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Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:31 WIB
Bali Prepares To Welcome Influx Of Foreign Visits As Middle East Conflict Escalates
With the Middle East conflict likely to constrain air travel for weeks, Bali is accelerating planning to cushion tourism, including helping passengers stranded by airspace closures and urging mitigation measures to safeguard domestic price stability and public purchasing power. Local academics and the Bali Provincial Government advocate diversification towards domestic travel and targeted support for bookings to offset potential declines in international tourism. While Bali is preparing to position itself as a temporary refuge for visitors amid the crisis, there has not been a notable surge in arrivals from the Middle East yet; visa policies, stay permits, and travel insurance guidance are being reviewed for travellers affected by the disruptions.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:30 WIB
Kostrad marks its 65th anniversary at the Madivif 1 Kostrad Headquarters, Cilodong
Kostrad commemorated its 65th anniversary with a parade at the Madivif 1 Kostrad headquarters in Cilodong, Depok, West Java, emphasising its role as a strategic asset for Indonesia’s sovereignty. The event, themed Kostrad Prima Untuk Indonesia Maju, included inspection by the Commander of the Indonesian National Armed Forces, General Agus Subiyanto, reaffirming readiness to support national security.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:30 WIB
Ansor teams up with a multinational company, BUMA set to become the cadre's economic engine
GP Ansor's youth movement signs a memorandum of understanding with PT Oriental Yuhong Indonesia to widen the economic activities of Badan Usaha Milik Ansor (BUMA). The partnership aims to empower cadres across Indonesia and strengthen organisational autonomy, with BUMA contributing around Rp167 million per month and targeting Rp250 million by 2029, and plans to expand investments including in Yogyakarta.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:29 WIB
Motorcyclists Shift Moveable Concrete Barrier on Daan Mogot After Bajaj Breaks Down
Motorcyclists shifted a Moveable Concrete Barrier on Jalan Daan Mogot after a Bajaj broke down in heavy traffic. Police confirmed the incident, noting a Transjakarta bus was briefly trapped as congestion ensued; traffic later returned to normal.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:29 WIB
VT Markets Launch Ramadan Community Outreach to Help 100 Families in East Jakarta, Indonesia
VT Markets has launched a Ramadan Community Outreach programme in collaboration with YCAB Foundation to support 100 low-income families in East Jakarta, distributing essential groceries and reinforcing corporate social responsibility during Ramadan.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:26 WIB
Indonesian diplomat warns of risks in new Indo-Pacific bilateral cooperation
A former Indonesian ambassador to Japan warned that new Indo-Pacific bilateral cooperation instruments risk mixing economic, trade, political and security interests, potentially undermining rules-based international agreements. Soemadi Brotodiningrat, speaking at a FPCI-GRIPS joint seminar in Jakarta, cautioned that transitional bilateral practices could threaten the stability of established rule-based frameworks, including Indonesia–Japan partnership. He urged both sides to prevent differences from turning into disputes and to safeguard commitments such as FOIP and AOIP.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:26 WIB
Cimahi Deputy Mayor Ensures BBM Stock Is Safe Ahead of 2026 Mudik Despite Escalating Middle East Tensions
The Cimahi city government has assured residents that BBM stock is safe despite rising regional tensions in the Middle East. Deputy Mayor Adhitia Yudisthira says there is no shortage and that authorities will continue monitoring supply and coordinate with energy providers ahead of the 2026 Mudik period.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:25 WIB
Hezbollah Strikes Eight IDF Soldiers, Including the Son of Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich
Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli Defence Forces positions near the Lebanon-Israel border, wounding eight soldiers – five seriously and three lightly. Among the lightly injured is the son of Finance Minister Betzalel Smotrich. The attack comes amid escalating cross-border hostilities, with Hezbollah, allied to Iran, targeting Israeli positions in several locations.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:25 WIB
SAR Team Searches for Fisherman Missing in Nusa Penida Waters
A joint Search and Rescue operation is searching for I Wayan Suta, a Pelindo Abua fisherman who has not returned from fishing off Nusa Penida, Bali. The jukung was retrieved by Rayfish Fins and towed toward Sanur, and the search involved Denpasar SAR, KUPP Nusa Penida and the Pelindo Abu fishermen group; winds were easterly up to 15 knots as of 19:00 WITA, with the operation due to resume on Saturday morning. The victim is believed to be a Sanur, Denpasar resident.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:24 WIB
GP Ansor calls on the nation to strengthen unity to face the effects of military escalation
GP Ansor expresses deep concern over the escalation of the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran and urges Indonesians to unite to confront its potential spillovers, notably to energy and food security. It praises President Prabowo Subianto's initiative to convene former presidents, former vice presidents, ex-foreign ministers, party leaders, Islamic organisational heads, and other national figures for dialogue on the geopolitical situation and its implications for Indonesia. It also calls on the youth to play a vital role in safeguarding energy and food security and urges prudence in interpreting information about international conflicts.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:24 WIB
Richard Lee Officially Detained by Metro Jaya Police, Silent as He Is Led to the Detention Centre
Richard Lee, a cosmetic doctor and influencer, has been officially detained by investigators from the Metro Jaya Regional Police in connection with alleged consumer protection violations. He was taken to the police detention facility after a lengthy interrogation at the Ditreskrimsus on 6 March 2026; he did not speak to reporters as he was led away. Earlier proceedings, including a second questioning on 19 February 2026, were interrupted by a health complaint, but he later returned to provide a statement to the media.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:23 WIB
Golkar Family: Fadia Arafiq Faces Corruption Case, What Did Bahlil Say?
