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Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:30 WIB
Lunar New Year and Ramadhan Converge: Minister of Religion Says Two Traditions Complement Each Other
Indonesia's Minister of Religion Nasaruddin Umar has stated that the convergence of Lunar New Year and Ramadhan celebrations symbolises harmony between two major traditions in Indonesia, reflecting the nation's strength in managing diversity. Speaking at the National Lunar New Year 2577 celebration at Lapangan Banteng in Jakarta, Umar highlighted that religious and cultural celebrations in Indonesia mutually reinforce each other, with the national religious harmony index reaching its highest poi
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:25 WIB
Google Closes Loophole Allowing Free YouTube Users to Play Videos in Background
Google has closed a workaround that allowed free YouTube users to access the background play feature—normally exclusive to YouTube Premium subscribers—through third-party browsers such as Samsung Internet, Brave, Vivaldi, and Microsoft Edge. Following reports of widespread exploitation in recent days, Google implemented updates to restrict background playback access exclusively to paying Premium members across all platforms, ensuring consistent experience and preventing unauthorised access throu
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:24 WIB
UBS Gold Early March Breaks Through IDR3,123 Million/Gramme, Galeri24 IDR3,092 Million/Gramme
Gold prices in Indonesia surged on Sunday, 1 March 2025, with UBS gold reaching IDR3,123,000 per gramme and Galeri24 reaching IDR3,092,000 per gramme, up significantly from Saturday's prices of IDR3,080,000 and IDR3,065,000 respectively. The price increases reflect market volatility in the precious metals sector, with both products available in various quantities through the Pegadaian savings scheme.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:24 WIB
Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi Urges Citizens to Exercise Caution Amid Middle East Security Tensions
The Indonesian Embassy in Abu Dhabi has issued a security alert urging Indonesian citizens in the United Arab Emirates to heighten vigilance and exercise caution in their daily activities following escalating tensions in the Middle East resulting from military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran. The embassy has advised citizens to avoid potentially affected areas, remain calm, and monitor official information sources, whilst providing emergency contact numbers for assistance. T
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:20 WIB
AHY: Israel-US Conflict Escalation Could Impact Global Economy and International Aviation
Infrastructure Minister Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono has expressed concern over escalating military conflict between Israel and the United States against Iran, warning of potential geopolitical shocks affecting Southeast Asia's security and economic stability. The minister highlighted specific risks to international aviation routes, as airlines will need to recalculate flight paths due to unpredictable airspace conditions, and emphasised threats to global energy security given the Middle East's stra
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:19 WIB
Iran's Revolutionary Guards Promise to Avenge Khamenei's Death with Decisive Force
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have vowed to retaliate decisively against those responsible for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death, which was announced by Iranian state television following confirmation by US President Donald Trump. The death follows a series of ongoing American and Israeli attacks on Iran that have reportedly killed around 40 Iranian officials, with Trump stating that intensive and accurate bombing will continue indefinitely.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:19 WIB
Iran Conflict Intensifies: Singapore Airlines Cancels Flights, Malaysia Diverts Routes
Escalating tensions in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes against Iranian targets have prompted major airlines to cancel and divert flights in the region. Singapore Airlines and its budget subsidiary Scoot have cancelled six flights between 28 February and 1 March 2026, whilst Malaysia Airlines has diverted flights to alternative destinations, with both carriers citing regional conflict avoidance protocols.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:19 WIB
Khamenei Killed in US-Israel Attack While at Office on Saturday Morning
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in an attack launched by the United States and Israel on Iranian territory, according to reports from Iranian news agencies IRNA and Fars. The attack occurred at Khamenei's office on Saturday morning, with Iran subsequently declaring 40 days of mourning and responding with missile strikes against Israel and US-allied Arab nations. US President Donald Trump confirmed Khamenei's death, describing him as one of history's most evil figures
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:19 WIB
Profile of Ali Khamenei, Supreme Leader of Iran Killed by US-Israel
US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in a combined US-Israel air strike on his residence on 28 February 2026, a claim subsequently confirmed by Iranian authorities. Khamenei, who led Iran for over three decades since 1989, shaped the nation's military-security state and regional resistance strategy, but his hardline approach alienated much of the population seeking economic reform and dialogue rather than prolonged conflict. His death represent
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:17 WIB
President's Message at Harmoni Imlek Nusantara: More Than a Religious Celebration
President Prabowo Subianto conveyed that the 2026 Chinese New Year celebrations symbolise Indonesia's strength as a diverse yet united nation, emphasising that Imlek is a matter of national identity, brotherhood, and unity rather than merely religious observance. The nationwide Harmoni Imlek Nusantara festival, held simultaneously across cities including Medan, Surabaya, and Makassar, demonstrates that national unity is not merely a slogan but a living reality embedded within Indonesian society'
