreement reached to bring Indonesian coffee beans to the Chinese market. The visit highlighted how Yunnan's integrated coffee industry could serve as a model for boosting the added value of coffee produced in Indonesian villages.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:50 WIB
KPK Says Summarecon President Director Adrianto Pitojo Adhi Caught in ATR/BPN Sting Operation
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed that PT Summarecon Agung Tbk President Director Adrianto Pitojo Adhi was among those detained in a sting operation at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN). The operation, the KPK's 20th this year, relates to alleged corruption in the processing of building-use rights (HGB) for Summarecon in Bogor Regency, West Java, and netted 17 suspects including senior ministry officials and a Golkar party figure. The KPK seized cash amounting to an estimated hundreds of billions of rupiah, packed in some 20 boxes, cartons and suitcases.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:50 WIB
Trust-Based Oversight Begins! Indonesian Tax Office Pilots Scheme with Pertamina
The Directorate General of Taxes' Large Taxpayer Regional Office has launched a pilot of its cooperative compliance programme with PT Pertamina (Persero), the first such trial in Indonesia, covering the January to December 2026 tax periods. The scheme shifts oversight from conventional post-transaction audits towards preventive, data-driven and collaborative compliance. In exchange for transparent tax control systems, companies will receive greater certainty, simplified processes and more efficient administration.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:49 WIB
NEXT Indonesia Sets Out Five Steps to Tackle Alleged CPO Underinvoicing
NEXT Indonesia Center has issued five priority recommendations for strengthening the handling of alleged transfer pricing and underinvoicing in crude palm oil (CPO) exports. Its research head, Ade Holis, stressed the need for transparent benchmarking methodology, shipment-by-shipment verification, cross-agency data integration, consistent arm's-length analysis, and a clear separation between fixing systemic weaknesses and enforcing the law against proven violators.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:49 WIB
AI technology expands access to smart sports in China
Artificial intelligence, once reserved for elite competitions such as the FIFA World Cup and Grand Slam tennis, is increasingly reaching everyday fitness enthusiasts in China, as showcased at the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing. A report released during the fair showed China's major sports services imports and exports reached 74.875 billion yuan in 2025, up 7.98 per cent year on year. Officials say big data and AI will be accelerated to empower the sports industry through technological innovation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:45 WIB
Suahasil Nazara and the Test of Strengthening Fiscal Policy Credibility
Markets gave an initially positive response to Suahasil Nazara's appointment as Finance Minister, with banking shares leading a recovery in the Jakarta Composite Index. However, the author argues that personal reputation is only a starting point, and credibility will be tested through the execution of the 2026 budget, the formulation of the 2027 budget, and coordination within the new macro-financial authority constellation. Sustaining growth whilst consolidating the fiscal deficit towards 2.40 per cent of GDP will be the central challenge.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:43 WIB
Bogor Regent: Hotspots Still Lurking Beneath Waste Piles at Galuga Landfill
Although the fire at the Galuga landfill in Bogor, West Java, appears to have been largely extinguished, thermal drone imagery has revealed potential hotspots beneath the accumulated waste. Joint teams from the regency government, military, police and volunteers continue round-the-clock operations, excavating and cooling smouldering material to prevent reignition.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:43 WIB
Don't Miss Out: 81,171 Job Vacancies Still Open for Applications on Kemnaker's Karirhub
Some 81,171 job vacancies remain active and open for application via the Ministry of Manpower's Karirhub platform as of 4 September 2026, spread across 32,086 companies. The ministry's Secretary-General, Cris Kuntadi, urged jobseekers to apply according to their qualifications, location and deadlines, and to tailor their CVs to specific roles.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:40 WIB
Done! IDX Reactivates Short Selling Transactions
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has reactivated short selling transactions following a directive from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) to implement short selling financing in stages. The policy took effect on 15 September 2026, with a Short Selling Securities List to be issued on 28 September and effective from October 2026. The move follows a series of postponements since September 2025, when the OJK suspended short selling, trading halts and auto rejection limits.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:40 WIB
Ojol Drivers Have Independent Status, Not Labourers
The Confederation of South Sulawesi Ojol Trade Unions (KSOS) has asserted that online motorcycle taxi drivers cannot automatically be classified as labourers simply because they work through digital platforms. KSOS Chairman Hairun H argued that employment status must be determined by actual working conditions, and called for protections suited to the gig economy rather than a blanket legal classification.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:40 WIB
Former Mining Land in Sulawesi Reveals Microbes That Could Help Restore the Environment
Research using Oxford Nanopore metagenomic sequencing has found resilient microbial communities surviving in soil at the former Poboya gold mine in Central Sulawesi. Dr. Rahadian Pratama of IPB University said vegetation, rather than mining history, is the dominant factor in soil microbiome recovery, making revegetation a promising pathway for restoring mined land.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:39 WIB
Police Await DNA Matching Results for Missing Journalists' Families Following Body Found on Enggano Island
Banten Regional Police are awaiting DNA test results to identify a male body found on Enggano Island, Bengkulu Province, which may be linked to a group of journalists who went missing whilst covering the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. The body, estimated to be that of a man over 50 years of age, has been evacuated to Bengkulu Regional Police for autopsy. Meanwhile, the joint SAR team has extended its search for the five journalists and three civilians missing aboard the speedboat Arupadhatu 1 by a further three days.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:39 WIB
Manpower Ministry: Domestic Workers Law Clarifies Rights and Obligations of Household Workers
Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower has affirmed that Law Number 2 of 2026 on the Protection of Domestic Workers (UU PPRT) provides a clearer legal foundation for the working relationship between domestic workers and their employers. The law sets out rights and obligations covering working hours, wages, holiday allowances, social security, and dispute resolution. Disputes are to be settled first through deliberation and, failing agreement, through mediation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:37 WIB
KPK Also Arrests Summarecon President Director Adrianto Pitojo Adhi
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed that Adrianto Pitojo Adhi, President Director of PT Summarecon Agung Tbk, was among 17 people caught in a sting operation at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN). The operation, linked to the processing of building use rights (HGB) in Bogor Regency, also netted senior land officials and seized cash estimated to run into hundreds of billions of rupiah.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:37 WIB
This Is the Outcome of the Meeting Between Golkar Chairman Bahlil and PKS President Regarding Their Position in the Government Coalition
Golkar and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening communication and coalition ties in support of the Prabowo Subianto–Gibran Rakabuming Raka administration. The pledge followed a meeting between the parties' central leaderships at Golkar's headquarters in Jakarta on Monday. Golkar Chairman Bahlil Lahadalia said PKS holds an important position in the coalition, a view echoed by PKS President Al Muzzammil Yusuf, who cited shared vision as the basis for the party's participation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:36 WIB
UMJ Holds PKKMB 2026 Briefing, New Students Urged to Prepare Themselves
Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta (UMJ) held a briefing for its 2026 Campus Life Introduction Programme for New Students (PKKMB), streamed via the university's YouTube channel ahead of the main event on 21–25 September. This year's theme, 'Green and Sustainable Global Campus', aims to introduce academic life and the values students will embrace. The university has guaranteed the programme will be free of hazing, violence or any harmful treatment of new students.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:36 WIB
Finding Middle Ground in the Revenue-Sharing Fund Row
Regional governments have sharply criticised the Finance Ministry's steep cut to revenue-sharing funds (DBH) for the 2026 fiscal year, with total transfers to regions falling 24.6 per cent to Rp692.99 trillion. The article argues the reduction is a mathematical consequence of the DBH mechanism, which is tied directly to actual state revenue realisation, and notes the 'underpayment' settlement mechanism is long-established in fiscal regulations.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:35 WIB
Economist predicts external debt ratio to remain relatively stable in second half
PermataBank Chief Economist Josua Pardede expects Indonesia's external debt-to-GDP ratio to stay relatively stable at around 30–31 per cent in the second half of 2026. Whilst overall debt remains controlled, the short-term external debt to foreign reserves ratio jumped to 72.77 per cent in Q2 2026, driven largely by central bank liabilities linked to foreign holdings of SRBI securities rather than private borrowing. He urges policymakers to focus on foreign currency liquidity and maintaining a long maturity profile rather than the headline debt ratio alone.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:35 WIB
Managing Crises, Winning Over the Public
This opinion piece examines how Bank Mandiri and BNI handled recent reputational crises, arguing that procedural correctness alone cannot safeguard public trust in the digital age. Drawing on Situational Crisis Communication Theory, the author sets out three pillars of crisis communication: speed and transparency, empathy over corporate jargon, and accountability through action. The piece stresses that for banks in particular, trust is the primary capital of the business.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:33 WIB
Nintendo Switch 2 Officially Arrives in Indonesia on 10 December 2026: Check Prices and Game Line-up
Nintendo has confirmed that the Switch 2 will be officially launched in Indonesia on 10 December 2026, with distribution handled by Nintendo Singapore in partnership with Salim Group. The Switch 2 will retail at Rp9,999,000, whilst the first-generation Switch returns to the official market at Rp4,229,000, although the Nintendo eShop will not yet be available locally. The move marks a significant milestone for Nintendo's ecosystem in Indonesia, covering after-sales service and a growing game catalogue.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:30 WIB
Country Hit by Fuel Crisis, Citizens Rage and Demonstrate Nationwide
Syria has witnessed its largest protests since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime after the government raised diesel prices by 40%. Demonstrators blocked key roads and demanded the dismissal of the energy and economy ministers. The crisis has been exacerbated by reduced Russian fuel exports following Ukrainian attacks on refineries and the closure of Syria's largest refinery for maintenance.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:29 WIB
After Being Sacked as Finance Minister, Purbaya Drops a Hint: 'Are You Ready Yet?'
Hours after being removed as Finance Minister by President Prabowo Subianto, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa posted a cryptic TikTok message reading 'Are you ready yet?', drawing millions of views. The post came shortly after Suahasil Nazara was sworn in as the new Finance Minister, making him the third to hold the post under Prabowo's administration. The true meaning of Purbaya's message remains a matter of public speculation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:27 WIB
From Chilli to Palm Fronds: Local Potential in Prafi Developed as a Source of Residents' Income
Local commodities such as chilli, sago and palm fronds in the Prafi Transmigration Area of Manokwari, West Papua, are being developed into value-added products through mentoring by the Patriot Expedition Team from Airlangga University. Transmigration Minister M. Iftitah Sulaiman Suryanagara said the success of transmigration must now be measured by its ability to create economic activity and raise welfare, not merely population relocation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:25 WIB
Lippo Cikarang (LPCK) EGM Approves Change to Board of Commissioners
PT Lippo Cikarang Tbk has appointed Ketut Budi Wijaya as Commissioner, replacing Charles Rigoux, who resigned. The change was approved at an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders. The company posted Rp902 billion in pre-sales in the first half of 2026, up 14% year-on-year, with EBITDA rising to Rp318 billion.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:24 WIB
Earthquake Volunteers Assaulted by Unknown Group in Manggarai Were in Fact a Team of Doctors and Nurses
Volunteers assaulted by an unidentified group while travelling in Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, have been identified as health workers from Caritas Indonesia and the Caritas of Ruteng Diocese. Two victims, a nurse and the driver, suffered bruising and received treatment at a field hospital before reporting the incident to police. The volunteers have resumed their health services in the earthquake-affected Cibal region.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:24 WIB
Antam Gold Price Falls to Rp 2.5 Million, Lowest in Eight Months
The price of PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) gold bars weakened on Tuesday (15/9/2026), with the 1-gram denomination falling Rp10,000 to Rp2,592,000 per gram — the lowest level since 9 January 2026. The buyback price was also cut by Rp15,000 to Rp2,437,000 per gram. Purchases remain subject to Article 22 income tax of 0.25% for NPWP holders and 0.5% for non-holders.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:24 WIB
Referrals for Poisoning Victims in Karo Can Accelerate Diagnosis
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka has arranged for children affected by the suspected Free Nutritious Meal (MBG) programme poisoning in Karo, North Sumatra, to be referred to facilities outside the region. Wahyu Ario Pratomo, an academic at the University of North Sumatra, said the move was appropriate and reflected the government's serious responsibility, provided individual treatment is accompanied by a full evaluation of the MBG supply chain.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:22 WIB
Rupiah Strengthens to Rp 17,661 Amid Rumours of Finance Minister Replacement from Purbaya to Suahasil
The rupiah strengthened slightly to Rp 17,661 per US dollar in spot trading on 15 September 2026, whilst market observers pointed to persistent rumours of a cabinet reshuffle replacing Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. Economist Ibrahim Assuaibi argued the government still has room to cut the Free Nutritious Meal programme budget to keep the 2026 state budget deficit below 3 per cent of GDP.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:20 WIB
West Java Regional Secretary and bank bjb CEO Give Public Lectures at Ekuitas University
Ekuitas Indonesia University held a public lecture for its 2026 intake, featuring the West Java Provincial Regional Secretary speaking on Sundanese culture and leadership, and bank bjb's Commercial and Retail Director discussing banking's role in driving the regional economy. Both speakers encouraged new students to take an active part in West Java's development, with the rector framing the cohort as central to the university's vision of becoming a leading private institution in business, finance, banking and digital information systems.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:20 WIB
Driving Innovation Relevant for Indonesia's Digital-Savvy Society: Jenius by SMBC Indonesia's Strategy
Jenius by SMBC Indonesia is marking a decade of operation with its 'Endless Explorat10n' theme, underscoring its commitment to co-creation with Indonesia's digitally savvy consumers. Since launching in 2016, the digital banking platform has rolled out more than 80 innovations, from 24/7 foreign currency transactions to savings and investment features, supported by the SMBC Group's four centuries of global financial experience.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:20 WIB
BOSF calls for stronger protection of orangutan habitats
Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation CEO Jamartin Sihite has urged the government to strengthen protection of orangutan habitats threatened by forest and land fires, appealing directly to President Prabowo and Vice President Gibran. His remarks followed Gibran's visit to an orangutan rehabilitation centre in Central Kalimantan, where he saw animals suffering from smoke inhalation and ordered medical care. Sihite also pressed for stronger safeguards on forested areas still open to legal conversion under spatial plans if proven to be wildlife habitats.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:20 WIB
Healthy Diet Without Wasting Food: A Two-Sided Solution to Tackling Food Waste
Indonesia faces a troubling food paradox: some 23 million people lack adequate access to nutritious food, yet the country is Southeast Asia's largest contributor to food waste. Experts at an IHDC Youth roundtable in Jakarta urged young people to adopt sensible portion management and affordable, locally sourced diets rather than extreme eating regimes. Simple measures such as taking only what one can finish could improve public health while reducing the national food waste burden.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:18 WIB
KMP Virgo 8 Sinks, MTI Urges Public Not to Assume Ship Age Was the Cause and to Await KNKT Findings
