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Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:33 WIB
Mataram's Dishub to Offer Free Mudik: Here Are the Requirements!
The City of Mataram is renewing its free Mudik programme for Eid al-Fitr 2026, titled Mudik Seru dengan HARUM, with quotas for hundreds of travellers. Registration opens online in early March, with four large buses from Damri set to depart on 16 March to three routes (Mataram–Sumbawa, Mataram–Dompu, Mataram–Bima). Participants must have a KTP and follow Dishub Mataram on social media, sharing experiences with the hashtag to be eligible.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:31 WIB
Middle Class Under Strain Amid Global Uncertainty, Manufacturing Seen as Key to Safeguarding Purchasing Power
Global economic uncertainty has surged and is eroding consumer confidence, putting pressure on Indonesia’s middle class. While manufacturing remains the backbone of the economy, demand is weak and labour-intensive sectors have lost momentum, prompting calls for policy action to sustain domestic purchasing power and growth.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:28 WIB
TNI soldier who pointed a pistol at a ride-hailing driver in South Tangerang arrested and questioned by Military Police
An Indonesian Army soldier identified by the initials Peltu A was arrested after a viral video showed him pointing a wooden toy pistol at a ride-hailing driver in South Tangerang. He is being interrogated by the Military Police Detachment Jaya/1 in Tangerang as authorities emphasise a firm approach to any legal violations.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:28 WIB
Alleged pistol threat by TNI AD soldier against ride-hailing driver in South Tangerang, soldier arrested
An Indonesian Army soldier has been detained after a dispute with a ride-hailing driver in South Tangerang, captured on video showing him pointing an object resembling a pistol. Initial investigations indicate the object was a wooden toy pistol, with the army stating a thorough legal process will follow.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:27 WIB
TNI Exchange Fire with OPM in Mimika, One OPM Member Killed
An encounter between a Papua Koops Patrol Team of the Indonesian National Armed Forces and the Organisasi Papua Merdeka (OPM) in Tembagapura, Mimika, Central Papua, left one OPM member dead and six others detained, with a civilian woman wounded. The incident highlights ongoing security tensions in Central Papua and the authorities' ongoing operations to protect civilians and maintain stability in the region.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:27 WIB
Twenty Candidates for the OJK Board of Commissioners Pass Administrative Screening
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has announced that 20 candidates have passed the administrative screening for replacement of a Board member. The process includes public input, background checks, assessments, medical examinations, and interviews, with online assessments due by 8 March 2026 and final results to be published on the Ministry of Finance and Bank Indonesia websites.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:26 WIB
KPK has named suspects in the OTT involving Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) says it has named suspects in the arrest operation that entangled Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq. The agency stated that the legal status of those detained was set within 24 hours, with details to be disclosed at an official press conference. The operation also saw 11 others arrested from Pekalongan, with the probe focusing on alleged outsourcing procurement across several Pekalongan state departments, and investigations continue to determine each party's role.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:25 WIB
Middle East Conflict Triggers Bitcoin Volatility, Investors Need to Manage Risk
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have fed volatility across global markets, including cryptocurrencies. Oil prices jumped and risk-off sentiment spread across assets, prompting calls for enhanced risk management among crypto traders, according to INDODAX, as markets react to geopolitical and macroeconomic developments. Gold strengthened as a safe haven, while US technology equities posted only a limited rebound.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:23 WIB
Bahar bin Smith Offers Rp300 Million and a Motorbike, but Victim's Family Refuses to Settle
The alleged assault suspect Bahar bin Smith reportedly offered cash and a replacement motorcycle to the victim's family as a form of settlement, but they refused and demanded that the legal process proceed. The family cites severe impacts from the incident, including medical costs, loss of employment, and debt. Authorities and Bahar's lawyer did not provide responses at the time of reporting.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:22 WIB
Indosat HiFi Outage This Afternoon Leaves Users Unable to Connect to the Internet
Indosat HiFi home internet service experienced a widespread outage on 4 March 2026, with reports rising from around 08:00 WIB and continuing into the afternoon. Some customers reported complete loss of service while others faced very slow or intermittent connections; no official reason had been provided by Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison at the time.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:22 WIB
Avoid It: A Bad Parking Habit in Automatic Cars Damages Transmission Components
