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Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:30 WIB
Former Kemendikbudristek Director in Nadiem Trial: 'I Was Set Up'
Former Kemendikbudristek SMP director Mulyatsyah testified that he was set up and has become a defendant in the Chromebook-based laptop procurement case involving former minister Nadiem Makarim. He said investigators questioned him about Ministerial Regulation 11/2020 and expressed anger and tears, arguing he was unaware of the regulation. The case alleges Rp 2.1 trillion in state losses across Chromebook laptops and Chrome Device Management purchases, with three co-defendants including Ibrahim Arief and Sri Wahyuningsih.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:30 WIB
Global Gold Prices Dip as the US Dollar Strengthens
Gold prices slipped amid a firmer US dollar and shifting expectations around Fed policy, even as tensions in the Middle East persisted. Spot gold fell about 1.16% to around USD 5,081.38 per troy ounce, with silver declining as well; markets now foresee a smaller pace of rate cuts by year-end, and analysts say stock-market risk-on moves heavily influenced the move.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:28 WIB
143.9 Million People Predicted to Mudik as Government Tightens Bus Safety
The Indonesian government is tightening oversight of road-transport safety ahead of Eid al-Fitr mudik, with mobility expected to reach about 143.9 million people. The Ministry of Transportation is boosting bus safety inspections and offering a free mudik quota programme to steer travellers away from motorcycles, citing the higher risk of long-distance motorcycle journeys.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:28 WIB
Xpeng Still Exploring Potential to Sell Right-Hand-Drive P7 in Indonesia
Xpeng Indonesia is assessing the viability of offering a right-hand-drive version of the electric P7 in Indonesia. While consumer interest appears positive, the main hurdle is securing supply of RHD units and deciding whether to import as CBU or assemble locally under CKD, leveraging government incentives. Xpeng is working with PT Handal Indonesia Motor to assemble X9 and G6 at the Purwakarta plant since July 2025.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:26 WIB
Yesterday: LE SSERAFIM comeback and Huawei Mate X7 launch
LE SSERAFIM are reportedly set to release a new song in April as part of a comeback, while Huawei's Mate X7 has officially arrived in Indonesia. The roundup also covers health guidance on All You Can Eat, subdued demand for used electric vehicles, advice that people under emotional stress seek professional help, and the Mate X7 price in Indonesia at Rp27.9 million.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:23 WIB
Nuzulul Quran and Global Economic Resilience
The commemoration of the 17th Ramadan, marking Nuzulul Quran, should transcend ceremonial rites and prompt a re-evaluation of strategic plans amid volatile geopolitics and energy price swings. Indonesia faces only 21-25 days of fuel stock before storage constraints bite, highlighting the need for ethical, sustainable economic defence in an uncertain global landscape.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:23 WIB
Police Reveal Obstacles in Investigating Alleged Child Molestation Case in Bekasi
Police in Bekasi say the investigation into an alleged case of child molestation faces hurdles because the young victim cannot yet provide a full account of what happened. Investigators are also probing the suspect's relocation and delaying decisive action until more evidence is gathered, while ensuring careful handling due to the child’s status; the victim has undergone a medical examination as part of the inquiry.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:22 WIB
DJKA expands Motis Lebaran 2026 programme to the southern Java route
The Directorate General of Railways (DJKA) of Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation has expanded the Free Motor Homecoming (Motis) programme for Lebaran 2026 by adding a new southern Java route, joining existing northern and central routes. Motorcycles will be transported by freight train while their owners travel by passenger services; registration can be completed online or at participating stations, aiming to provide a safer, more comfortable mudik experience and reduce road accidents.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:22 WIB
Depok Residents Can Leave Their Vehicles at Police Stations During Lebaran Homecoming
Depok Metro Police are offering a free vehicle storage service for residents leaving their homes during the Lebaran mudik period. Applicants only need to bring their ID and vehicle documents to the nearest Polres or Polsek; the move aims to reduce theft risk while residents are away, with peak return traffic expected 25-26 March for the first wave and 28-29 March 2026 for the second.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:20 WIB
US–Israel–Iran War Takes Toll, Egypt's Economy Nears Emergency
Egypt faces heightened economic strain as the US–Israel–Iran conflict escalates, with President Sisi warning that inflation could rise and domestic prices may increase. The pound weakened to an eight-month low amid capital outflows, while risks to global trade routes and Egypt's Suez Canal persist, underscoring the fragility of the Egyptian economy.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:19 WIB