The Indonesian Transport Society (MTI) has cautioned against jumping to conclusions that the sinking of KMP Virgo Transport 8 in the Java Sea was caused by the vessel's age, urging the public to await the National Transportation Safety Committee's (KNKT) investigation. Rakhmatika Ardianto, deputy head of MTI's maritime transport forum, noted that ships have an economic rather than technical lifespan, as components can be continually repaired or replaced. Six passengers are currently among the victims of the incident.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:18 WIB
KRI Canopus Deployed to Search for Virgo Ship Victims Underwater
The KRI Canopus warship was deployed on the third day of search and rescue operations for the MV Virgo Transport 8, which lost contact in the Masalembo waters of the Java Sea with 243 people aboard. Adverse weather prevented divers from searching underwater, prompting the use of the vessel's underwater drones, multibeam echo sounder and remotely operated vehicle. As of Monday evening, 114 victims had been found — 108 survivors and six dead — leaving 129 still unaccounted for.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:15 WIB
Golkar and PKS reaffirm commitment to the success of the Prabowo-Gibran administration
Golkar and the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening communication and coalition ties in support of the Prabowo-Gibran government, following a meeting at Golkar's central offices in Jakarta. The parties discussed joint priorities including support for Palestinian independence, strengthening small and medium enterprises, energy policy, and the planned revision of the electoral law.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:15 WIB
To Prevent Forest and Land Fires, SHJ Intensifies Night Patrols in High-Risk Areas
PT Surya Hutani Jaya, an APP Group business unit in East Kalimantan, has stepped up night patrols and round-the-clock personnel deployment to prevent forest and land fires during the dry season. Fire crews are applying a 'mandah' system, camping in tents near high-risk areas throughout August to ensure continuous monitoring. Company leaders stress that early detection and rapid response are essential, as fire knows no boundaries and threatens both the environment and surrounding communities.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:15 WIB
Hazardous Air Quality from Forest Fires Forces Limited Face-to-Face Learning in Pekanbaru Schools
The Pekanbaru city government has restricted teaching and learning activities after air quality deteriorated to a hazardous PM2.5 level of 253.4 µg/m³ due to forest and land fire smoke. Schools, from kindergartens to junior high level, must end lessons by midday, require masks, and hold all activities indoors to protect pupils.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:15 WIB
President Says Those Who Oppose Him Are Surely Foreign Stooges
US President Donald Trump told a business summit in Los Angeles that opponents of data centre and AI development are likely acting in China's interests, dismissing public concerns over surging electricity demand as fabricated. His remarks come amid growing local protests against data centres and stand in sharp contrast to industry figures such as Sam Altman, Elon Musk and Dario Amodei, who have called for slowing AI development. Nvidia chief Jensen Huang publicly backed Trump on stage, underscoring the close ties between the US government and the world's leading AI chip supplier.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:13 WIB
Breaking News! IHSG Falls 1% in Early Trade, Here's Why
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) dropped more than 1% in early trade on Tuesday (15/9/2026), weighed down by the change of finance minister and Middle East tensions. Heavy selling hit big-cap stocks such as Bayan Resources and major banks, whilst investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's meeting amid expectations of a rate hike.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:13 WIB
JHEC 2026 Opens Global Market Access for Indonesian Halal Products
The Jakarta Halal Expo and Conference (JHEC) 2026 will connect more than 30 Indonesian halal businesses with over 14 buyers and investors from more than 15 countries through B2B business matching. Organised by Lima Events with the Indonesian Muslim Entrepreneurs Community (KPMI), the event will run from 28–30 August 2026 at ICE BSD City, South Tangerang. It aims to help local SMEs scale up beyond the domestic market by facilitating direct negotiations with overseas buyers and distributors.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:13 WIB
Toyota Sales in Yogyakarta Region Recover After Regional Surtax Impact
Toyota vehicle sales in Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) and Central Java are rebounding strongly after being hit by the introduction of a regional vehicle tax surcharge. Nasmoco, the local distributor, reported growth of 8,900 units, up 7.6 per cent year-on-year, as the market adapts to the new levy. Sales in July and August 2026 reached 2,288 units, compared with 1,800 units in the same period a year earlier.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:12 WIB
More than 720,000 Palestinian students lose access to basic education
More than 720,000 Palestinian students have lost access to basic education amid Israel's ongoing offensive, according to Palestinian Education Minister Amjad Barham, cited by Tunisia's state-run newspaper La Presse. Barham told a conference in Tunis, organised by ALECSO, that over 90 per cent of school buildings and 82 per cent of universities in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed. ALECSO's Director-General announced plans for a joint Arab action plan with emergency protection mechanisms.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:11 WIB
Driver Microsleep Causes Minibus to Overturn After Hitting Road Barrier on Jagorawi Toll Road
A minibus was involved in a single-vehicle accident on the Jagorawi Toll Road at kilometre 35B in Bogor, West Java, after the driver experienced a microsleep and struck the central reservation. The vehicle overturned but no casualties were reported. Traffic authorities have since evacuated the minibus from the carriageway.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:11 WIB
Makassar Disaster Agency Has Distributed 3 Million Litres of Clean Water
The Makassar Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) has distributed 3,043,800 litres of clean water to residents affected by drought and water shortages. The operation has reached 310 distribution points, supported by 25 operational vehicles making 705 delivery trips. Agency head Fadli Tahar stressed that the response must remain dynamic, expanding in line with actual conditions on the ground.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:10 WIB
Study Reveals 12 Fruits and Vegetables with the Highest Pesticide Content
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has released its 'Dirty Dozen' list of the twelve fruits and vegetables carrying the highest pesticide residues, based on analysis of more than 46,000 samples collected by the USDA and FDA. Strawberries, spinach, leafy greens, peaches and apples feature prominently, with some containing residues of pesticides banned in Europe. Whilst the list is intended to help consumers reduce pesticide exposure, some food scientists warn it may deter people from eating healthy produce.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:09 WIB
Basarnas weighs options as Virgo Transport 8 wreck lies 30 metres underwater
Basarnas Chief Mohammad Syafii said the sunken Virgo Transport 8 lies 30 metres underwater in the Java Sea, and the Indonesian Navy has advised leaving the vessel undisturbed if it remains stable on the seabed. Search operations for missing victims, divided into six sectors that may shift based on SAR mapping, remain the priority, while towing the vessel is being considered as a next step.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:09 WIB
Keeping the rupiah sovereign on home soil
In the border district of Jagoi Babang in Bengkayang, West Kalimantan, teachers and shopkeepers are quietly defending the sovereignty of the rupiah despite daily exposure to the Malaysian ringgit. A primary school teacher uses classroom lessons to instil national identity through the currency, while a long-standing village shop insists on rupiah-only transactions even for Malaysian customers.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:07 WIB
Pertamina Patra Niaga guarantees LPG product safety in line with BDKT standards
Pertamina Patra Niaga has confirmed that all 753 LPG filling and bulk transport stations (SPBE) across Indonesia fully comply with the pre-packaged goods (BDKT) standard. The assurance came during a visit by Deputy Minister of Trade Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri to the SPBE at Padalarang Fuel Terminal in West Bandung Regency, West Java. The initiative forms part of a joint effort with the Ministry of Trade to protect consumer rights and safeguard the national LPG supply chain.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:06 WIB
UMJ and South Halmahera Agree Cooperation on Tridarma and Human Resource Development
Muhammadiyah University of Jakarta (UMJ) and the Government of South Halmahera Regency have signed a memorandum of understanding covering the implementation of the higher education Tridarma principles and human resource development in education. The agreement spans education, research and training, community service, and competency development. UMJ Rector Prof. Ma'mun Murod said the partnership could be a first step towards broader collaboration between the two parties.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:05 WIB
KPK Sting Operation at Bogor Regency Land Agency Snares ATR Minister's Subordinate
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has detained 17 people in a sting operation over alleged bribery at the National Land Agency (BPN) in Bogor Regency, West Java, reportedly linked to the processing of building-use rights (HGB) for PT Summarecon Agung Tbk. Those detained include a director-general at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning, the head of the Bogor Regency Land Office, the head of the Tangerang City Land Office, and Golkar politician Fahd A Rafiq. Investigators seized cash in rupiah and foreign currency packed in around 20 suitcases and boxes, with an estimated total in the hundreds of billions of rupiah.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:05 WIB
Creative Economy Minister Urges Indonesian Tech Innovation to Reach Global Markets
Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya has called on Indonesian technology companies to keep producing innovations that can meet industry needs and compete globally. He cited McEasy, a mobility and logistics technology firm, as a positive example after it secured a 9 million US dollar Series B funding round from Singapore-based Integra Partners.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:04 WIB
Pertamina Patra Niaga Strengthens Petrol Station Services, Ensures Fuel Needs Are Met
Pertamina Patra Niaga has apologised for disruption to fuel services at petrol stations in Makassar and is undertaking recovery measures including extended operating hours, additional supplies, nozzles, operators and task force outlets. The company is coordinating with regional government, the military and police through a Joint Task Force to manage queues and restore normal service. Conditions are reported to be gradually improving.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:04 WIB
Rupiah Weakens This Morning as US Dollar Rises to Rp17,650
The rupiah slipped 0.06% to Rp17,650 per US dollar at Tuesday's opening, extending Monday's 0.31% decline, as a stronger dollar index and Middle East tensions weighed on the currency. Domestic focus centred on newly appointed Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara, who pledged to safeguard the health and credibility of the state budget. Markets are also eyeing a near-certain Federal Reserve rate hike this week, with roughly 90% odds priced in.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:04 WIB
IRGC: Supertanker Explodes After Hitting Mine in the Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy has said an oil supertanker named EL GAIA exploded and burnt after striking a sea mine whilst travelling through a prohibited lane south of the Strait of Hormuz. The IRGC warned that the strait remains closed and under the control of the Iranian Navy, following earlier warnings to insurers and classification societies not to serve blacklisted vessels. The incident comes amid tightened Iranian restrictions on shipping after the US-Israeli strikes of 28 February.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:03 WIB
Indonesian Stock Index Opens Higher Despite Slumps in Asian and Wall Street Markets Amid Oil Price Surge
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) opened up 0.15 per cent at 6,544 on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, even as Asian and Wall Street markets fell following a spike in oil prices above US$100 per barrel. Analyst Fanny Suherman said the index could rebound if it breaks above resistance at 6,550, though markets remain nervous ahead of expected rate decisions from the Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan this week.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:03 WIB
Antam gold price falls Rp10,000 to Rp2.592 million per gram on Tuesday
The price of Antam gold bullion fell by Rp10,000 to Rp2,592,000 per gram on Tuesday morning in Jakarta, with the buyback price also declining to Rp2,437,000 per gram. Buyback transactions above Rp10 million are subject to a 1.5 percent Article 22 income tax, while purchases attract 0.25 percent tax on the base price.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:03 WIB
Toyota HEV vehicle sales grow 86 per cent
PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) has recorded an 86 per cent year-on-year increase in electrified vehicle sales, comprising 38,000 units or 21 per cent of its national total sales. The growth comes amid intensifying competition in the Indonesian automotive market, particularly from Chinese brands offering a range of electrified models. Key drivers include the Kijang Innova Zenix Hybrid EV, Veloz Hybrid EV, and Yaris Cross Hybrid EV.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:02 WIB
Bappenas Urges Young Generation to Contribute Directly to Their Local Communities
The Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas has stated that preparing Indonesia's future leaders requires hands-on engagement with development issues, not merely classroom learning. The call was made during the Tanoto Foundation Fellowship Programme Cohort 2025 graduation, after ten fellows completed a year of field assignments on education projects across Sumatra, Java, and Kalimantan. The initiative forms part of long-term investment in human capital towards the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:02 WIB
Indonesian Composite Index Continues Correction, Opens Down 0.21%
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) opened lower on Tuesday amid domestic and global headwinds, including the change of finance minister from Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to Suahasil Nazara, Middle East conflict escalation, and uncertainty over US interest rate policy. By 09.00 WIB the index stood at 6,520.91, down 13.78 points or 0.21%, with the correction deepening to 0.84% within minutes of the opening bell.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:01 WIB
Gibran Meets MBG Victims in Karo, USU Academic: A Good Initial Response
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka visited victims of the suspected MBG food poisoning case in Karo, North Sumatra, meeting affected children and their families and arranging follow-up medical care, including referrals to Jakarta. A University of North Sumatra academic, Dr Wahyu Ario Pratomo, praised the swift response but said the incident must serve as an entry point for a comprehensive overhaul of the free nutritious meal programme, covering the entire supply chain from food sourcing to consumption.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:00 WIB
Five Foreign Nationals Arrested in Tangerang for Forging Stay Permits and Online Gambling Syndicate
Tangerang Immigration has arrested five foreign nationals — two Chinese and three Vietnamese — for allegedly falsifying visa extension documents whilst operating an international online gambling network. Authorities seized computers and 26 mobile phones from an apartment in Kelapa Dua, and estimate the syndicate generated hundreds of millions of Vietnamese dong daily. The suspects face up to five years' imprisonment under Indonesia's 2011 Immigration Law.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 09:00 WIB
Attention! Here's How to Register and the Link to Become a Perlinsos Agent
The Ministry of Social Affairs is building a nationwide network of Social Protection (Perlinsos) agents to help citizens access social assistance ahead of the full digitalisation of the benefits system in 2027. Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf stressed that agents act only as voluntary registration points and have no authority to determine who receives benefits, which remains the job of the national socio-economic data system (DTSEN). He also warned agents must not solicit or accept any payment, warning they are not 'bansos brokers'.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:59 WIB
Trump's remarks on Irish unification spark British rejection
US President Donald Trump's comments expressing a desire to see Ireland and Northern Ireland unified have drawn sharp rebukes from British political figures. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage both rejected the remarks, insisting that Northern Ireland remains an integral part of the United Kingdom.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:57 WIB
When a Sudden Phone Call from the Palace Signalled Purbaya's Dismissal by Prabowo
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa was abruptly dismissed after receiving a phone call from the Presidential Palace mid-way through a meeting with the Regional Representative Council (DPD RI). Suahasil Nazara, who was sworn in as his replacement on Monday (14/9), said he too was only informed by the Palace that morning. President Prabowo Subianto personally administered the oath of office at the Presidential Palace in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:56 WIB
Governor Khofifah Affirms Acceleration of Self-Help Housing Stimulant Assistance in East Java
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to accelerating the Self-Help Housing Stimulant Assistance (BSPS) programme, including setting up a dedicated coordination desk and strengthening beneficiary verification. As of 14 September 2026, some 12,371 of the 35,344 BSPS units funded by the state budget had entered the construction stage, with disbursement reaching Rp247.42 billion. Khofifah stressed that success depends on strong synergy between central, provincial and district or city governments.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:54 WIB
Singapore Air Quality Worsens as Haze From Indonesia Hits All Five Regions