Drivers of automatics are warned not to shift into Park while the vehicle is still moving, as the parking pawl can suffer sudden stress and wear over time. Ideal practice is to keep the brake applied until the car is fully stationary, shift to Park slowly, and on downhill slopes engage the handbrake before releasing the brake. Adhering to this sequence can extend transmission life and preserve performance.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:20 WIB
OJK Restructures Rp12.6 Trillion in Credit for Flood and Landslide Victims in Sumatra
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has implemented credit and financing relaxations for flood and landslide victims in Aceh, North Sumatra, and West Sumatra, with restructurings totalling Rp12.6 trillion across about 246,000 accounts as of January 2026. The policy aims to mitigate financial sector risk and accelerate regional economic recovery, with specific terms and coordinated disaster response arrangements.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:20 WIB
Pramono Takes Firm Action Against DKI Civil Servants Using Private Vehicles on Wednesdays
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has ordered all DKI civil servants to use public transport every Wednesday, with disciplinary steps for violators. He says leadership by example is essential as part of a broader mobility reform, not just infrastructure investment.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:20 WIB
Gojek and Grab to Award Raya Bonus 2026 to Ojol Drivers
Indonesia's gig-economy platforms Gojek and Grab will distribute Raya Bonus 2026 to hundreds of thousands of ojol drivers, aligning with government direction. The programme amounts to around Rp 220 billion and targets roughly 850,000 drivers, with top bonuses up to Rp 1.6 million. GoTo, the GoTo Gojek Tokopedia group, has boosted its BHR budget to about Rp 100-110 billion, with about 400,000 drivers set to receive bonuses this year.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:19 WIB
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc marries Alexandra Saint-Mleux in Monaco — a glimpse of their wedding moments
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc and model Alexandra Saint-Mleux wed at Monaco’s Mairie de Monaco on the Rock, after announcing their engagement in November. The couple requested privacy for details of the ceremony, with Saint-Mleux later updating her social handle to Alexandra Malena Leclerc and sharing a video of the couple leaving in a Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa. Leclerc is set to begin the 2026 season in Melbourne with Ferrari’s SF-26, as fans hope for a championship revival.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:18 WIB
Pramono Rejects Negotiations to Open Padel Courts Beyond 8pm
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo has capped padel court operating hours in residential areas at 20:00 WIB, with no extension tolerated. All courts must have Persetujuan Bangunan Gedung (PBG) and install sound dampening; new courts will not be permitted in housing zones or on Ruang Terbuka Hijau (RTH). As of 23 February 2025, 185 padel court buildings in Jakarta had not secured official permits, and enforcement actions including licence revocation are possible.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:17 WIB
Giant Sea Wall Development in Central Java to Reach 274.7 Kilometres
The Central Java Pantura sea wall project is planned to reach 274.7 kilometres, making it the longest sea wall on Java’s northern coast. It will be built in phases, starting around Kendal, Semarang and Demak, then extending to the Brebes–Tegal–Pemalang–Pekalongan stretch and finally Pati–Rembang, to curb land subsidence, mitigate hydrometeorological risks and water shortages, and protect Pantura communities while aligning with the sea toll road concept.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:15 WIB
Judge Rules the Buzzer Boss Case Should Be Probed Under the ITE Law, Not Under the Corruption Crime Law
A Jakarta court ruled that the case involving M Adhiya Muzakki, Coordinator of the Cyber Army Team, should be tried in a general criminal court rather than the Corruption Court, due to overlap with Articles 27A and 45(4) of the Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE). The judge said the actions touched on freedom of expression under the 1945 Constitution, resulting in acquittal on the single indictment and immediate release.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:15 WIB
MacBook Air M5: Double Storage and Higher Price
Apple has refreshed its MacBook Air line with the M5, doubling base storage to 512GB and introducing Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, while raising prices by US$100. The 13‑inch and 15‑inch models feature a 10‑core M5 CPU and up to 10‑core GPU, with AI performance claimed to be several times faster than its predecessor, and all‑day battery life of up to 18 hours.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:14 WIB
TPIA Declares Force Majeure as Share Price Slumps
PT Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (TPIA) saw its shares fall about 6.9% after global crude prices rose amid Middle East tensions, with WTI reaching $74.74 a barrel and the firm citing security disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz affecting feedstock supplies. The company declared force majeure, allowing delays or cancellation of shipments without penalties under contractual terms.
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