Ford Indonesia inaugurates Ford Experience Center in North Jakarta
Ford Indonesia has officially opened the Ford Experience Center (FEC) in Sunter, North Jakarta, a multi-purpose facility for product education, community interaction and vehicle personalisation. The centre embodies Ford's 'The Next Heat' vision to create a more customer-oriented automotive landscape and supports the existing network of 33 official workshops and 19 authorised dealers across Indonesia. It rests on three pillars—product and innovation hub, showroom and bespoke (Hamer area), and a cafe and lounge—signalling a broader push in 2026 to deliver more customer-centric automotive solutions.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:19 WIB
Jusuf Kalla Urges Prabowo to Express Sympathy for Iran
Former Indonesian vice president Jusuf Kalla advised President Prabowo Subianto to show sympathy for Iran amid the Israel–US–Iran tensions, arguing diplomacy remains essential but difficult during wartime. He proposed using Indonesia’s Board of Peace to advance dialogue and warned that reconciliation should not hinge on visits to Iran, noting that the United States should also be engaged. The remarks signal Indonesia’s active interest in the Board of Peace and broader regional diplomacy.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:18 WIB
Learning to Recite the Quran in Old Age: Kasniti's Halting Efforts to Read the Quran at a Ramadan Intensive Pesantren
Around 45 elderly participants from Desa Tegalurung gather for a Ramadan intensive pesantren organised by Rumah Zakat, with half already able to read the Quran and the others learning Iqro. Kasniti, 75, is among those starting from Iqro, demonstrating determination to improve her literacy and religious practice during Ramadan.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:15 WIB
Prabowo’s bid to mediate between the US and Iran backed by Middle Eastern states
Indonesia’s Minister of Agrarian Affairs Nusron Wahid says President Prabowo Subianto’s bid to mediate between the United States and Iran has support from Middle Eastern leaders. The president would travel to Tehran to mediate if both sides agree, while the two camps—Israel/US and Iran—have yet to decide; Indonesia awaits further developments as it seeks regional peace.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:15 WIB
Director General of Taxes Explains Tax Allowances for Private Sector
The Director General of Taxes, Bimo Wijayanto, says tax allowances are available to private-sector employees through mechanisms such as gross-up or deductible expenses, addressing claims of unequal tax treatment between civil servants and private workers. The government clarifies that private employers can bear PPh Article 21 and that THR tax policy is evolving to spread tax burdens more evenly across the year.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:14 WIB
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami welcomed to the White House by Donald Trump
Lionel Messi and Inter Miami visited the White House at the invitation of US President Donald Trump to celebrate the club’s first MLS Cup triumph. Trump praised Messi and revealed his son Barron’s admiration, while Messi reaffirmed his long-term commitment to Inter Miami and MLS history was made as he won MVP for a second consecutive season.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:12 WIB
VinFast Targets to Begin Selling Electric Scooters in Q2 2026
VinFast, the Vietnamese electric-vehicle maker, is building a distribution network in Indonesia ahead of a planned launch of its electric scooters in Q2 2026. It has signed an MoU with six dealer groups to open around 30 stores initially, with battery-swapping infrastructure being developed with V-Green.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:11 WIB
Roti Romi Customers Disappointed: No Table at Iftar Despite Having a Reservation
Several complaints about Roti Romi's Menteng branch in Central Jakarta went viral after social media posts claimed seating delays despite reservations, coupled with hygiene and plating concerns. Posts on Instagram and TikTok described flies in drinks, unhygienic plating, and underwhelming dishes, prompting scrutiny of restaurant practices; a reservation made days in advance reportedly did not guarantee seating on arrival.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:11 WIB
6 Facts About Bareskrim Handing Over Rp58.1 Billion from the Judol Case to the State
Indonesia's Bareskrim Cyber Crime Directorate has handed over Rp58.1 billion seized from an online gambling money-laundering case to the state, to be executed by prosecutors under Supreme Court Regulation No. 1 of 2013. The funds stem from 133 accounts linked to 16 police reports and reflect cross‑agency cooperation in the crackdown on judol, with further measures to tighten banking procedures and speed up investigations.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 06:10 WIB
Mercedes-Benz to utilise Geely’s technology
Mercedes-Benz plans a new platform for its small electric cars, code-named Phoenix, built with Geely’s GEEA 4.0 electronic architecture. The collaboration marks Mercedes-Benz’s first instance of outside-Germany engineers leading a global programme, with a 2,000-strong team in China; the Phoenix platform will underpin upcoming A-Class, B-Class, and next-generation CLA, with mass production slated for 2030 and global sales beyond China.
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