Smoke haze from forest fires in Kalimantan and southern Sumatra pushed Singapore's air quality into the unhealthy range across all five regions on 15 September 2026, with 24-hour PSI readings peaking at 154 in the central region. The episode marks the first time since October 2023 that transboundary haze from Indonesian fires has reached unhealthy levels in the city-state, with the National Environment Agency warning that south-easterly winds are likely to keep the haze affecting Singapore in the coming days.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:53 WIB
Joint SAR team safely evacuates foreign climber from Mount Rinjani
A joint search and rescue team safely evacuated a 47-year-old Chinese national who slipped and suffered a head injury whilst climbing Mount Rinjani in West Nusa Tenggara. The victim was brought down to the Senaru post and transferred to a local clinic for further treatment. The Mataram SAR Office led the operation, working alongside the national park authority, police, and local guides.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:53 WIB
Defence Minister Sjafrie Urges BPKP to Face Challenges with Confidence
Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin has called on the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP) to strengthen its capacity as a vital instrument of the state. Speaking at a BPKP leadership coordination meeting in Jakarta, he urged personnel to act decisively within legal corridors, guided by nationalism, patriotism and professionalism.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:50 WIB
Asian Markets Mostly Weaker, Oil Price Breaks US$106 per Barrel
Asian stock markets fell largely on Tuesday (15/9/2026) as global oil prices surged following an attack on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure that disrupted the East-West pipeline. Brent crude rose 1.18% to US$106.93 per barrel, whilst Japan's Nikkei 225 bucked the trend with a 0.38% gain. The attack on the pipeline, which carries around 4 million barrels per day, roughly 4% of global supply, has heightened fears of a wider Middle East conflict after fresh Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:50 WIB
Central Kalimantan Governor Urges Public to Strengthen Forest and Land Fire Response
Central Kalimantan Governor Agustiar Sabran has called on the public to remain vigilant against the health impacts of forest and land fires, distributing masks, vitamins and other health aid in Palangka Raya. The provincial government is also expanding clean water provision, including the construction of hundreds of boreholes, and is monitoring the distribution of food aid and subsidised fuel. The effort is being bolstered by central government support, including 100 fire engines and excavators.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:49 WIB
Trump demands nations that do not support the US still pay for Hormuz 'security'
US President Donald Trump has said that countries which fail to support the United States in the situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz should nonetheless pay compensation to America once the conflict ends. The conflict, triggered by joint US-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets on 28 February, has brought shipping through the strait to a near standstill, driving up fuel prices worldwide.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:47 WIB
Golkar Speaks Out After Fahd A Rafiq Caught in KPK Sting Operation
Golkar Secretary-General M Sarmuji says the party respects the legal process following the arrest of senior cadre Fahd A Rafiq in a Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) sting operation. The KPK detained 17 people, including a director-general at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning, and seized cash estimated to run to hundreds of billions of rupiah. The case involves the arrangement of building use rights (HGB) in Bogor Regency.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:45 WIB
Carnival Resembling 'Satanic Ritual' in Pekalongan Draws MUI Criticism: Not in Accordance with Islam
The Simbang Kulon Night Carnival 2026 in Pekalongan, Central Java, held as part of celebrations marking the Prophet Muhammad's birthday, has gone viral after videos showed horror-themed performances featuring coffins, sinister symbols and a staged goat slaughter. The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) criticised the event, with its deputy chairman KH M Cholil Nafis stating the spectacle contradicted the spirit of Mawlid and urging organisers to fill such commemorations with religious activities instead.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:43 WIB
Today's Stock Recommendations: TLKM, BRMS, and SOFA
Indonesia's benchmark index (IHSG) closed marginally lower at 6,534.69, with foreign investors recording a net sell of Rp330.69 billion on the regular market. Notable movers included AMMN and BRMS, which rallied on their inclusion in the GDX index with potential foreign inflows, whilst EMAS slumped 12%. Mega Capital Sekuritas has issued buy recommendations for TLKM, BRMS, PGAS, COCO, and SOFA.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:41 WIB
Body of Jembrana Migrant Worker Killed in Guyana Road Accident to Be Repatriated Tomorrow
The body of Komang Tedy Arsa Biantara Putra, an Indonesian migrant worker from Perancak village in Jembrana who died in a road accident in Guyana, will be repatriated on 16 September 2026 following the issuance of an official death certificate. The Jembrana manpower office confirmed the multi-leg flight from Georgetown via Port of Spain, Miami and Istanbul, arriving at Soekarno-Hatta Airport before onward transfer to Bali. The local government is preparing facilities to receive the body and deliver it to the family home in Perancak.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:41 WIB
Jelambar Baru Raid: Police Find Suitcase Packed with Crystal Methamphetamine Ready for Distribution
The narcotics unit of the Central Jakarta Metropolitan Police has dismantled a major drug network valued at Rp10 billion, seizing 7.2 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine and arresting a 35-year-old suspect in Grogol Petamburan. The suspect allegedly acted as a middleman for a fugitive drug lord, earning Rp5 million per kilogramme distributed. He faces charges under Indonesia's narcotics law carrying a maximum penalty of death.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:40 WIB
Truck Overturns in Front of Tamini Square, East Jakarta, Several TransJ Routes Delayed
A light truck overturned in front of Tamini Square mall in East Jakarta on Tuesday morning, causing traffic congestion in the area. The accident, reported at 06.12 WIB, disrupted several TransJakarta routes including Corridor 9 and services 7D, 9C, JAK 36, JAK 71 and JAK 108, for which the operator apologised. Police said the vehicle was in the process of being evacuated and towed.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:40 WIB
Oil Prices Rise! Saudi Pipeline Disruption Threatens Global Supply
Crude oil prices climbed on Tuesday amid fears of prolonged supply disruption after attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure halted the East-West Pipeline. Brent rose 1.18% to US$106.93 per barrel whilst WTI gained 1.24% to US$102.65, as Houthi attacks and stalled Gulf-Iran talks heightened concerns of a wider Middle East conflict.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:40 WIB
Appointment of New Finance Minister Sri Mulyani's Successor Suahasil Nazara Expected to Strengthen Indonesia's Fiscal Position
The appointment of Suahasil Nazara as Finance Minister is seen by analysts as strengthening Indonesia's fiscal credibility and market confidence. Mirae Asset Sekuritas projects the 2026 fiscal deficit to remain at 2.9% of GDP, supporting Indonesia's BBB investment grade rating, whilst demand for government bonds has broadened with foreign inflows reaching Rp40 trillion year-to-date.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:38 WIB
Suahasil Officially Appointed Finance Minister as Flower Arrangements Flood the Finance Ministry Office
Suahasil Nazara has been sworn in as Finance Minister, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, in a ceremony at the State Palace on Monday (14/9/2026). Ahead of the official handover ceremony at the Finance Ministry office on Jalan Wahidin Raya in Central Jakarta, congratulatory flower boards from senior officials, parliamentarians, and state-owned enterprise and banking leaders have flooded the Djuanda I building.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:37 WIB
Suahasil Becomes Finance Minister Replacing Purbaya, Danantara Ready to Discuss Dividend Payments
Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani says the sovereign wealth fund will coordinate with newly appointed Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara on dividend payments to the state treasury. Former Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa previously stated that Danantara would contribute Rp120 trillion of its profits to the 2026 state budget, an increase on the roughly Rp90 trillion in annual SOE dividends paid before the fund's establishment.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:37 WIB
When Great Powers Talk, Who Speaks for Asia?
Japan is reportedly seeking to arrange a meeting between Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and US President Donald Trump ahead of Trump's planned talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this month. The timing of Japan's diplomatic manoeuvring underscores the contest among Asian powers to shape the US-China agenda and raises questions about which voices represent Asian interests in great-power negotiations. The full analysis is available to Asia Sentinel subscribers.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:36 WIB
Hajj Minister Hopes Working Committees Will Agree on Hajj Costs Within One Week
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf expects the parliamentary and government working committees to finalise hajj pilgrimage costs within a week, with discussions currently around 85 per cent complete. The agreement will be submitted to the President before being announced, allowing prospective pilgrims on the waiting list to prepare their final payments. The government has proposed an average cost of Rp107,340,172.02 per person for the 2027 hajj season.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:36 WIB
22 Survivors of the Virgo Ship Held at Sea Due to High Waves
Basarnas reported that 22 survivors of the Virgo Transport 8 accident were held at sea after high waves forced repeated transfers during evacuation to Banjarmasin. As of Monday evening, 114 of the 243 passengers had been found, with 108 survivors and six dead, leaving 129 still missing. The vessel lost contact in the Masalembo waters of the Java Sea whilst sailing from Surabaya to Banjarmasin.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:35 WIB
Finance Minister Change: Danamon Bank Economist Discusses Fiscal Policy Challenges
Irman Faiz, Chief Economist at Bank Danamon, has warned that managing the Budget Surplus (SAL) will be a key short-term policy test following the change of Finance Minister from Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to Suahasil Nazara. He stressed that any normalisation of fund placement must be gradual, measured and coordinated with Bank Indonesia, whilst noting that fiscal credibility must be preserved as the government pursues ambitious growth targets. Danamon maintains a more conservative growth projection of 5.1 per cent and expects a deficit of around 2.75 per cent of GDP.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:32 WIB
Mount Semeru Erupts Four Times, Rumbling Heard by Residents
Mount Semeru in Lumajang, East Java, erupted four times early on Tuesday morning, with the third eruption sending a grey ash column roughly 1,000 metres above the peak. The volcano remains at Level III (Siaga) alert, with authorities urging residents to avoid a 13-kilometre exclusion zone around the summit and river channels at risk of lava and lahar flows. Disaster officials confirmed no adverse effects, and daily activities on the slopes continued as usual.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:31 WIB
Heavy Sentence for Bara, the Ungrateful Son Who Killed and Burned His Own Mother
Bara Primario has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Mataram District Court after being proven guilty of the premeditated murder of his mother, Yeni Rudi Astuti, in West Lombok. The sentence exceeded the prosecutor's demand of 18 years. The case came to light in January 2026 after residents discovered a burnt body near Pura Batu Leong in Sekotong Barat Village.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:31 WIB
Jakarta Administrative Court Rules Revocation of Raja Ampat Mining Permits a Public Document
The Jakarta Administrative Court (PTUN) has rejected an objection by the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) seeking to keep confidential the decrees revoking four nickel mining permits in Raja Ampat. Greenpeace Indonesia welcomed the ruling, saying transparency is essential to hold the companies accountable for environmental damage. The government has yet to publish the official revocation documents since Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced the permit cancellations in June 2025.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:30 WIB
Creative Economy Minister pushes Indonesian-made technology innovation to break into global markets
Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya has urged Indonesian technology firms to keep producing innovations that add value and can compete globally, citing logistics technology company McEasy as a positive example. McEasy recently secured US$9 million in Series B funding from Singapore-based Integra Partners and counts around 2,000 companies using its platform. The ministry has committed to supporting startups in moving from innovation through to commercialisation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:30 WIB
Yogyakarta Weather Today: Thick Clouds Across All Areas
The BMKG office for Yogyakarta has forecast cloudy to heavily overcast conditions across all five regencies of the Special Region on Tuesday, with no rain expected. Thick clouds are particularly likely over highland areas such as Kaliurang and the slopes of Mount Merapi. Popular tourist spots, including Parangtritis and Indrayanti beaches, are also expected to stay dry.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:30 WIB
Two AI Kings Finally Agree, and Elon Musk Suddenly Joins In
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called on the AI industry to slow the development of frontier models, prompting rare backing from rivals OpenAI's Sam Altman and xAI's Elon Musk. In an essay titled 'We Must Pace the Frontier', Amodei proposed independent monitoring, industry-level regulation and global rules, though some investors view the appeal as an attempt to centralise power within Anthropic.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:29 WIB
Polda Metro Jaya confirms rice stocks in Tangerang are secure and comply with maximum retail price
The special criminal investigation directorate of Polda Metro Jaya has confirmed that rice supplies in Tangerang, Banten, are secure and being sold at or below the maximum retail price (HET) in both traditional and modern retail outlets. Inspections were carried out at Pasar Anyar, Superindo Cipondoh and Hypermart Mall Metropolis as part of ongoing efforts to monitor availability and price compliance.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:28 WIB
Video: Trump Wants to Hand Out Cash – Pertamax Price Could Reach Rp 20,000
US President Donald Trump has renewed controversy by expressing a wish to see the reunification of Ireland and Northern Ireland, while also promising USD 5,000 (around Rp 87 million) to every adult in America. Meanwhile, Pertamina's non-subsidised fuel prices could climb to Rp 20,000 per litre, driven by a surge in global oil prices amid Middle East conflict.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:25 WIB
Tangerang City Government provides free family planning services at community health centres
The Tangerang City Government, through its DP3AP2KB agency, is offering free contraception services at puskesmas in observance of World Contraception Day 2026, running from 15 to 18 September. Services include contraceptive pills, injections, implants, IUDs, and male and female sterilisation procedures, with residents encouraged to consult health workers to choose the right method.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:25 WIB
Powerful! Trump Revives Coal Prices After Five Days in the Doldrums
Coal prices rebounded, closing at US$148.55 per ton, snapping a five-day losing streak supported by rising oil prices and Donald Trump's policy shift. The US EPA announced it will no longer regulate greenhouse gas emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants, potentially boosting coal production more than tenfold. Meanwhile, China's domestic thermal coal market remains under pressure amid weak demand and high stockpiles.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:24 WIB
Underwater Search for KM Virgo Transport 8 Victims: Basarnas Deploys KRI Canopus
The joint SAR team has deployed the KRI Canopus to support the underwater search for victims of the KM Virgo Transport 8 sinking on day three of operations, after poor weather in the Masalembo waters hampered diver deployment. As of Monday evening, 114 of 243 passengers had been found — 108 alive and six dead — whilst 129 remain missing. The vessel lost contact early on Sunday whilst sailing from Surabaya to Banjarmasin.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:23 WIB
Central Java Weather Today, 15 September 2026: Pantura Temperatures Hit 36 Degrees, High Waves Warned
The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has forecast cloudy but rain-free conditions across Central Java on Tuesday, 15 September 2026, with maximum temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius along the northern coastal (Pantura) region. Authorities have warned of heightened forest and land fire risk, while high waves of up to 4 metres threaten shipping in the province's southern waters.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:21 WIB
KRI Canopus to join search for Virgo Transport 8 victims: Basarnas
Basarnas has deployed the Navy vessel KRI Canopus, equipped with an underwater drone, multibeam echo sounder and ROV, to aid the search for victims of the Virgo Transport 8 sinking in the Java Sea's Masalembo waters, as poor weather has prevented diving operations. By Monday night, 114 of the 243 people aboard had been found, with 108 survivors and six dead, leaving 129 still missing.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:20 WIB
Law roundup: KPK sting operation nets ATR/BPN officials, plus alleged fuel hoarding exposed