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:15 WIB
Ministry of Defence Explains Rationale for Not Purchasing New Aircraft Carrier
Indonesia's Ministry of Defence has opted for a grant scheme rather than purchasing a new aircraft carrier to strengthen the naval fleet, citing longer production timelines and operational readiness concerns. The government is acquiring the Italian Giuseppe Garibaldi carrier through a bilateral defence cooperation agreement and has allocated approximately Rp 7.2 trillion for maintenance and modernisation work to be conducted domestically.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:12 WIB
MPKS Muhammadiyah Calls on Muslims to Make Ramadhan the Month of '3S'
The Deputy Chair of Muhammadiyah's Social Welfare Guidance Council has called on Muslims to reframe Ramadhan around the concept of "3S"—Saving (self-discipline and character building), Sharing (strengthening charitable giving), and Solidarity (fostering social empathy and community bonds). The religious scholar emphasised that fasting transcends mere abstinence from food and drink, instead serving as spiritual training and a laboratory for social transformation rooted in Islamic principles of pi
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:10 WIB
Beware if Your Child Refuses to Play Outside Because of Gadgets
Child psychiatrist Dr Kusuma Minayati warns that whilst children appearing "well-behaved" indoors with gadgets may seem safer to parents, digital environments pose significant mental health risks without proper supervision and digital literacy education. The shift from traditional parenting concerns about children playing outdoors to monitoring their unsupervised digital activities reflects broader challenges in child development and parental guidance in the modern era, particularly regarding cy
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:08 WIB
Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies Market Concerns, Is Bitcoin Safe?
Global market volatility has surged following US President Donald Trump's proposed 15 per cent import tariff increase and escalating military tensions between Israel and Iran, creating pressure on financial markets including cryptocurrency assets. Long-term institutional investors holding Bitcoin as part of treasury strategies are unlikely to react as aggressively as short-term hedge funds during risk-off phases, though both types of investors are reducing exposure to high-risk assets as geopoli
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:08 WIB
Baznas RI and BPJPH collaborate on zakat governance and halal product assurance
Indonesia's National Zakat Agency (Baznas) and Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) have formed a strategic partnership to integrate zakat collection and distribution with halal certification activities. The collaboration aims to leverage the halal sector's economic strength to enhance social welfare programmes, including the establishment of zakat collection units at BPJPH offices to facilitate contributions from civil servants and government employees.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:06 WIB
Luthfi Urges ATR/BPN to Protect Ricefield Land for National Food Security
Central Java Governor Luthfi has called on the Land and Spatial Planning Agency (ATR/BPN) to maintain long-standing collaboration and protect ricefield land to strengthen the province's role as Indonesia's national food granary. During a farewell event for the outgoing Head of ATR/BPN Central Java Regional Office, Luthfi emphasised the strategic importance of land rights certainty and praised achievements including the certification of 5,331 sustainable food production plots between 2023–2025 an
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:03 WIB
Indonesian Foreign Ministry Monitors Citizens as Israel and US Attack Iran
Indonesia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely monitoring the safety of Indonesian nationals in Iran following military strikes by Israel and the United States on 28 February, which targeted strategic locations including Tehran. According to the Indonesian Embassy in Tehran, 329 Indonesian citizens have officially registered in Tehran, and so far none have reported direct threats, though authorities continue to advise heightened vigilance and compliance with local directives. The embassy mai
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:02 WIB
UN Secretary-General urges de-escalation after US-Israel attacks on Iran
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for immediate de-escalation and cessation of hostilities in the Middle East following attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran and subsequent Iranian retaliatory strikes. Guterres urged all parties to return to the negotiating table, particularly regarding Iran's nuclear programme, and called on all nations to strictly adhere to international law and protect civilians in accordance with humanitarian law.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 09:00 WIB
Active Geothermal Investment in Indonesia: Who Owns Ormat Technologies?
Ormat Technologies, a global geothermal energy company, is expanding its investments in Indonesia's renewable energy sector, including the management of the 40 MW Telaga Ranu geothermal working area in West Halmahera, North Maluku. The company's shareholding structure is now dominated by global financial institutions, with BlackRock and Vanguard holding approximately 11.47–14.67 percent and 9.07–9.99 percent respectively, whilst ORIX Corporation's stake has shrunk to 0.62–4.92 percent. Ormat's g
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 08:59 WIB
Iran Declares 40-Day Mourning Period, Says Supreme Leader Khamenei's Death Will Spark Major Intifada
Iran's Supreme National Security Council has announced a 40-day national mourning period following the reported death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stating that his martyrdom will ignite a widespread intifada against global tyrants. US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that Khamenei was killed in a Saturday attack on Iran, whilst pledging to continue intensive and accurate bombing operations indefinitely, characterising the death as an opportunity for Iranians to reclaim the
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