The suspended Pekalongan regent Fadia Arafiq, her husband Ashraff Abu, who is a member of the House of Representatives, and their son Sabiq Ashraff, a Pekalongan City Council member, all belong to Golkar and are under scrutiny in the same corruption case. The KPK alleges funds linked to projects won by PT RNB were diverted to the regent's family, with Golkar urging respect for the legal process, while party leader Bahlil Lahadalia declined to comment, citing the Nuzul al-Quran holiday.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:23 WIB
Tips for budgeting for Lebaran hampers
Budgeting Lebaran hampers should start with a clear cap, such as 5-10% of the THR, and planning for the number of recipients. It can be cost-effective to assemble hampers yourself, focusing on thought and intention rather than expensive gifts. A Jakpat survey of 1,702 Muslim and 245 non-Muslim respondents found per-person spend ranges from Rp100,000 to Rp200,000 for non-Muslims and Rp250,000 to Rp500,000 for Muslims, with common contents including biscuits, packaged foods and drinks, or staple ingredients.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:23 WIB
Trump's Ultimatum to Iran: No Deal Unless Iran Surrenders Unconditionally
Donald Trump issued a fresh ultimatum to Iran via Truth Social, demanding Tehran's unconditional surrender for any deal and promising economic improvements if it complies. The post coincided with Israeli strikes on Tehran targets and Hizbollah positions in Beirut amid threats of sharper US actions, and Trump suggested he should influence Iran's next supreme leader, drawing comparisons with Venezuela.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:23 WIB
Fadia's Husband and Son Benefit from Bribe Money, Golkar: Await Legal Proceedings
Golkar says it will respect the ongoing legal process following allegations that Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq’s husband and son benefited from bribe money linked to contracts with the Pekalongan regional government. The KPK alleges Fadia directed officials to award contracts to her family’s company PT RNB, with around Rp 46 billion involved, including Rp 19 billion paid to relatives; the case poses a political test for the party as investigations proceed.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:22 WIB
Trump Demands Iran's Unconditional Surrender
US President Donald Trump has demanded that Iran surrender unconditionally as US-Israel strikes on Iran provoke Tehran's ongoing retaliatory attacks. He warned there will be no deal unless Iran surrenders and vowed to work with allies to save Iran from the brink of ruin, while Tehran intensified its strikes in response.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:20 WIB
UMY Economics Professor: Indonesia's 8% economic growth is not out of reach
An economist from Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta argues that Indonesia could reach 8% growth if agriculture and manufacturing sectors are strengthened and macroeconomic stability is preserved. He warns that high import reliance, rent-seeking, and inconsistent policy could hamper domestic production, even as government programmes like MBG support rural economies.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:20 WIB
Beware! Bank Indonesia Warns of Dangers of Street-Side Currency Exchange
Bank Indonesia has warned against exchanging rupiah on street corners ahead of Idul Fitri 1447 H, citing high risks of counterfeit notes, miscounts and fraud when not using official channels. The central bank says it is expanding official cash exchange services through mobile units and has allocated Rp185.6 trillion for the SERAMBI programme in February–March 2026; over a million people have booked exchanges via its app, with a nationwide network of service points. BI also promotes currency education under the CBP Rupiah campaign.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:19 WIB
Early-morning mugging attempt in Bekasi: husband rams attackers who threatened his wife with a sickle
Three motorcyclists blocked a woman in Bekasi during an attempted mugging; her husband, following in a car, rammed into the attackers, injuring one and causing them to fall. Police arrested KR (23) and recovered a celurit and the motorcycle used; two suspects fled. The case is being pursued under the Indonesian Criminal Code for Theft with Violence and related emergency regulations on possession of a bladed weapon.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 22:19 WIB
Iran Targets US Bases in the UAE and Kuwait
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says it has targeted American bases at Al Dhafra in the UAE and Ali Al Salem in Kuwait, amid broader regional hostilities tied to US-Israel actions against Iran. The report notes casualties and strikes across Lebanon and elsewhere, with heightened security alerts for US missions in Jordan and Kuwait.
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