Indonesia's law enforcement headlines were dominated by corruption enforcement, including the KPK's 20th sting operation of 2026, which netted a director general at the ATR/BPN ministry and two land office heads. Other cases include the alleged audit-rigging bribery involving BPK officials in Muara Enim, a tax office corruption probe, and the uncovering of subsidised fuel hoarding in South Sulawesi.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:20 WIB
Making the low-carbon transition an engine of industrialisation
Indonesia stands at a strategic industrial crossroads as the low-carbon transition brings clean investment that could strengthen domestic production but risks deepening reliance on foreign supply chains. The government is using local content (TKDN) requirements to ensure electric vehicle investments build genuine domestic component industries, with thresholds rising from 40 per cent in 2026 to 80 per cent by 2030. Officials and industry figures stress that the benefits depend on converting investment into local production capacity, skills and technological mastery.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:19 WIB
Mount Semeru erupts accompanied by a loud rumbling sound
Mount Semeru in Lumajang, East Java, erupted four times in the early hours of Tuesday (15/9), with eruption columns reaching up to 1,000 metres above the summit. A strong rumbling sound was heard by residents on the mountain's slopes, though the local disaster agency reported no impact and normal activity resumed. The volcano remains at Level III (Alert) status, with residents barred from sectors at risk of pyroclastic flows and lahars.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:19 WIB
Golkar Speaks Out After Its Cadre Arrested by KPK in Sting Operation Targeting ATR/BPN Director General in Bogor
Golkar Secretary General M. Sarmuji has responded to the arrest of party official Fahd Arafiq during a Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) sting operation at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN). Sarmuji said the party respects the legal process but will await the outcome before taking firm action against its cadre. The KPK confirmed 17 arrests, including the Director General of Land and Spatial Control, Lampri.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:19 WIB
Three Forest Fire-Linked Companies in East Kalimantan Sanctioned with Reprimands and Licence Freezes
The Ministry of Forestry has sanctioned three holders of Forest Utilisation Business Permits (PBPH) in East Kalimantan over forest and land fires, with one company issued a written reprimand and restoration order while two others face licence suspension. The affected companies are PT Puji Sempurna Raharja, PT Diva Perdana Pesona, and PT Inhutani I Tanah Grogot, whose concessions span Berau, East Kutai, and Paser regencies. Forestry Minister Raja Juli Antoni stressed that law enforcement would target corporations as well as individuals, with reinforced fire-fighting operations around the Nusantara Capital (IKN) area.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:18 WIB
Moment When the Moon and Venus Appear Close Together in the Jakarta Sky
A conjunction and occultation of Venus by the Moon was observed from Central Jakarta on Monday (14/9/2026). The crescent Moon appeared close to Venus in the western sky after sunset before passing in front of the planet, temporarily hiding it from view. The phenomenon was visible across several parts of western Indonesia, including Sumatra, western Java, Jabodetabek and parts of West Kalimantan.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:16 WIB
Popular: Thousands of job vacancies on Karirhub and 30 kg rice aid
Several Antara stories drew public attention on Tuesday, including more than 81,000 active job vacancies listed on the Manpower Ministry's Karirhub platform. Other highlights include the distribution of 30 kg rice aid from September 2026, a broadly positive market response to the finance minister's replacement, and a KPK sting operation capturing the ATR/BPN director-general.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:13 WIB
Chinese Government Imposes Total Ban on Drone Ownership in Beijing
The Beijing city government has announced a complete ban on drone ownership in the capital, tightening earlier rules that only restricted their use and sale. The regulation, which takes effect on 15 November 2026, is justified on security grounds following a light aircraft crash into the city's tallest building, Citic Tower, in June 2026. No-fly zones will also be imposed from 20 September, though commercial flights and emergency rescue operations remain permitted.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:11 WIB
Toyota Veloz Hybrid sales hold steady in DIY and Central Java
Sales of Toyota electrified vehicles in Central Java and Yogyakarta have risen sharply in 2026, with the Veloz Hybrid maintaining 200-250 units per month. Electrified vehicles now account for around 26 per cent of total Toyota sales in the region, up from 12 per cent a year earlier, according to Nasmoco Vice President Director Jodjana Jody.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:10 WIB
Suahasil Becomes Prabowo's Third Finance Minister: Analysts and Business Leaders Voice Great Expectations
Suahasil Nazara has been sworn in as Indonesia's new Finance Minister, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, becoming the third person to hold the post under President Prabowo Subianto. Analysts and business figures welcomed the appointment, citing his long technocratic track record at the Finance Ministry as a guarantee of fiscal continuity and credibility. Key priorities include maintaining the 3% fiscal rule, keeping the state budget healthy, and supporting the government's 8% growth target.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:10 WIB
Video: BRICS Pushes Local Currency Transactions, Is the US Dollar Under Threat?
BRICS nations are promoting the use of local currencies in cross-border transactions to reduce dependence on the US dollar. Schemes under consideration include direct transactions in members' own currencies, linking fast payment systems, and utilising central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). The initiative carries weight as BRICS now has 11 members, including Indonesia, with a growing share of global trade and economic output.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:09 WIB
Hanura Cadres in Yogyakarta Urged to Become the Party's Spearhead at Grassroots Level
The central leadership of the Hanura Party has officially installed the Yogyakarta regional executive board for the 2026–2031 term. The new leadership pledged to consolidate the party down to village level and prepare for the 2029 general election. The installation coincided with a national technical briefing for Hanura members of provincial and district councils.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:07 WIB
KNKT Responds to Viral Claims That KM Virgo Circled Before Sinking
A narrative circulating on social media suggests that KMP Virgo Transport 8 repeatedly circled in the Java Sea before sinking en route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin. The National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) says it cannot verify the claims as it is still collecting field data and has yet to process the vessel's Automatic Identification System (AIS) records. The ferry, carrying 243 people, capsized in bad weather, leaving six dead and 129 still missing.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:07 WIB
Reasons Behind KPK's Arrest of Golkar Politician Fahd A Rafiq in Bogor Land Agency Sting
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has explained that Golkar deputy chairman Fahd A Rafiq was among 17 people arrested in a sting operation across Jabodetabek linked to bribery in the processing of building use rights (HGB) in Bogor Regency. Those detained include senior officials from the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning, with investigators seizing cash in rupiah and foreign currency estimated to total hundreds of billions of rupiah.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:05 WIB
'Islamic NATO' Emerges as Erdogan Sends a Strong Message to the World
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has hailed the new trilateral defence pact between Türkiye, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan — dubbed the 'Islamic NATO' — as an important step for the Muslim world amid rising Gulf tensions. He also renewed his long-standing call for reform of the UN Security Council, arguing its composition is unjust and unreflective of today's world.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:03 WIB
Russian Oligarch Helped Fund Trump Jr.'s Wedding Celebration
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Bettina confirmed that Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev, a Kremlin-linked figure and head of the International Boxing Association, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars for their post-wedding celebrations in the Bahamas. ProPublica reported that Kremlev rented a private island at roughly $100,000 per night and funded a fireworks display costing some $70,000. The revelation renews scrutiny of the Trump family's ties to Russia, which have previously drawn federal and congressional investigation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:02 WIB
Several TransJakarta Routes Delayed After Car Hits Road Divider on Sudirman
A private car struck the barrier separating the cycle lane from motorised traffic on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday morning, causing congestion and delays to several TransJakarta routes. Routes 1B, 6B and 9D were affected around the Bendungan Hilir area, with police attending the scene and the vehicle being towed away.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:02 WIB
Pilot Bioethanol Facility Launched with Production Capacity of 60 Kilolitres per Year
Pertamina New & Renewable Energy has launched a Bioethanol Development Centre in Tegineneng, Pesawaran Regency, Lampung, with a pilot production capacity of up to 60 kilolitres per year. The facility adopts a multi-feedstock, multi-generation approach, using crops such as sorghum for both first- and second-generation bioethanol. The launch was marked by two memoranda of understanding involving the Lampung provincial government, TMMIN, TTI and raBit.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 08:00 WIB
Shares Snapped Up by Foreign Investors Yesterday Amid Change of Finance Minister
Foreign investors recorded net buys in several Indonesian stocks on 14 September 2026, even as the broader market saw net selling of Rp337.4 billion. Amman Mineral Internasional topped the list with a net buy of Rp199.9 billion, while the JCI slipped 0.10% to 6,534.69 amid news that Suahasil Nazara would replace Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa as Finance Minister.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:59 WIB
90-Year-Old Woman in Sragen Dies After Being Crushed by Her Decrepit House
Sutiyem, a 90-year-old resident of Kaliwedi village in Sragen, Central Java, died on Monday afternoon when her dilapidated bamboo-walled house collapsed on her. Local officials said the family and villagers had repeatedly urged her to move in with her children or grandchildren, some of whom live in Japan and Jakarta, but she had stubbornly refused to leave the home, which stood on borrowed land.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:55 WIB
Suahasil's Track Record: From Economics Professor to Finance Minister
Suahasil Nazara has been officially sworn in as Indonesia's new Finance Minister, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta. His career spans more than two decades in fiscal policy and economics, including roles as Deputy Finance Minister under Sri Mulyani Indrawati and head of the Fiscal Policy Agency.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:54 WIB
Mining Industry Performance Impacts the National Economy, MIND ID Promotes Data-Driven Information
MIND ID, Indonesia's mining industry holding company, is championing data- and fact-based public communication about the mining sector's contribution to the national economy. Speaking at the MediaMIND 2026 socialisation event in Jakarta, Corporate Secretary Pria Utama said the initiative covers six themes including investment, downstreaming, ESG and green mining. Interest is growing, with 343 participants submitting 794 works in the 2025 edition.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:53 WIB
Virgo Transport 8 Wreckage Found 30 Meters Deep in Java Sea
The wreckage of the Virgo Transport 8, which sank in the Java Sea whilst sailing from Surabaya to Banjarmasin, has been located at a depth of roughly 30 metres, with Basarnas weighing whether to tow the vessel to shallower waters. As of the second day of search operations, 114 of the 243 people aboard had been found—108 survivors and six deceased—leaving 129 still missing. Basarnas Chief Mohammad Syafii said search efforts remain focused on the surface, with six sectors deployed and likely to be adjusted based on SAR mapping.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:53 WIB
Jakarta's Air Ranks Fourth Worst in the World This Morning, Residents Urged to Wear Masks
Jakarta recorded the world's fourth-worst air quality on Tuesday morning, with an AQI of 158, placing it in the unhealthy category according to IQAir. The city government is intensifying short- and medium-term policies, including free public transport for 15 groups of residents, while urging the public to wear protective masks outdoors.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:52 WIB
The Moment Prabowo Removed Purbaya During a Meeting at the DPD RI
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa learned of his dismissal while presenting a report at a Committee IV meeting of the Regional Representative Council (DPD RI). He was replaced by his deputy, Suahasil Nazara, who was sworn in as Purbaya answered a phone call from the State Secretary and never returned to the room. Suahasil said President Prabowo had given him special instructions to safeguard the health and credibility of state finances, particularly the state budget.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:52 WIB
Malaysian Whoosh Passengers Reach 1,150 per Day
Malaysian nationals remain the largest group of foreign passengers on the Jakarta-Bandung Whoosh high-speed rail, accounting for 403,600 journeys, or 42.8 per cent of all non-Indonesian passenger trips recorded up to August 2026. PT KCIC is strengthening the Malaysian market through travel agent partnerships and participation in tourism fairs such as MATTA Fair in Kuala Lumpur.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:49 WIB
Golkar and PKS Strengthen Coalition Collaboration, Discuss Electoral Law
Senior figures from the Golkar and Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) central leadership boards met in Jakarta to reaffirm their commitment to the Prabowo-Gibran coalition. Golkar chairman Bahlil Lahadalia and PKS president Al-Muzammil Yusuf pledged closer cooperation on national programmes, including support for Palestine and grassroots economic empowerment.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:47 WIB
Director-General of ATR/BPN Reportedly Caught by KPK Owns Rp7.3 Billion in Assets
Lampri, Director-General of Land and Spatial Control at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning, was reportedly among those caught in a sting operation by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) in Bogor on 14 September 2026. According to his 2025 officials' wealth report, his assets total Rp7.3 billion, comprising mostly land and buildings.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:46 WIB
Apindo Asks Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara to Continue Unravelling Investment Obstacles
The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo) has urged newly appointed Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara to continue efforts to dismantle investment bottlenecks related to licensing and regulation. Apindo Chair Shinta Widjaja Kamdani said the association has been working with the Finance Ministry to resolve these obstacles, noting that whilst Jakarta's licensing reforms have progressed well, issues under central government authority remain. Suahasil was sworn in on Monday, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:45 WIB
Basarnas: Virgo Transport 8 Drifts 1.6 Nautical Miles While Remaining Capsized
Basarnas reports that the sunken KM Virgo Transport 8 has drifted around 1.6 nautical miles westward while remaining inverted, complicating dives to search for victims inside the hull. As of Monday night, 114 of the 243 people on board had been located, with 108 survivors and six dead, leaving 129 still missing. Officials are weighing technical options, including possibly repositioning the vessel, while prioritising diver safety.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:45 WIB
Mobile Driving Licence Service Locations in Jakarta Today, Open 08.00–14.00 WIB
The Traffic Directorate of Polda Metro Jaya is operating its mobile driving licence (SIM) renewal service at five locations across Jakarta, open from 08.00 to 14.00 WIB. The service only handles renewals of SIM A and SIM C that have not yet expired, while expired licences and SIM B renewals must be processed at a permanent Satpas office. Official fees follow Government Regulation No. 76 of 2020 on non-tax state revenues within the National Police.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:45 WIB
IDX Postpones Extraordinary General Meeting Scheduled for 15 September 2026, Says OJK
The Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) has postponed its extraordinary shareholders' meeting scheduled for 15 September 2026, pending the issuance of the OJK regulation on demutualisation. OJK executive Hasan Fawzi said the regulation is in its finalisation stage and is expected to be issued in September 2026, after which the IDX must adjust its articles of association and exchange rules.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:40 WIB
New Crisis Hits America, Trump Speaks Bluntly
The US political stage is gripped by a clash between AI safety warnings and the White House's competitive ambitions. Tech leaders including Anthropic's Dario Amodei, OpenAI's Sam Altman and Elon Musk are urging regulation, while President Trump refuses to slow AI development, insisting America must stay ahead of China. Congress is split as midterm elections loom.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:39 WIB
Car Hits Cycle Lane Barrier on Sudirman This Morning, Traffic Jammed
A car struck the barrier separating the cycle lane from motorised traffic on Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday morning. The accident caused heavy congestion around the BRI Tower area towards the Hotel Indonesia roundabout, with evacuation and recovery efforts under way.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:37 WIB
Bogor and Tangerang Land Office Heads Caught in KPK Sting Operation
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested the heads of the Bogor I and Tangerang Land Offices in a sting operation on Monday, suspected of involvement in arranging building-use rights (HGB) in Bogor Regency. Seventeen people were detained, including a director-general at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning and Golkar deputy chairman Fahd El Fouz, with seized cash estimated in the hundreds of billions of rupiah.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:36 WIB
