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Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:30 WIB
Footage Captures Moment Iranian Drones Strike Saudi Aramco Oil Refinery
Eyewitness footage verified by Reuters on 3 March 2026 captures Iranian drone strikes on the Ras Tanura oil refinery in Saudi Arabia, prompting Saudi Aramco to shut down the facility. The attack marks a significant escalation in regional hostilities, with Iran reportedly responding to a joint US-Israel strike, and the closure of this major refinery—which processes 550,000 barrels per day—threatens to disrupt global oil supplies and prices.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:28 WIB
Reasons Behind the Silent Wedding Halls: Not Unwilling but Unable to Afford?
Indonesia has experienced a significant decline in marriage rates over the past decade, with weddings dropping from over 2 million couples in 2018 to approximately 1.5 million in 2023. Educational psychology experts attribute this trend to young people's increased financial caution, career considerations, and mental readiness, alongside psychological factors such as commitment fears and parental divorce experiences that make the generation more deliberate about marriage decisions.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:25 WIB
Healthcare Workers' Salary Issue Stalled for 10 Years, Pramono Breaks Silence
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has responded to complaints from healthcare workers about stagnant salaries over the past decade, claiming that salaries for contract-based healthcare workers (PPPK) in Jakarta's provincial government are actually higher than most private hospitals in the city. However, PSI faction representative Justin Adrian Untayana highlighted that healthcare workers in Jakarta have received no salary increase in 10 years whilst managing significantly heavier workloads than recommended standards and facing 36 percent inflation in basic costs.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:24 WIB
Farewell to Try Sutrisno
Indonesia's sixth Vice President, General (Ret) Try Sutrisno, has passed away at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of service as both a military officer and statesman. President Prabowo Subianto led a military funeral ceremony at Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in Jakarta on 2 March 2026, with the national flag at half-mast and 2-4 March declared as National Days of Mourning. Notable figures including former Presidents Yudhoyono and other past Vice Presidents attended the ceremony to honour the respected leader's dedication to the nation.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:23 WIB
Cap Go Meh Festival in Glodok Today: Traffic Management and Parking Arrangements
Jakarta's Cap Go Meh festival celebration is being held today in the Glodok Chinatown area, featuring UMKM markets, cultural performances, and traditional attractions. The Jakarta Transportation Authority has implemented traffic management measures and designated five official parking locations with over 5,000 vehicle capacity to accommodate the influx of visitors and ensure smooth traffic flow during the festival's two sessions.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:20 WIB
Tracking Dogs Trace Perpetrator of Brutal Robbery Murder Case in Bekasi to Kalimalang
Police deployed tracking dogs (K-9) to trace the perpetrator of a violent robbery case that killed a 65-year-old man and left his 60-year-old wife in critical condition in Bekasi. The investigation revealed the suspect likely entered the victim's house through a window after climbing the front fence, with evidence including footprints on the gate and blood-stained bedding recovered as exhibits.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:19 WIB
US and Israel Attack Schools and Hospital, Iran's President: We Will Not Surrender
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed that Iran will not remain silent or capitulate following alleged US and Israeli attacks on a school and hospital in Tehran, urging the international community to condemn the strikes. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that the United States "will no longer be safe anywhere in the world," as regional tensions escalate following three days of combined US-Israeli military operations against Iran.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:15 WIB
42,000 beneficiaries confirmed to remain as national health insurance assistance recipients
The Ministry of Social Affairs has confirmed that 42,000 individuals will remain as participants in the government-subsidised national health insurance programme (PBI JKN) following a verification process. Out of 11 million beneficiaries whose membership was temporarily deactivated in February for status updating based on the National Socio-Economic Data Registry (DTSEN), 44,500 have been reactivated, with 42,000 resuming PBI JKN status and 2,133 shifting to self-funded or local government subsidy segments. The ministry has engaged over 30,000 field officers to verify eligibility and will continue the monthly verification process as social data remains dynamic.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:15 WIB
Trump's Arrogance, Khamenei's Assassination, and Middle Eastern Dynamics
Following failed nuclear negotiations in Geneva, the United States and Israel launched extensive bombing campaigns across Iranian cities, killing over 100 schoolchildren in Ilam, whilst Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated. Despite Trump and Netanyahu's hopes for regime change, Iran retaliated with direct attacks on Israeli, American, and Gulf targets, with China and Russia providing military support to maintain the Iranian regime's survival and counter American hegemony in the region.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:15 WIB
Cimahi City Government Uncertain on THR Payout Timeline for Civil Servants Despite Finance Minister's Announcement
The Cimahi City Government has stated it cannot confirm the payment schedule for Holiday Allowance (THR) for civil servants (ASN), despite Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announcing that THR would be disbursed in early Ramadhan. The regional government is awaiting central government regulations and is unclear on the funding source, as the Finance Minister announced a Rp55 trillion allocation for THR across civil servants, military, and police in the first quarter of 2026, but no implementing instructions have been issued to local governments.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:11 WIB
TNI restores security at 11 Papua airports after deadly attack
The Indonesian military (TNI) has deployed troops to restore security and stability at 11 pioneer airports across three Papuan provinces—Highland Papua, South Papua, and Central Papua—following a fatal armed separatist attack on a civilian aircraft in February. The deployment employs an integrated military approach across all three service branches to ensure round-the-clock safeguards at the airfields, critical infrastructure for supporting economic activities and essential services across Papua's difficult terrain. The security measures underscore the TNI's commitment to maintaining territorial sovereignty and protecting residents whilst enabling safe air transport operations.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:10 WIB
