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Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani Hosts Eid Open House Attended by Ministers and Business Figures

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Investment and Downstreaming Minister/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Chairman Rosan Roeslani held an open house at his residence on Jl Widya Chandra, South Jakarta. The event, held on the second day of Eid al-Fitr, Tuesday, 1 April 2025, at 15:00 Western Indonesian Time,...

Deputy House Speaker Confident Jakarta Composite Index Will Rise After Eid Holiday

Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Sufmi Dasco Ahmad expressed confidence that the Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI) will rise following the Eid al-Fitr holiday. Dasco highlighted that the IHSG had already shown gains at the end of March 2025.

Government Prepares Subsidised Housing Programme for Health Workers, Teachers and Fishermen

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister of Housing and Settlement Areas, Maruarar Sirait, said that the government is preparing a subsidised housing programme for health workers, teachers, and fishermen. Under the programme, 30 thousand subsidised homes will be prepared for health workers, 20 thousand houses...

House Commission III Backs Police Action Against Former Bima Police Chief Involved in Drugs

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Chairman of House of Representatives Commission III Habiburokhman has expressed support for the Indonesian National Police (Polri) to take firm action against former Bima Resort Police Chief Adjunct Senior Commissioner Didik Putra Kuncoro, who is implicated in a narcotics case.

Deputy Minister for Human Rights Delivers Aid to Families of May 1998 Victims Ahead of Ramadan

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Deputy Minister for Human Rights (HAM) Mugiyanto delivered aid in the form of basic food packages to the families of victims of the May 1998 incidents during a munggahan gathering and get-together ahead of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah in Klender, East Jakarta.

Criminal Investigation Unit Says Police Chief Didik Possessed Narcotics for Personal Use

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Narcotics Crime Directorate of the National Police Criminal Investigation Unit (Bareskrim Polri) has stated that the inactive Bima City Police Chief, Adjunct Senior Commissioner Didik Putra Kuncoro, possessed narcotics for personal consumption.

Pertamina Group Sweeps 35 Awards at PR Indonesia Awards 2026

Yogyakarta (ANTARA) - Pertamina Group claimed 35 communications awards at the Public Relations Indonesia Award (PRIA) 2026, held at Taman Budaya Embung Giwangan, Yogyakarta on Friday, 13 February 2026. PR Indonesia founder and CEO Asmono Wikan revealed that PRIA is one of the largest public...

Theme Launched by Indonesian Women's Alliance Ahead of International Women's Day

The Indonesian Women's Alliance (API) has launched a political theme ahead of International Women's Day, which falls on 8 March 2026. At a press conference on Saturday, 14 February 2026, API unveiled the theme "WOMEN UNITE: Fighting the Destruction of Our Bodies.

Ramadan Made More Meaningful: Muslim Pro Now Available on MyTelkomsel

Ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr, Telkomsel has partnered with Muslim Pro to offer an exclusive Telkomsel x Muslim Pro Bundling Package on the MyTelkomsel application. This first-of-its-kind integration in Indonesia through a bundled package scheme makes it easier for customers to discover,...

Muhammadiyah and Persis Differ on Start of Ramadan Fasting

A number of Islamic mass organisations have set different dates for the start of fasting or 1 Ramadan 1447 Hijriah. Muhammadiyah will begin fasting on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, whilst Persatuan Islam (Persis) has set it for Thursday, 19 February.

Distribution of 96 Hilal Observation Locations for Start of Ramadan Tomorrow

The Ministry of Religious Affairs will conduct hilal (crescent moon) observation (rukyatul hilal) to determine the start of Ramadan 1447 Hijriah on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. The observation will be carried out simultaneously across 96 locations spread throughout various regions in Indonesia.

UGM Provides Protection to Student Body Chairman Tiyo Ardianto

Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) Yogyakarta has provided monitoring and protection to the Chairman of UGM's Student Executive Body (BEM), Tiyo Ardianto, who was terrorised after protesting against the government of President Prabowo Subianto.

Megawati Prays for Harmony Between Prananda and Puan During Umrah

Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri prayed for harmony within her family whilst performing the umrah pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday, 14 February 2025. Megawati's entourage was led by Indonesian Ambassador to Tunisia Zuhairi Misrawi.

Prabowo Orders Regular Presidential Palace Guard Handover Ceremony

President Prabowo Subianto has ordered the Presidential Palace guard handover ceremony to become a regular attraction. Cabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya explained that the ceremony will now be held every week by the Presidential Security Detail (Paspampres) in front of Merdeka Palace, Jakarta.

MUI Predicts Start of Ramadan 1447 Will Differ Among Muslim Communities

Deputy Chairman of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) M. Cholil Nafis has predicted that the start of Ramadan 1447 will differ among Muslim communities in Indonesia. He explained that several groups have already determined the beginning of Ramadan this year falls on 18 February, in accordance with...

Various Cases of Free Nutritious Meal Distribution Failing to Meet Standards

Students at SDN 001 Muara Badak, Kutai Kartanegara, East Kalimantan, received whole coconuts as part of the free nutritious meal programme (MBG). Deputy Head of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) Nanik Sudaryati Deyang said whole coconuts are not included in the MBG menu under the technical...

Village Heads Speak Out on Military's Role in Merah Putih Cooperatives

The military plays a role in the implementation of the Merah Putih cooperative programme. Military involvement in the Merah Putih cooperatives began with the signing of a cooperation agreement between PT Agrinas Pangan Nusantara and the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) on 10 October 2025.

Bahlil Takes on the Abuleke

Five years ago (21 January 2021), in this Podium column, I wrote about Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia. At that time, Bahlil was still Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM). My article was titled 'Bahlil the Bihlul'.

Crescent Moon Observation for Start of Ramadan to Be Held Tomorrow

The Ministry of Religious Affairs will conduct a crescent moon observation (rukyatul hilal) to mark the beginning of Ramadan 1447 H on Tuesday, 17 February 2026. The observation will be carried out at 96 locations across Indonesia.

UBS and Galeri24 Gold Prices at Pegadaian Unchanged on Monday Morning

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Gold bar prices quoted from the official Sahabat Pegadaian website in Jakarta on Monday at 06:31 WIB showed UBS gold holding steady at Rp2,998,000 per gram and Galeri24 remaining at Rp2,981,000 per gram.

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