Trade Minister: Indonesia and Bulgaria Strengthen Trade and Investment Cooperation
Indonesia's Trade Minister Budi Santoso met Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Alexander Poulev in Jakarta to bolster bilateral trade and investment ties, 70 years after diplomatic relations were established. Bulgaria positioned itself as a gateway for Indonesian products into Southeast Europe and the wider EU market, offering support for the Indonesia-EU CEPA's implementation targeted for early 2027.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:35 WIB
Politics yesterday: Prabowo inaugurates Suahasil as new Finance Minister
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated Suahasil Nazara as the new Finance Minister, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, and immediately stressed that state budget efficiency must deliver maximum benefit to the public. Suahasil revealed he received a sudden telephone call from the Palace on Monday morning before being sworn in that evening. The day's other political highlights included the Indonesian Navy's plan to escort the aircraft carrier ITS Giuseppe Garibaldi into ALKI I and three key messages Prabowo carried to the BRICS 2026 Summit.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:35 WIB
Check: Hotels with These Interior Details Are Disability-Friendly
PT Pollux Hotels Group Tbk has partnered with PT Inovasi Karyadinamika to design the interior of Four Points by Sheraton hotels in various West Java cities, with a focus on disability-friendly facilities. The initial phase covers 109 rooms and public areas, targeted for completion by the end of 2026. The project reflects the company's ESG commitments, which helped it retain its idAAA(cg) rating from Pefindo for its 2025 Sustainability Bonds.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:34 WIB
Villa Access Road Covers Subak Munggu Irrigation Channel, Badung Satpol PP Ready to Demolish
Badung Regency's Satpol PP is set to demolish an access road to villas accused of covering an irrigation channel in Subak Munggu, Mengwi, Bali. The move aims to restore the function of the Farmers' Working Road (JUT) and guarantee water flow to local farmland, pending an official order from the Regent.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:32 WIB
The Phone Calls and Message from Prabowo to the New Finance Minister
Suahasil Nazara was sworn in as Finance Minister at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, who received the news of his dismissal via a telephone call from the Palace that interrupted a meeting with the Regional Representative Council (DPD RI). President Prabowo Subianto instructed Suahasil to safeguard the health and credibility of state finances. Suahasil pledged to ensure the state budget supports the government's priority programmes whilst promoting growth and economic stability.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:32 WIB
China Rejects US Call to Slow AI Development as Technology Rivalry Sharpens
China has angrily rejected calls by American AI executives to slow the development of advanced artificial intelligence, viewing the proposal as a new instrument to constrain its technological progress. The dispute, reported by The Washington Post, deepens the US–China technology rivalry amid existing American export controls on advanced chips and semiconductors. Both powers increasingly regard AI as a strategic asset shaping economic productivity, defence and geopolitical influence.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:30 WIB
Internal Issues and 'Cowboy' Policies Loom Over Purbaya's Dismissal
President Prabowo Subianto has removed Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa as Finance Minister after one year, replacing him with Deputy Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara. The dismissal follows reports of internal coordination problems at the Finance Ministry, particularly between the Tax and Customs Directorates General, as well as Purbaya's unconventional policies and blunt communication style.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:30 WIB
Foreign Investors Caught Offloading These Shares During the Finance Minister Reshuffle
Foreign investors recorded a net sell of Rp337.4 billion across the market on Monday (14/9/2026), coinciding with the announcement that Suahasil Nazara would replace Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa as Finance Minister. PT Aneka Tambang led the net sell list at Rp209.3 billion, followed by Bank Mandiri and Bank Central Asia, while the IHSG slipped 0.10% to 6,534.69.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:30 WIB
Bali Property Prices Soar, Government Urged to Provide Affordable Housing
Land and property prices in Bali continue to rise far beyond the earning capacity of local residents, according to economist Putu Ayu Sita Laksmi of Warmadewa University. She urged the government to strengthen the provision of affordable housing for local workers, noting that Bali's 2026 minimum wage of around Rp 3.2 million falls well short of the estimated decent living requirement of about Rp 5.2 million.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:28 WIB
AiMOGA Introduces Intelligent Security Robot and Robotic Nurse for the First Time in Europe at IFA 2026
AiMOGA Robotics will debut its Intelligent Security Robot and Robotic Nurse to the international public at IFA 2026 in Berlin this September. The company, which has deployed over 3,000 robots across more than 60 countries, aims to build partnerships and explore commercialisation opportunities in the European market.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:25 WIB
LMAN Overhauls Board of Directors, Mei Ling Takes Over as Chief Executive
Mei Ling has been appointed Chief Executive of the State Asset Management Agency (LMAN), replacing Kristijanindyati Puspitasari as part of a wider board reshuffle. Two other strategic positions were also filled, with Lisbon Sirait named Director of Development and Utilisation and Robi Toni appointed Director of Land Acquisition Funding. Mei Ling previously served as Director of Separated State Assets at the Finance Ministry's Directorate General of State Assets.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:24 WIB
Job openings, a long road ahead
Surabaya's city government is offering 2,150 job opportunities through the 'Mini Job Fair Surabaya Siap Kerjo', comprising 450 domestic vacancies and around 1,700 overseas placements. Whilst the city's open unemployment rate fell to 4.84 percent in August 2025, the deeper challenge lies in job quality and the mismatch between workers' skills and industry needs.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:23 WIB
KPK Also Arrests Former Kebumen Regent in BPN Bogor Sting Operation
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed the arrest of former Kebumen Regent Arif Sugiyanto in a sting operation at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN). Seventeen people were detained, including senior ministry and land office officials and Golkar politician Fahd El Fouz. The operation relates to suspected bribes over building rights titles (HGB) in Bogor Regency, West Java, involving developer Summarecon.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:22 WIB
To Enliven the 2026 National MTQ, Calligraphy Art from 50 Countries Exhibited in Semarang
More than 250 Islamic calligraphy works from 50 countries are on display at the 2026 International Calligraphy Exhibition in Semarang, organised by the city government together with the Jakarta Islamic Centre. The exhibition, held from 12 to 18 September 2026 at Ciputra Mall Cita Land, forms part of Semarang Halal Fest 2026 and supports the 31st National Musabaqah Tilawatil Qur'an. Mayor Agustina Wilujeng Pramestuti officially opened the exhibition alongside an international calligraphy seminar.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:21 WIB
US Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Bid to Restrict Postal Voting
The US Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump's request to lift lower court orders blocking his attempt to restrict postal voting ahead of November's mid-term elections. Only two of the nine justices dissented, with conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh suggesting the plan may yet prove lawful in the longer term but could not be fairly implemented in time.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:21 WIB
Police Match DNA of Body Found on Enggano Island with Missing Journalists
Bengkulu regional police are conducting an autopsy and DNA testing on an unidentified body found on the coast of Enggano Island, North Bengkulu Regency. The body is being checked against DNA samples from the families of five journalists and three crew members who went missing whilst covering Mount Anak Krakatau. The body was flown from Enggano to Bengkulu City aboard a Susi Air aircraft for further examination.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:21 WIB
KPK Reveals Sting Operation on Director-General of ATR/BPN over Building Rights Processing
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed its 20th sting operation of 2026, arresting 17 people including the Director-General of Land and Spatial Control at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), over allegations of corruption in the processing of building rights titles (HGB). Cash evidence in rupiah and foreign currency, estimated to run into hundreds of billions of rupiah, was seized during the operation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:19 WIB
One Month In, 72,236 Freight Vehicles Detected Through ETLE HUB
The Directorate General of Land Transport recorded 72,236 detections from 46,034 unique vehicle plates during the first month of the ETLE HUB electronic enforcement system, which targets over-dimension and over-loading (ODOL) freight violations. Detection data points to documentation and load capacity issues as the most common infringements, with 467 cases already invoiced and 207 fines paid. Authorities aim to use the system to achieve Zero ODOL by 2027 whilst promoting compliance, road safety and a fairer logistics ecosystem.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:17 WIB
Sting Operation at ATR/BPN: KPK Also Arrests Fahd Arafiq and Former Kebumen Regent
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has confirmed that Golkar central board chairman Fahd Arafiq and former Kebumen Regent Arif Sugiyanto were among those detained in a sting operation at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN). The operation, the KPK's twentieth this year, relates to alleged corruption in the processing of building use rights (HGB) and netted 17 arrests, including senior ministry and land office officials. The KPK has 24 hours under the Criminal Procedure Code to determine the legal status of those detained.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:15 WIB
Suahasil Officially Appointed Finance Minister, Six Heavy Tasks Await
President Prabowo Subianto has sworn in Suahasil Nazara as Indonesia's new Finance Minister, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa after one year in the post. Suahasil inherits a demanding agenda, including chasing tax revenue targets, managing nearly Rp400 trillion in state fund placements, containing the budget deficit, rising debt costs, regional transfer cuts, and internal consolidation following a major reshuffle. The handover comes as the government discusses the 2027 draft budget with parliament.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:13 WIB
Virgo Transport 8 Has Drifted and Capsized, Posing Risks to Divers
Basarnas has reported that the sunken vessel Virgo Transport 8 has drifted approximately 1.6 nautical miles west of its original coordinates in the Masalembo waters of the Java Sea, and is now resting upside down. The vessel's position, along with air pockets within its hull that may cause it to shift with currents, poses serious risks to divers attempting to evacuate trapped passengers.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:12 WIB
The Vision of an Environmentally Friendly Islam
An opinion piece by the head of the communications and da'wah division of Pesantren Husnul Khotimah in Kuningan, West Java, argues that natural disasters stem from humanity's excessive exploitation of the environment. It presents Islamic teachings as inherently environmentally friendly, framing the human relationship with nature as one of stewardship under the concept of rahmatan lil alamin. The author cites Sheikh Yusuf Al-Qaradhawi's view that protecting the environment is akin to protecting life and future generations.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:12 WIB
Jakarta's air quality fourth worst in the world on Tuesday morning
Jakarta recorded the world's fourth-worst air quality on Tuesday morning, with an Air Quality Index of 158, placing it in the unhealthy category. Residents have been advised to wear masks outdoors. The Jakarta provincial government is pursuing strategies including expanding Transjabodetabek bus services, deploying 10,000 electric Transjakarta buses by 2030, and optimising the Rorotan waste-processing facility.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:10 WIB
Economic roundup: from Suahasil's appointment as Finance Minister to Karirhub job vacancies
Monday's key economic developments included the swearing-in of Suahasil Nazara as Finance Minister, who has pledged to release state budget data promptly. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) dropped plans to cap public funding across three online lending platforms, whilst the Cooperatives Ministry accelerated the operationalisation of Red-and-White Village Cooperatives. Other headlines included Jasa Raharja's compensation for KM Virgo victims' heirs and over 81,000 active vacancies on the Manpower Ministry's Karirhub portal.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:09 WIB
Yesterday: Bae Suzy's acting approach through to Xiaomi launching the Pad 9
A round-up of entertainment, lifestyle, automotive and technology news includes actress Bae Suzy discussing her acting approach in an interview with ELLE Korea. The Indonesian Nutrition Association also announced efforts to strengthen malnutrition awareness ahead of Malnutrition Awareness Week 2026.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:08 WIB
Woman's Final Screams Before Being Beaten to Death at Chicken Noodle Stall in Bekasi
An 18-year-old woman, identified as K, died after being assaulted at a chicken noodle stall in Babelan, Bekasi Regency, West Java. The alleged perpetrator, AK (23), reportedly quarrelled with the victim over payment for a date arranged through a chat application. Witnesses heard the victim's screams, forced their way into the stall, and the suspect was detained by Babelan Police.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:06 WIB
Police: Body Found in Kali Terate, Serang Not From Missing Journalists' Group
Banten regional police have confirmed that a body recovered near the mouth of the Kali Terate river in Kramatwatu, Serang, is not one of the journalists missing after their speedboat vanished en route to Mount Anak Krakatau. Meanwhile, a body found on Enggano Island in Bengkulu province has been evacuated and autopsied, with DNA matching against family samples still pending. The search and rescue operation for five journalists and three crew members has been extended by a further three days.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:05 WIB
This Eye-Catching Patterned Shirt Makes Its Wearer Invisible to AI Detection
A German designer, Simon Weckert, has created a brightly coloured 'digital camouflage' shirt that confuses AI-powered surveillance systems. The garment exploits the interplay of saturated colour transitions and overlapping shapes, which disrupts machine vision detectors such as YOLO, rendering the wearer undetectable whilst appearing as ordinary striking fabric to the human eye.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:02 WIB
Jakarta Ready to Continue Revenue-Sharing Coordination with New Finance Minister
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has expressed hope that the incoming Finance Minister will continue coordination with the provincial government, including on revenue-sharing funds (DBH). President Prabowo Subianto appointed Suahasil Nazara to replace Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa as Finance Minister. Pramono said the provincial administration stands ready to work with whoever the President trusts for the post.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:01 WIB
Mobile Samsat Outlets Available at 14 Locations Across Jadetabek on Tuesday
Polda Metro Jaya is operating its mobile one-stop vehicle tax administration service (Samsat Keliling) at 14 locations across Jakarta, Depok, Tangerang and Bekasi to make motor vehicle tax payments easier for residents. The service handles only annual vehicle tax payments, whilst five-yearly tax payments and number plate replacements must be done in person at the nearest Samsat office.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:01 WIB
When Sin Takes Hold of the Heart
This religious commentary draws on Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyyah's work Ad-Da' wa ad-Dawa to explain how sin distances a person from Allah and erodes the consciousness to do good. It argues that ihsan—worshipping Allah as though one sees Him—guards the heart against transgression, whilst deliberate sin amounts to a lapse of faith. The piece closes with a Qur'anic reminder from Surah Al-Hashr against forgetting Allah and thereby forgetting oneself.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:00 WIB
'Stop Daddy' Cry Heard Before Australian National Killed Two Children Then Hanged Himself
An Australian man, SDJ (56), is suspected of killing his two young children, ADS (6) and LKS (4), before taking his own life by hanging at a bungalow in Legian, Kuta, Badung, Bali. His wife, who was in Jakarta, had telephoned him earlier and heard one of the children crying and pleading 'stop daddy' before contact was lost. Bali police are conducting autopsies at RSUP Prof. IGNG Ngoerah to confirm the exact causes of death.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:00 WIB
Mataram to Dock Part-Time PPPK Wages by 2 Per Cent for Late Attendance
The Mataram municipal government has introduced a coordinate-based online attendance system for part-time contract government employees (PPPK), with a 2 per cent daily salary deduction for those who are late or fail to check in. The city's personnel agency has said leniency remains available for employees facing technical difficulties, with appeals to be reviewed by department heads. The system took effect on 1 September 2026 and applies to 3,046 part-time PPPK staff.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:00 WIB
How Many Days for the 2027 Eid Collective Leave? Check the Estimated Number of Idul Fitri Holidays!