Integrating the Diaspora into the National Academic Career Framework
The Indonesian government's recognition of diaspora academics' international experience in Higher Education Regulation No. 52 of 2025 marks a strategic shift from treating overseas Indonesians as symbolic pride to integrating them systematically into the national higher education development. This transition from "brain drain" discourse to "brain circulation" requires clear institutional design, transparent evaluation standards, and mechanisms to balance global expertise with domestic academic contributions whilst adapting institutional culture.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:05 WIB
Enacting the Domestic Workers Protection Law: Saving the Economy
Indonesia's government must prioritise the enactment of the Domestic Workers Protection Law (UU PPRT) as a strategic economic investment, not merely a social regulation, as the care economy—underpinned by millions of domestic workers—forms the essential foundation for national productivity and female labour force participation. The article argues that the two-decade delay in protecting domestic workers represents both a moral failure and an economic inefficiency, as the sector remains informal and low-productivity whilst millions of women bear unpaid caregiving burdens that prevent their participation in formal employment. Global evidence demonstrates that investment in the care economy generates rapid, inclusive job creation and household consumption growth, making recognition and protection of domestic workers a rational economic policy that strengthens the nation's socio-economic foundation.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:00 WIB
Death of Khamenei: MUI Urges Indonesia to Review Balance of Power System
The Indonesian Ulama Council (MUI) has expressed deep condolences over the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, during escalated Israeli-American military attacks on 28 February 2026, and called on Indonesia to review its balance of power approach. MUI condemned the attacks as violations of national sovereignty and international law occurring during the holy month of Ramadan, whilst asserting that Iran's defensive response against military bases is legally justified. The council warned of potential systematic efforts to weaken strategic positions of Palestine's supporters and cautioned that regional escalation could destabilise global stability and prolong civilian suffering.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:00 WIB
Petronas and Sarawak lawsuits pose serious constitutional stress test for Anwar government
Unprecedented legal disputes filed in Malaysia's Federal Court between national oil corporation Petronas and Sarawak state government over hydrocarbon resource ownership represent the most serious constitutional test since Malaysia's 1963 formation. The outcome could fundamentally reshape federal-state power dynamics in oil and gas governance, with serious implications for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration and the nation's economic stability, particularly given Sarawak's control of over 60 per cent of Malaysia's natural gas reserves and 90 per cent of LNG exports.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:00 WIB
Middle East Crisis: Can Indonesia's Capital Market Withstand It?
The escalating Middle East crisis and resulting surge in global oil prices raises questions about Indonesia's financial market resilience, though policy analysts suggest capital outflow risks remain manageable. Piter Abdullah of the Prasasti Center for Policy Studies argues that Indonesia's domestic-focused economic structure provides relative insulation compared to export-dependent nations, though extended disruptions could trigger broader economic ripple effects. The government is urged to prepare contingency policy scenarios to maintain price stability, fiscal health, and market confidence amid global uncertainty.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:00 WIB
Purwanto's Long Journey: A Retired Indonesian Military Officer's Struggle from Depok to Menteng in Search of Employment
Purwanto, a 62-year-old former Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI AD) soldier, faces severe financial hardship after being made redundant in November 2025 and now survives on a meagre monthly military pension of Rp 500,000. Unable to find stable work despite traversing Jakarta on foot searching for employment opportunities, he walks dozens of kilometres between his home in Depok and job-seeking areas in central Jakarta, illustrating the economic vulnerability of retired military personnel and the broader employment challenges facing older workers in Indonesia.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:00 WIB
No Need for Leave: Land Certificates Can Now Be Obtained on Weekends
Indonesia's Ministry of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning has expanded its weekend land registry service (PELATARAN) across 107 offices nationwide since 2022, enabling working professionals to process land documents without taking leave. The initiative has proven popular, helping citizens like Matsarip and Dewi avoid costly intermediaries and unnecessary work absences whilst completing their documentation procedures independently and affordably.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 05:00 WIB
Viewing the Production Process of Eid Cakes Behind Jambi Class II B Penitentiary
Inmates at the Women's Penitentiary Class II B in Jambi have launched a culinary production initiative, manufacturing traditional nastar cookies for Eid celebrations. Nine female inmates, who completed government-sponsored cooking training, are producing the cookies at a price of Rp85,000 per 500-gram container, with demand averaging 120 containers during Ramadhan, demonstrating a skills-based rehabilitation programme within the correctional facility.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 04:58 WIB
Japanese investment in China surges despite political tensions and diplomatic decline
Despite worsening diplomatic relations between Japan and China—marked by military posturing over Taiwan and trade restrictions—Japanese foreign direct investment into China surged 55.5 per cent year-on-year in the first three quarters of 2025, bucking China's broader investment downturn. This paradox reflects Beijing's shift toward "targeted openness" and a strategy of embedding advanced foreign technologies within its economy as insurance against future sanctions, while Japanese firms pursue "In China, for China" strategies to maintain market access in a geopolitically tense environment.
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