The government is expected to allocate two national holidays for Idul Fitri 1448 H, falling on 9–10 March 2027 according to the Muhammadiyah global Hijri calendar, though the Alhabib calendar places 1 Syawal a day later. An estimated three collective leave days before and after Eid could create a nine-day long weekend from 6 to 14 March 2027. The official figures will only be confirmed in the Joint Ministerial Decree (SKB 3 Menteri) typically issued in the final quarter of the year.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 07:00 WIB
Putin Not Alone: Kim Jong Un Ready to Stand Firm in the 'Sacred War'
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged to expand and deepen cooperation with Russia in a message to President Vladimir Putin, promising unwavering support for what he called a 'sacred war' to defend national security interests and international justice — an apparent reference to the war in Ukraine. The message came in reply to congratulations marking the 78th anniversary of North Korea's founding, as military and political ties between Moscow and Pyongyang continue to strengthen.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:57 WIB
Lo Kheng Hong to Discuss Long-Term Investment Strategy at Bali Business Forum
Capital market investor Lo Kheng Hong is set to speak at the AMA Indonesia Conference 2026 – Executive Business Forum in Bali on 2 October 2026, sharing his 33 years of value investing experience on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The conference, themed "From Management to Wealth Creation", will cover corporate management, leadership, banking and infrastructure, targeting around 500 participants. Ticket prices have been set at Rp850,000, including a gala dinner and networking sessions.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:57 WIB
KRI Canopus Deployed to Aid Underwater Search for Virgo Transport 8 Victims
Basarnas has deployed the KRI Canopus vessel to support the underwater search for victims of the KM Virgo Transport 8 sinking, after bad weather prevented divers from operating on the second day of the SAR mission. The ship, equipped with underwater drones, ROVs and multibeam echo sounders, is expected to arrive at the Masalembo waters site on Tuesday. As of Monday night, 114 of the 243 passengers had been found — 108 survivors and six dead — with 129 still missing.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:57 WIB
Jakarta Weather Today: Thick Clouds in the Morning, Partly Clear Skies at Night
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) forecasts thick clouds across all of DKI Jakarta on Tuesday morning, gradually easing to cloudy conditions in most areas during the day. Temperatures are expected to range between 26 and 35 degrees Celsius, with winds of 3 to 21 kilometres per hour. Residents engaging in outdoor activities are advised to take protective measures against the midday heat and to monitor BMKG updates.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:55 WIB
Deliberations Begin on the State Finance Bill as House Summons Four Economists
The House of Representatives' Commission XI has begun public hearings on the State Finance Bill, drafted using the omnibus law method, with four economics and legal experts providing input. The discussions centred on non-tax state revenues (PNBP) and separated state assets, with experts flagging suboptimal tariffs, unregulated renewable energy commodities, and the need to strengthen state control over natural resources.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:55 WIB
House of Representatives Begins Deliberating State Finance Bill as Experts Flag Non-Tax Revenue Rules
Commission XI of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) has held a public hearing with economists and legal experts to discuss the State Finance Bill, which is being drafted using the omnibus law method. Experts highlighted shortcomings in non-tax state revenue (PNBP), particularly the varied tariff policies, poor service quality and the failure to accommodate new natural resource commodities such as solar and wind energy. They recommended periodic tariff evaluations, windfall profit taxes on natural resources and stronger mechanisms for identifying new revenue sources.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:51 WIB
The Facts of the KPK Sting Operation at the Bogor Land Agency: Nusron's Subordinates Caught, Summarecon's Building Rights
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested 17 people in a sting operation over alleged bribery at the National Land Agency (BPN) in Bogor Regency, West Java, seizing cash estimated to run into hundreds of billions of rupiah. Those detained include a director general at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Head of the Bogor and Tangerang land offices, as well as Golkar politician Fahd A Rafiq. The operation is linked to the processing of building rights titles (HGB) for PT Summarecon Agung Tbk.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:48 WIB
Yesterday's Crime: Dangerous Gas in Kota Tua to Sexual Violence
A roundup of crime and security incidents in Jakarta on Monday (14 September), including the dispersal of dangerous gas that halted a Kotak band concert in Kota Tua. Police also made major drug seizures, arrested a murder suspect in Tanah Abang, and launched a sexual abuse investigation involving an artist in South Jakarta.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:48 WIB
KPK Arrests Officials Alongside 20 Suitcases Containing Billions of Rupiah at BPN Bogor
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has arrested 17 people in a sting operation at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), linked to the processing of building use rights (HGB) for PT Summarecon Agung Tbk in Bogor Regency. Those detained include senior land office officials, while investigators seized roughly 20 suitcases and boxes of cash in rupiah and foreign currency, estimated to total hundreds of billions of rupiah. The KPK has 24 hours under criminal procedure law to determine the legal status of those arrested.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:48 WIB
House Commission III Calls on Police and KNKT to Investigate KM Virgo Incident: Prosecute If Negligence Found
Deputy Chairman of House Commission III Ahmad Sahroni has called on the National Police and the National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT) to thoroughly investigate the capsizing and sinking of KM Virgo Transport 8 in the Java Sea. He urged maximum search efforts for victims and said any negligence found must be prosecuted under the law. The vessel, carrying 243 people, sank en route from Surabaya to Banjarmasin, with 114 evacuated so far and 129 still missing.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:46 WIB
Indonesian Youth Wins Second Place in UNESCO x vivo Video Competition in Italy
Veldesen Yaputra, a young Indonesian from Pontianak, won second place in the UNESCO x vivo video competition held at the Tuscan-Emilian Apennine Biosphere Reserve in Italy on 10 September 2026. His smartphone-produced video drew on field research across Indonesia, China, and Italy, documenting climate change impacts on agriculture and local ecosystems. Indonesia's Deputy Permanent Delegate to UNESCO hailed the achievement as evidence of Indonesian youth contributing national perspectives to global sustainability debates.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:43 WIB
Gold Prices Slump 1%: Fall to US$ 4,200 Level, Lowest in a Month
Gold fell to its lowest level in more than a month as rising oil prices and stronger-than-expected US inflation data bolstered expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike this week. The precious metal closed at US$4,297.89 per troy ounce, down 1.13%, with markets pricing in roughly a 93% chance of a Fed rate rise. Escalating Middle East tensions and attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure have driven oil prices higher, reinforcing inflationary pressures and dampening gold's appeal.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:41 WIB
22 Survivors of the Virgo Ship Held at Sea
Twenty-two survivors of the Virgo Transport 8 sinking remained stranded at sea as high waves hampered evacuation efforts to Banjarmasin, according to Basarnas chief Mohammad Syafii. Of the 243 people aboard, 114 had been found by Monday evening — 108 alive and six dead — leaving 129 still missing. The ship lost contact in the Masalembo waters of the Java Sea whilst sailing from Surabaya to Banjarmasin.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:40 WIB
Dahnil Finds 400,000 Invalid Hajj Queue Records
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak revealed around 400,000 invalid records out of 5.7 million hajj queue entries currently being updated. Following data improvements ordered by President Prabowo Subianto, the administrative waiting period has fallen from 49 to 26 years, and could realistically drop to 14-15 years. The ministry is carrying out more detailed verification of the data.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:39 WIB
Nutritionist Reveals Effective Drinking Pattern to Prevent Dehydration During Hot Weather
A dietitian from RSCM Jakarta has advised Indonesians to adopt preventive drinking habits, consuming 2 to 2.5 litres of water daily, as the country faces an unusually dry and prolonged dry season in 2026 according to BMKG. The agency projects the rainy season will gradually arrive from mid-October 2026 in Jambi, South Sumatra and Lampung, whilst Banten and West Java will only enter the early rainy phase in November.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:38 WIB
M 3.8 Earthquake Strikes Ruteng, Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara
An earthquake measuring magnitude 3.8 struck north of Ruteng in Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, on Tuesday morning at 06.30 WIB. According to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), the quake was centred at sea at a depth of 12 kilometres. No information on damage or felt intensity has yet been reported.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:37 WIB
Ride-Hail Union Says Drivers Are Not a Uniform Population, Demands Platform Protection
The South Sulawesi Ride-Hail Drivers' Union Confederation (KSOS) has cautioned that ojek online drivers cannot automatically be classified as labourers simply because they work via digital platforms. Its chairman, Hairun H, argued that employment status must be assessed on actual working conditions, noting the diverse work patterns among drivers. KSOS rejected a blanket legal classification, warning it could misrepresent drivers' economic realities.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:35 WIB
Good Luck Finance Minister Suahasil: The Fed and the War Are Indonesia's Tests Today
Indonesia's financial markets face a testing day as new Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara is sworn in, promising a credible state budget with the deficit kept below 3% of GDP. External pressures loom large, with Wall Street slumping on AI safety concerns, oil surging past US$100 a barrel amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia, and a Federal Reserve meeting expected to deliver a 25 basis point rate rise. Bank Indonesia has warned of a higher-for-longer interest rate era pressuring the rupiah.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:34 WIB
Yesterday in Jakarta: MRT Projects to Land Fire Caused by a Cigarette Butt
A roundup of Jakarta news from Monday includes PT MRT Jakarta's preparation of seven Transit Oriented Development (TOD) projects across six locations to support sustainable urban development. Other notable events include a fire that gutted several homes in Jelambar, West Jakarta, with aid dispatched to survivors, and a land fire in Ancol, North Jakarta, believed to have been sparked by a carelessly discarded cigarette butt. Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo also said he would not rush a decision on holding Car Free Day twice a week.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:32 WIB
KPK Seizes 20 Suitcases Containing Hundreds of Billions of Rupiah in ATR/BPN Sting Operation
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has seized cash estimated at hundreds of billions of rupiah, stored in around 20 suitcases and boxes, during a sting operation at the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN). Seventeen people were arrested, including senior ministry officials and a Golkar party figure, in connection with alleged corruption over building use rights (HGB).
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:31 WIB
BMKG Weather Forecast for 15 September 2026: Regions Facing Potential Rain and Hazy Conditions
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has issued its weather forecast for Indonesia on 15 September 2026, warning of light to moderate rain across several regions. Thick clouds are expected over major cities including Jakarta, Surabaya and Makassar, whilst hazy conditions and potential smoke haze are forecast for Palangkaraya in Central Kalimantan.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:30 WIB
Civil Servants' Performance in Badung Now Assessed Through Digital Platform
The Badung regency government has begun integrating civil servants' performance assessments into a single digital platform under the Electronic-Based Government System (SPBE). The move aims to replace manual working practices with more transparent and accountable bureaucratic governance. The 2026 SPBE management training, initiated by the regional personnel agency, was attended by representatives from all regional apparatus organisations.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:30 WIB
Wreck of Virgo 8 Drifts 2.9 Km While Inverted
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) reports that the wreck of KM Virgo Transport 8, which sank in the Java Sea, has drifted some 2.9 km from the original incident site and is now lying inverted. Basarnas chief Mohammad Syafii said empty compartments keeping the vessel buoyant have complicated underwater search efforts, with 129 of the 243 people on board still missing.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:30 WIB
What We Know So Far After a Week of Searching for Missing Journalists
Five journalists and three boat crew members who went missing in the Sunda Strait whilst on assignment to cover Mount Anak Krakatau remain unaccounted for a week after losing contact on 7 September. The joint SAR team has deployed 18 vessels and a helicopter across a search area of 6,649 square nautical miles, and has extended the operation for a further three days. The Ministry of Communication and Digital detected their last known coordinates near Sebesi Island, though fog and volcanic smoke have hampered aerial searches.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:27 WIB
Indonesian Trapped as Russian Soldier Writes to Indonesian Embassy, Foreign Minister and President: Please Bring Me Home
Deden, a 40-year-old Indonesian national, has sent letters to the Indonesian Embassy, the Foreign Ministry and President seeking repatriation after being coerced into joining the Russian army. Lured by promises of civilian employment in Russia, he has served nearly four months in a logistics division, while dozens of fellow Indonesians he met were sent to the front lines against Ukraine. He has urged the government to write to the Kremlin and President Putin to withdraw all Indonesians serving as Russian soldiers.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:26 WIB
Jakarta set for thick cloud cover on Tuesday morning
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has forecast thick cloud cover over Jakarta on Tuesday morning. Conditions are expected to vary across the city through the day, with temperatures ranging from 26 to 35 degrees Celsius.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:25 WIB
Vehicle Tax Surcharge Unexpectedly Affects Toyota Dealers in Central Java and Yogyakarta
The introduction of a regional vehicle tax surcharge (opsen) in Central Java and DIY caused the automotive market there to plummet by 30% as consumers rushed to buy cars before the levy took effect. Nasmoco, the official Toyota dealer network for both regions, saw first-quarter sales fall, but the market has since adjusted and sales are recovering strongly.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:24 WIB
Sangiang sailing boats and Tambora drive nature-based ecotourism
The Sangiang Api Festival and the Tambora Jungle Run 2026 have demonstrated how tradition- and nature-based tourism can energise the local economy on Sumbawa Island. Small businesses, from food stalls to transport services, reported sharply increased turnover during the events. The Bima regency government is now pushing to integrate the festival into the national Kharisma Event Nusantara calendar.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:21 WIB
BYAN Issues Important Announcement Amid Rumours of Acquisition by Haji Isam
PT Bayan Resources Tbk (BYAN) has declared a state of force majeure to the Financial Services Authority (OJK) after the government had not yet approved amendments to its 2026 Work Plan and Budget (RKAB), affecting coal supply obligations to customers. The announcement comes amid rumours that businessman Haji Isam is seeking to acquire a 62% stake in the company, whose shares have fallen around 35% from their August peak.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:20 WIB
Purbaya's Son's Response Goes Viral After Father Sacked as Finance Minister
President Prabowo Subianto dismissed Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa as Finance Minister on Monday, appointing Deputy Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara as his replacement. Purbaya's youngest son, Yudo Achilles Sadewa, went viral on Instagram after joking that he could now speak freely and urging his father to leave politics and return to trading.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:18 WIB
Creating Entrepreneurs, Creating Jobs
The article argues that Indonesia's employment strategy must focus on producing new entrepreneurs rather than merely job seekers, citing 5.29 percent annual economic growth and Rp1,010.6 trillion in realised investment in the first half of 2026. It highlights that 59.42 percent of workers remain in the informal sector, underscoring the need for better-quality jobs. HIPMI, under newly elected chairman Ade Jona Prasetyo, is positioned to spearhead a national movement for one million productive entrepreneurs grounded in regional potential.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:17 WIB
Timeline of Advocate Marcella Santoso's CPO Bribery Case, Sentenced to 15 Years
The Supreme Court has rejected the cassation appeals filed by advocate Marcella Santoso and prosecutors in the CPO export bribery case, upholding her 15-year prison sentence with final and binding force. The case centres on a Rp60 billion bribe allegedly arranged to secure acquittals for three major palm oil corporations in a corruption trial.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:16 WIB
House Commission V Calls for Moratorium on All Passenger Ships Following KM Virgo Incident
Syaiful Huda, Deputy Chairman of House Commission V, has called for a moratorium on all passenger ship operations following the sinking of KMP Virgo Transport 8, which capsized in bad weather whilst travelling from Surabaya to Banjarmasin with 243 people aboard. He urged the Ministry of Transport to carry out comprehensive ramp checks, revoke licences from non-compliant operators, and implement an integrated manifest system across all Indonesian ports.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:15 WIB
Thank You Purbaya, Good Luck Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara
President Prabowo Subianto has replaced Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa with Suahasil Nazara, the second reshuffle of the post after Sri Mulyani's removal in September 2025. Purbaya's year in office was marked by liquidity injections and a refusal to raise taxes, which coincided with faster economic growth. Suahasil, sworn in on 14 September 2026, said his priority is to safeguard the health and credibility of the state budget while keeping the deficit below 3% of GDP.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:14 WIB
KPK Suspects Summarecon Involvement in ATR/BPN Corruption Sting
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) suspects that property developer PT Summarecon Agung Tbk is linked to its 20th sting operation of the year, concerning alleged corruption in the processing of Right to Build (HGB) titles in Bogor Regency. Seventeen people were arrested, including a director general at the Ministry of ATR/BPN, two heads of Land Offices, a Golkar DPP member and a former regent, with cash evidence estimated in the hundreds of billions of Rupiah seized in around 20 containers.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:12 WIB
Pramono Targets Completion of 6,500 Kilometres of Tangled Cables Within Five Years
The Jakarta provincial government has begun moving overhead cables underground, starting on Jalan Dr Supomo. Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo aims to sort out 6,500 kilometres of tangled cabling over five years under Regional Regulation No. 8 of 2025, with private sector involvement expected.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:11 WIB
Orangutan Repeatedly Forages for Food on the Sangatta Arterial Road
A large Bornean orangutan has been spotted at least three times foraging along the Sangatta–Rantau Pulung arterial road in East Kutai Regency, which borders Kutai National Park. The frequent appearances have raised concerns about traffic accidents on the busy route, as well as possible ecological pressure or habitat fragmentation. Authorities have yet to announce mitigation measures such as wildlife crossing signs or patrols.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:10 WIB
Houthis Escalate Attacks on Saudi Arabia, China Finally Speaks Out
China has urged all parties to exercise restraint and prioritise dialogue following a series of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia that caused civilian casualties and damaged energy infrastructure. Beijing warned that escalating chaos in the region benefits no one, as fears grow that Yemen could slide back into full-scale conflict.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:07 WIB
Story from Uganda: From News Presenter to King
Edward Rukidi Kijanangoma, a 56-year-old news presenter at Uganda's state broadcaster UBC, has been chosen as the new king of the Tooro Kingdom following the death of his cousin, King Oyo, who died of cancer in the United States aged 34. The succession has been contested by the late king's immediate family, who claim an undisclosed son should inherit the throne. Uganda retains several pre-colonial kingdoms, which are regarded as bastions of traditional identity and cultural heritage.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:06 WIB
Yesterday: Hajj Complaint Hotline and the Search for Kapal Virgo Victims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah opened a dedicated hotline for public complaints as part of efforts to stamp out irregular practices in pilgrimage management. Meanwhile, search and rescue teams, including naval divers, continued hunting for 129 missing victims of the Kapal Virgo Transport 8 sinking. Other stories included the evacuation of orangutans affected by forest fires in West Kalimantan and an extended emergency response after a fire at Sade Traditional Village in Lombok.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:05 WIB
81,171 Job Vacancies Open for Indonesian Citizens via Manpower Ministry's Karirhub
Indonesia's Ministry of Manpower reported 81,171 active job vacancies across 32,086 companies available through its Karirhub platform as of 4 September 2026. Secretary-General Cris Kuntadi urged jobseekers to match their qualifications and CVs to specific positions, whilst warning against recruitment scams. The ministry also offers skills training through 21 vocational training centres nationwide.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:04 WIB
Purbaya Replaced: What Next for the Jakarta Funds Polemic?
President Prabowo Subianto has sworn in Suahasil Nazara as Finance Minister, replacing Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa after roughly a year in the post. Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung welcomed the appointment whilst sidestepping questions about the province's unpaid revenue-sharing funds, an issue that sparked friction under his predecessor.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:03 WIB
Presidential Chief of Staff Discusses Field Obstacles Facing Red-and-White Village Cooperatives with Agrinas Pangan
Presidential Chief of Staff Dudung Abdurachman met Agrinas Pangan Nusantara's chief executive Joao Angelo De Sousa to address operational bottlenecks in the Red-and-White Village Cooperatives (KDKMP), chiefly in the supply chain of subsidised goods such as rice, oil, gas, fertiliser and sugar. Follow-up talks are scheduled with the National Food Agency, Bulog, Indofood, Pupuk Indonesia and Pertamina Patra Niaga, whilst the Cooperatives Ministry is accelerating operationalisation through technical briefings, physical verification and the placement of professional managers.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:01 WIB
BMKG forecasts rain across several Indonesian regions on Tuesday
The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has forecast varying rain intensity across parts of Indonesia on Tuesday, with moderate rain expected in Tanjung Selor and light rain in cities including Banda Aceh, Medan, Bandar Lampung, and Pontianak. The agency also warned of potential haze or smog in Palangkaraya and urged the public to stay updated via its official website and social media channels.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 06:00 WIB
Badung Prepares 50,000 Vaccine Doses in Pursuit of 100 Per Cent Rabies-Free Villages
The Badung regency government has readied 50,000 antirabies vaccine doses to pursue its target of making all villages free from the disease. Vaccination coverage of rabies-transmitting animals has already reached 78.5 per cent, exceeding the minimum 70 per cent threshold, with priority now focused on southern Badung, particularly Benoa and Jimbaran. Key challenges include owners being absent during vaccination visits and the widespread practice of letting pets roam free.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:58 WIB
New Chapter in Case of Kiai's Son-in-Law Accused of Raping Former Female Student at Sleman Islamic Boarding School
Police in Sleman have formally named NH, the son-in-law of a kiai at the Ash-Sholihah Islamic boarding school, as a suspect in the rape of a former female student, who is now pregnant. He faces up to 12 years in prison under the Sexual Violence Offences Law, but has been on the run since 7 September and is being pursued by investigators. The boarding school's lawyers contend the act was adultery rather than rape and deny sheltering the suspect.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:57 WIB
Ukraine Strikes Sochi Near Putin's Villa; Russia Claims 399 Drones Shot Down
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi, near a residential complex linked to President Vladimir Putin, wounding five people including a child. Ukraine's armed forces later confirmed it had targeted a 92N6 radar component of an S-400 air defence system in the city, situated some 640 kilometres from the Ukrainian border. Russia's defence ministry claimed to have downed 399 drones overnight, an unverified figure that nonetheless points to the scale of the operation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:56 WIB
Content Creator Nona Nego Chooses to Be Known for Social Impact, Backing Regional MSMEs
Content creator Nona Nego, with more than 6.1 million TikTok followers, has built her digital presence around buying up goods from street vendors and supporting MSMEs and informal workers rather than personal branding. She involves her followers in identifying those in need, turning her comment section into a channel of solidarity. Her activities are planned to continue in Jakarta, Surabaya, parts of Central Java and Malaysia.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:53 WIB
Human Rights Organisation Reveals How Israel Seeks to Erase Palestinian Existence
B'Tselem, an Israeli human rights organisation, accuses Israel of pursuing a systematic policy to eliminate the collective presence of Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The group identifies five mutually reinforcing mechanisms — violence, ethnic cleansing, economic strangulation, socio-political destruction, and a political framework — that have intensified since late 2022.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:53 WIB
KPK Seizes 20 Suitcases of Cash in ATR/BPN Corruption Sting
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has seized hundreds of billions of rupiah in cash packed into 20 suitcases following a sting operation targeting alleged corruption in the processing of Building Use Rights (HGB) titles at the Ministry of ATR/BPN. Seventeen individuals were arrested, including senior land agency officials Lampri, Sontang Coin Manurung and Tardi, alongside Golkar DPP member Fahd Arafiq and former Kebumen Regent Arif Sugiyanto. The KPK is still counting the exact sum and has 24 hours under the Criminal Procedure Code to determine the detainees' legal status.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:53 WIB
M 4 Earthquake Shakes Tanimbar, Maluku
An earthquake measuring magnitude 4.0 struck Tanimbar in Maluku on Tuesday morning, centred at sea at a depth of 197 kilometres. The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) reported the quake occurred 281 kilometres north-west of Tanimbar, with no information yet on any impact.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:50 WIB
Health Minister: West Java Has the Highest Maternal and Child Mortality Rate
Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has identified West Java as the province with the highest maternal and child mortality rates in Indonesia. Speaking before the House of Representatives' Commission IX, he revealed that Indonesia records around 30,000 infant deaths and 4,000 maternal deaths annually, among the worst in ASEAN. The minister is giving hospitals a year to improve quality, citing poor hygiene and infection control as key causes.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:48 WIB
KPK Says Land Title Processing Was the Basis for Bogor Sting Operation
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has revealed that its sting operation on 14 September in Bogor concerned the processing of building use rights (HGB) and other alleged payments. Seventeen people were detained, including senior officials from the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning, local land office heads, and a Golkar politician. The KPK reportedly seized hundreds of billions of rupiah in cash stored in twenty bags.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:40 WIB
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to Re-verify 3,000 Umrah Travel Agencies
Indonesia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah will re-verify around 3,000 umrah travel agencies to determine which are fit to serve the public. The ministry has received some 13,000 complaints about alleged fraud in hajj and umrah services, with umrah cases the most common. Three travel agencies have already been frozen, and more suspensions are expected.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:37 WIB
Mahkamah Agung Tolak Kasasi Kejari Subulussalam, Herman Lepas
The Supreme Court has rejected the cassation appeal filed by prosecutors from the Subulussalam District Attorney's Office in a case concerning the alleged occupation of PT Laot Bangko's HGU land, with the defendant Herman Jabat. The ruling means Herman is legally cleared and the case has acquired final legal force (inkracht). The case can only be reopened if prosecutors file a case review (PK) with new evidence (novum).
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:30 WIB
US Reveals Secret Mission: 150 Aircraft Penetrated Iranian Territory
Newly released footage has revealed a large-scale US military operation within Iran aimed at rescuing two downed fighter pilots. The mission involved hundreds of aircraft and marked the first officially acknowledged presence of US ground troops in Iran in 46 years.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:30 WIB
Klungkung Regency Tightens Security at Tourist Destinations Following Deaths of Foreign Tourists in Nusa Penida
The Klungkung Regency Government is intensifying safety measures at several tourist sites in Nusa Penida following recent fatal accidents involving foreign nationals. New initiatives include the installation of warning flags and the deployment of specialised security personnel to monitor high-risk areas.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:23 WIB
Enjoying the Beauty of the New Kelok 23 Route Linking Bantul and Gunungkidul
Hundreds of motorists took part in a trial opening of the Kelok 23 route connecting Bantul and Gunungkidul in Yogyakarta, drawn by its scenic views of the southern sea. The trial runs until 20 September, open daily from 06:00 to 18:00 WIB, with only two-wheeled and four-wheeled vehicles permitted. Authorities have banned stopping or parking along the national road, with rest areas and viewing posts to be provided.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:22 WIB
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez Denies Being Blackmailed by Morocco Over Ceuta Migrant Crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has dismissed allegations that the Moroccan government is using hacked mobile phone data to blackmail him regarding the migrant crisis in Ceuta. The Prime Minister emphasised that diplomatic relations must be based on facts rather than political speculation or unfounded rumours.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:21 WIB
Who Have Been Indonesia's Finance Ministers Since the Reformation Era? Here is the Complete List
Following the recent dismissal of Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa and the appointment of Suahasil Nazara by President Prabowo Subianto, a look back at the history of Indonesia's Finance Ministers is underway. The article traces the lineage of fiscal leadership from the fall of the New Order in 1998 to the current administration.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:20 WIB
Wireless Technology Begins to Unify Meetings, AI, AR, and Drones
The wireless collaboration brand ASTROS has introduced new advancements in wireless docking technology and AI integration in Jakarta. The new AS-301 series aims to revolutionise meeting spaces by connecting AR glasses and drones to facilitate real-time remote training and visual instruction.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:10 WIB
Tangerang Resident Detained by Cambodian Police Over Alleged Fraud Leadership
A resident from Tangerang, Banten, has been detained by Cambodian authorities for his alleged involvement as a leader in an international fraud network. The Tangerang Regency Manpower Office is currently coordinating with the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to facilitate his repatriation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:10 WIB
Teachers for Indonesia: A Momentum to Reorganise National Teacher Governance
The recent decision to transition teacher employment status to central government employees presents a critical opportunity to restructure Indonesia's educational governance. This shift aims to address the paradox of teacher shortages and surpluses caused by uneven distribution across the country.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:05 WIB
The Two Faces of the 2025 PISA Test Results
Indonesia's 2025 PISA results show a mixed performance, with improvements in reading and science scores despite a decline in mathematics. While the findings highlight progress in student curiosity and AI literacy, they also reveal a discrepancy between current achievements and the overly optimistic targets set in the National Long-Term Development Plan.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:00 WIB
Finance Minister Suahasil Vows to Keep State Budget Healthy
Newly appointed Finance Minister Suahasil Nazara has pledged to safeguard Indonesia's state finances to ensure the State Budget supports economic growth and stability. Following his inauguration by President Prabowo Subianto, Suahasil emphasised the importance of maintaining sound fiscal management to benefit the wider Indonesian society.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:00 WIB
PISA 2025: Is Indonesia Rising or Falling?
An analysis of Indonesia's performance in the PISA 2025 assessment, highlighting that rankings alone do not reflect true educational quality. The article emphasises the need to focus on improving foundational competencies and high-level reasoning skills rather than merely chasing international rankings.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 05:00 WIB
Body Found in Kali Terate Confirmed Not to be the Five Journalists Missing While Covering Anak Krakatau; Uncertainty Remains for Enggano Island Discovery
Police have confirmed that a body discovered near the mouth of the Kali Terate river in Banten is not among the group of journalists and citizens missing in the Sunda Strait. However, investigations continue regarding a separate body found on Enggano Island, with DNA testing underway to determine its identity.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 04:45 WIB
Netanyahu Threatens Israel's Enemies: You Will Receive a Much Heavier Blow
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning to Israel's adversaries, promising severe retaliation if attacks continue. This follows the recent destruction of a significant Hezbollah tunnel network in southern Lebanon.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 04:12 WIB
Jakarta MRT Unveils Seven TOD Projects for Urban Integration
PT MRT Jakarta has announced seven new transit-oriented development (TOD) projects across six locations to promote sustainable urban living and enhanced connectivity. These initiatives were showcased during an infrastructure forum in Tokyo to attract Japanese investment and foster international partnerships in Jakarta's urban development.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 03:46 WIB
China Welcomes Indonesia's Proposal for Supply Chain Collaboration within BRICS
China has expressed support for Indonesia's proposal to strengthen industrialisation and global supply chain collaboration among BRICS nations. During the 18th BRICS Summit, President Prabowo Subianto urged member states to optimise shared resources and capacities to bolster economic growth in the Global South.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 03:32 WIB
China promotes open-source AI initiative within BRICS
During the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, President Xi Jinping proposed an inclusive open-source artificial intelligence initiative and digital industry cooperation. China aims to lead the formation of an open-source AI community and a cloud computing ecosystem to support the Global South.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 03:30 WIB
Mobile Driver's License Services Available in Klungkung and Karangasem, 15 September 2026
Mobile driver's licence (SIM) extension services are being deployed across Klungkung, Badung, and Karangasem in Bali. The initiative aims to provide convenient access for citizens to renew their driving permits without visiting the main administration offices.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 03:18 WIB
Indonesian Youth Wins UNESCO Video Competition in Italy
Veldesen Yaputra, a young Indonesian from Pontianak, has secured second place in the UNESCO x vivo video competition held in Italy. His winning work highlights the impacts of climate change on local ecosystems, showcasing the capacity of Indonesia's younger generation to contribute to global sustainability dialogues.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 03:00 WIB
Bareskrim Arrests Methamphetamine Courier Controlled by Surabaya Detention Centre Network
The Indonesian National Police's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) has apprehended a courier involved in transporting methamphetamine from Medan to Lombok. The operation revealed that the drug trafficking ring was being orchestrated by an inmate currently held at the Surabaya Class 1 Detention Centre.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 02:57 WIB
Lampung Begins Building Bioethanol Ecosystem, Relying on Sorghum for Energy Security
The Lampung Provincial Government, in collaboration with various stakeholders, has launched the Bioethanol Development Center in Pesawaran to strengthen national energy security. The initiative focuses on downstreaming the agricultural sector by utilising sorghum as a primary raw material for bioethanol production.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 02:34 WIB
AMA Indonesia Conference 2026 to be Held in Bali, Discussing Management Strategies to Wealth Creation
The AMA Indonesia Conference 2026 is set to take place in Bali, focusing on the link between management decisions and sustainable wealth creation. The forum will feature prominent business figures, including renowned investor Lo Kheng Hong, to discuss leadership, investment, and organisational growth.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 02:30 WIB
Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Requests Vocational School Learning to Continue During Internships
The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu'ti, has urged that vocational school (SMK) students' academic learning must not cease during their field work placements (PKL). He proposed the use of asynchronous learning models to ensure students continue to develop fundamental literacy and numeracy skills while gaining practical industry experience.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 02:28 WIB
Basarnas Reveals Position of KM Virgo Wreckage: Shifted at 30-Metre Depth
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) has reported that the wreckage of the KM Virgo Transport 8 has shifted approximately 1.6 nautical miles west due to sea currents. The vessel currently lies overturned at a depth of 30 metres in the Java Sea, complicating search efforts for potential victims.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 02:20 WIB
Macau Tourist Arrivals Surpass 30 Million as Wynn Macau Investment Rating is Upgraded
Macau has seen a significant surge in tourism, with visitor numbers exceeding 30 million faster than the previous year due to favourable central government policies. Concurrently, Wynn Macau has received an investment upgrade to Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) following rising earnings estimates.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 02:14 WIB
Bulog President Director reports 4.7 million tonnes of rice reserves as of mid-September
The President Director of Perum Bulog, Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani, announced that government rice reserves have decreased to 4.722 million tonnes due to various food assistance programmes. This reduction follows the distribution of significant quantities of rice to millions of beneficiary families and the implementation of price stabilisation initiatives.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 02:00 WIB
Embezzlement Suspect Denies Fleeing, Claims Medical Treatment in Singapore
Erick Soedjasa, a suspect in a Rp37.4 billion embezzlement case, has denied being a fugitive, claiming his time in Singapore was for cancer treatment. His legal counsel maintains that the suspect had no intention of evading justice and was deterred from returning to Indonesia by threats from certain parties.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 02:00 WIB
Minister Abdul Mu'ti Urges Vocational Students' Learning to Continue During Internships
The Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, Abdul Mu'ti, has called for continuous learning for vocational school (SMK) students during their field work practices (PKL). He emphasised the importance of maintaining literacy and numeracy skills through flexible, asynchronous learning methods while students are in the industry.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 01:55 WIB
Digital Signatures and e-Meterai Reduce Document Processing Time by up to 80%
PT Kiriman Dana Pandai (Kyrim) has successfully reduced its document processing time from weeks to just a few days by implementing digital signatures and e-Meterai. The adoption of VIDA Sign's end-to-end solution has doubled the company's document processing capacity while enhancing security and administrative efficiency.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 01:54 WIB
Basarnas reveals wreckage of Virgo ship lies at shallow depth of 30 metres
The National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas) has confirmed that the wreckage of the Virgo Transport 8 lies at a depth of approximately 30 metres in the Java Sea. While efforts to salvage the vessel are being considered, search operations continue for the 129 passengers still missing following the maritime accident.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 01:46 WIB
Chair of DPR Commission VI: Indonesia No Longer Importing Rice, An Extraordinary Achievement
The Chairperson of Commission VI of the Indonesian House of Representatives has hailed the cessation of rice imports as a significant milestone for national food security. This shift follows a period of heavy reliance on foreign supplies, marking a major improvement in domestic food governance and farmer productivity.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 01:39 WIB
Creative Economy Minister Discusses Economic Potential of Digital Applications
Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya highlighted the strategic role of digital applications in driving Indonesia's digital economy. He noted that the application sub-sector is a major investment contributor, accounting for approximately Rp54.23 trillion of the creative economy's total investment.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 01:31 WIB
Palu Journalists Hold Solidarity Action for Missing Reporters in Sunda Strait
Dozens of journalists in Palu, Central Sulawesi, held a prayer vigil to support the search efforts for five reporters who went missing during coverage of the Anak Krakatau eruption. The event served as a symbol of solidarity and hope for the safe return of the missing crew.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 01:30 WIB
Former Aide to Chair of Commission XI Denies Involvement in Cigarette Excise Stamp Sale Allegations
Adi Harnowo, the former specialist staff member to the Chairman of Commission XI of the DPR, has denied allegations regarding his involvement in the illegal trade of cigarette excise stamps. He clarified that his professional relationship with Muhammad Misbakhun ended in October 2024 and called for factual evidence to support the circulating claims.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 01:30 WIB
BNN Proposes Total Ban on Vapes; DPR Commission III Deputy: The State Must Be Firm
The National Narcotics Board (BNN) has proposed a total ban on e-cigarettes via presidential regulation to prevent the rising use of vapes for drug delivery. Ahmad Sahroni, Deputy Chair of Commission III of the DPR, expressed strong support for the move, citing the increasing vulnerability of the younger generation to narcotics hidden in vape products.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 01:16 WIB
KM Virgo Transport 8 has drifted 1.6 nautical miles while capsized
Basarnas has reported that the capsized vessel KM Virgo Transport 8 has drifted 1.6 nautical miles west due to sea currents in the Masalembo waters. Search and rescue operations continue as authorities face significant technical challenges due to the ship's overturned position and the risk of pressure changes within the hull.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 01:10 WIB
Smoke from Forest Fires Reappears in Nusantara Capital Region
Smoke and flames from forest and land fires have been detected once again within the Nusantara Capital (IKN) area. The Minister of Forestry, alongside officials from BNPB and the IKN Authority, is coordinating emergency firefighting efforts to prevent the blaze from reaching the capital's core zone.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 01:09 WIB
Indonesian UGM Team Selected for UN Microgravity Research Program
A research team from Indonesia's Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) has been chosen to conduct microgravity experiments in Germany as part of the UN-led DropTES programme. The study focuses on the movement of wet silica sand under microgravity, providing critical data for the development of robotic excavation and material handling technologies for future lunar and Martian missions.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 01:02 WIB
KRI Canopus Deployed for Underwater Search for KM Virgo Victims
The Indonesian Navy vessel KRI Canopus has been deployed to assist in the underwater search for victims of the KM Virgo Transport 8 accident. The deployment follows heavy weather that prevented divers from conducting operations during the second day of the SAR mission.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 00:50 WIB
KM Virgo Shifts 2.9 km, Basarnas Considering Righting or Sinking the Vessel
The capsized vessel KM Virgo Transport 8 has drifted 2.9 kilometres from its original location in the Java Sea. Basarnas is currently evaluating whether to right the ship or intentionally sink it to stabilise its position for search and rescue operations.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 00:30 WIB
PDIP Chairman Addresses Dismissal of DPC Secretary and Alleged Links to Jokowi
PDIP Chairman Said Abdullah has clarified that the dismissal of Surabaya DPC Secretary Achmad Hidayat was due to multiple ethical and legal violations rather than his visit to former President Jokowi. The party leadership emphasised that disciplinary actions are necessary to maintain organisational integrity and prevent disobedience to party command.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 00:29 WIB
Record High Share Price, Director of This Palm Oil Company Realises Profit
George Oetomo, a director of PT Triputra Agro Persada Tbk (TAPG), sold 800,000 shares at Rp 2,410 each on 9 September 2026, shortly before the stock hit a record high of Rp 2,460. He subsequently repurchased 250,000 shares at Rp 2,310, leaving his holding reduced by a net 550,000 shares, or about 0.2542% of voting rights.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 00:23 WIB
KPK Suspects PT Summarecon Agung Involvement in Sting Operation Against Director General of ATR/BPN
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is investigating PT Summarecon Agung Tbk's potential involvement in a sting operation involving the Director General of the Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency. The investigation pertains to alleged corruption in the processing of Building Use Rights (HGB) in the Bogor Regency area.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 00:22 WIB
Oso's Message to Newly Inaugurated Hanura DPD Officials in DIY
The Hanura Party Central Executive Board has officially inaugurated the new regional leadership for the Special Region of Yogyakarta for the 2026-2031 period. Party Chairman Oesman Sapta, through his representative, has urged the new officials to focus on grassroots engagement and structural consolidation ahead of the 2029 General Election.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 00:18 WIB
Haedar Nashir Reveals Agenda for Muhammadiyah Tanwir in Palu to Discuss Strategic 25-Year Programme
The Central Leadership of Muhammadiyah has officially unveiled the logo for the upcoming Tanwir and the 114th Anniversary of the organisation. The event highlights the strategic direction of the movement, focusing on expanding its social impact and intellectual reach over the next 25 years.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 00:17 WIB
Yemen's Houthis Attack Saudis, Seize Crucial Red Sea Islands
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have seized the Greater and Lesser Hanish Islands in the Red Sea, threatening global maritime shipping routes and oil supplies. The escalation follows the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, placing immense pressure on Saudi Arabia's ability to export oil and potentially triggering a global energy emergency.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 00:07 WIB
KPK Reveals Sting Operation Involving Director General of ATR/BPN and Land Office Head Regarding HGB Processing
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has conducted a sting operation involving high-ranking officials from the Ministry of Agraria and Spatial Planning/National Land Agency (ATR/BPN). The suspects are allegedly involved in irregularities concerning the processing of Building Use Rights (HGB) in the Bogor Regency area.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 00:05 WIB
Indonesia, Bulgaria seek to boost trade and investment
Indonesian Trade Minister Budi Santoso and Bulgarian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Poulev met in Jakarta to strengthen bilateral economic ties and explore Bulgaria's role as a gateway to the European Union. The discussions focused on accelerating growth through the IEU-CEPA framework and revitalising the Indonesia-Bulgaria Joint Commission for Economic Cooperation.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 00:05 WIB
Series of Accidents in Masalembo Waters, Latest Involving Virgo Transport 8
The Masalembo waters have returned to the spotlight following the recent loss of contact with the Virgo Transport 8 vessel during severe weather. This incident highlights a historical pattern of maritime and aviation disasters in the region, ranging from the Tampomas II tragedy to the Adam Air crash.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 00:01 WIB
Search for 5 Journalists Missing While Covering Anak Krakatau Expanded to Indian Ocean
The joint SAR team has expanded the search area for five journalists and three residents who lost contact in the Sunda Strait to include the Indian Ocean. The search operation, now entering its seventh day, faces significant challenges due to shifting sea currents and heavy fog.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 00:01 WIB
Former Special Staff to Sri Mulyani Rejoices Over Purbaya's Replacement by Suahasil: Thank You Mr President for Saving the Ministry of Finance
Following the appointment of Suahasil Nazara as the new Finance Minister by President Prabowo Subianto, former special staff member Yustinus Prastowo has praised the move as a necessary step to safeguard the Ministry of Finance. The new minister has committed to maintaining the state budget deficit below 3 per cent to ensure national economic stability.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 00:00 WIB
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah: Hajj Waiting Period Could Drop from 26 to 14-15 Years
The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is working to reduce the average Hajj waiting period by rectifying invalid queue data. Officials suggest that after addressing 400,000 invalid entries, the wait time could potentially decrease from 26 years to approximately 14-15 years.
Tue, 15 Sep 2026, 00:00 WIB
MUI Condemns Maulid Carnival in Pekalongan for Resembling Satanic Rituals: Contrary to Islamic Teachings
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) has criticised the Simbang Kulon Night Carnival (SKNC) 2026 in Pekalongan for featuring occult-themed performances. The council expressed concern over the use of satanic symbols and the graphic slaughter of an animal during the event, stating such displays contradict Islamic values.