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Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:31 WIB
Chaotic Sidewalk at Cikini Station Overrun by Illegal Parking, Street Vendors and Ojek Online
In central Jakarta, the pavement along Jalan Pegangsaan Timur outside Cikini Station has become crowded with motorbikes, vending stalls and online motorcycle taxi drivers, severely limiting space for pedestrians. Observers note pedestrians are forced to step onto the road as the pavement narrows and enforcement is sporadic. The situation highlights the need for designated vending spaces and clearer regulation of pavement use near transit hubs.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:30 WIB
Coal-Nickel Production in 2026 Slashed, IMI: Transparency Needed!
Indonesia’s mining community calls for transparency as the government trims coal and nickel production in the 2026 RKAB. Irawandy Arif, chairman of the Indonesia Mining Institute, says the cuts are intended for strategic aims, including safeguarding reserves and controlling extraction. The remarks come as Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia reiterates a coal-output cut to balance markets.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:29 WIB
Home Affairs Minister pushes optimisation of temporary shelters for refugees living in tents
Minister Tito Karnavian has urged better use of existing huntara to move refugees from tents to sites with spare capacity, prioritising those in tents. He chaired a ministerial-level coordination meeting on post-disaster refugee management in Sumatra and called for clearer funding mappings for huntara across BNPB, Danantara and the Public Works Ministry, with bi-monthly reporting to the President under Keppres 1/2026. Aceh Tamiang was highlighted as needing more huntara.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:29 WIB
Several trains delayed due to incident in Probolinggo
Several services under Daop 9 Jember were delayed after the Blambangan Express was struck by a truck at a level crossing in Probolinggo, injuring the train driver. The Wijayakusuma service between Cilacap and Ketapang was delayed by up to 223 minutes, while Probowangi, Mutiara Timur and Pandanwangi were briefly delayed; operations have since returned to normal, with passenger transfer and service recovery implemented.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:28 WIB
Judge Frees Delpedro and Colleagues; All Prosecution Allegations Unproven
The Central Jakarta District Court has acquitted Lokataru Foundation director Delpedro Marhaen and three others, finding the prosecution failed to prove they spread false information or incited violence in connection with last August's demonstrations that ended in clashes. It also cleared them of charges relating to allegedly enticing or exploiting minors for military purposes under child-protection law; the verdict is not yet final and could be subject to cassation.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:28 WIB
D-8 Chair: Indonesia Continues to Push for De-Escalation in the Middle East to Prevent a Wider Conflict
Indonesia, as D-8 chair, reiterates calls for de-escalation to stop the Iran–US–Israel confrontation from widening, as it prepares to host the 12th D-8 Summit in Jakarta in April 2026. It also calls for a united stance and condemnation of attacks, with Iran urging the group to stand on the right side of history.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:28 WIB
Pekat Operation: North Jakarta's Satpol PP nets beggars accompanied by a child
During Ramadan this year, North Jakarta's Satpol PP arrested beggars accompanied by a toddler as part of the Pekat Operation, identifying them as PMKS — people needing social welfare services. Eight people, including five adults and three children, were taken to the Sudin Sosial for further handling, with officials pledging ongoing enforcement to steer PMKS toward rehabilitation. Authorities urged the public not to donate on the streets, directing aid to official social channels to address underlying social issues and maintain public order during Ramadan.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:27 WIB
Prajogo's Shares Jump Unexpectedly, IHSG Narrows Its Correction
Indonesia's IHSG closed in the red on Friday, 6 March 2026, but pared its losses by the close of session 2, finishing at 7,585.69, down 1.62%. Prajogo Pangestu-linked stocks recovered late as Chandra Asri Pacific (TPIA) and Barito Renewables Energy (BREN) reversed earlier declines, while banks and miners weighed on the index. Oil prices jumped amid Middle East tensions, contributing to cautious market sentiment.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:27 WIB
BP3MI: Cause of Palembang's Indonesian migrant worker's death in Cambodia awaiting autopsy
An Indonesian migrant worker from Palembang, M Erlangga, 28, who died in Cambodia, is awaiting autopsy results in Palembang. The death is reported to have occurred after a fall from a building believed to be his workplace, with autopsy to determine the cause of death; the body arrived in Palembang on 4 March and documents from Cambodia will follow. The incident highlights migrant worker risks abroad, with officials urging caution against overseas job offers with unclear terms.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:27 WIB
This is how the PRR Task Force plans to meet its target of zero refugees in tents ahead of Eid al-Fitr
The Indonesian government, via the PRR Task Force, aims to move all disaster refugees from tents in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra to temporary housing or housing allowances before Eid al-Fitr 2026. Authorities say the number living in tents has fallen from about 11,000 to around 6,000 as huntara and the Dana Tunggu Hunian scheme are rolled out, with food logistics provided by BNPB during the transition.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:26 WIB
Pramono Orders Satpol PP to Check QR Stickers Suspected of Directing to Judol
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has ordered Satpol PP to screen QR code stickers found across Jakarta that are suspected of directing users to online gambling sites (Judol). The move follows the arrest of a man who pasted hundreds of QR stickers; authorities warn the public to avoid scanning unknown codes and say the tactic could also be used to steal personal data. The DKI provincial government says it will back central government actions to curb access to online gambling sites.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:26 WIB
Danamon Chief to Change as Commissioner Nominated for CEO
Danamon Indonesia Tbk announced a planned board restructuring to be presented at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 31 March 2026. Nobuya Kawasaki, a commissioner, is nominated to become the bank's president director, with existing CEO Daisuke Ejima and Deputy CEO Honggo Widjojo Kangmasto set to complete their terms after the meeting. Details of the AGM agenda will be released with the official call for the meeting around 9 March 2026.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:26 WIB
Middle East Conflict: Foreign Ministry Deploys Team to Monitor Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
The Indonesian Foreign Ministry has deployed a 24-hour monitoring team to two Saudi airports to assist stranded Indonesian Umrah pilgrims amid rising Middle East tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran. The ministry is coordinating with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and travel operators to provide emergency accommodation and consider evacuation options, and has urged postponement of travel to the region until conditions improve.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:26 WIB
Mataram City Government Prepares Budget for THR for Part-Time PPPK
The City Government of Mataram is considering paying a holiday allowance (THR) to its part-time PPPK civil servants. A budget equal to one month's salary has been prepared, with disbursement contingent on national regulatory approval. There are 3,067 part-time PPPK, sworn in December 2025, whose salaries start at Rp1.5 million per person; the decision awaits central government guidance.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:26 WIB
Domino Effect of the Hormuz Strait Blockade by Iran: EU in Distress as it Pleads with Russia
The article reports that the US–Israel confrontation with Iran could force the EU to reverse its plan to abandon Russian natural gas next year. It notes a surge in European gas prices, disrupted LNG shipments via the Strait of Hormuz, and Qatar's production halt, with Norway warning that there is little spare capacity and Goldman Sachs forecasting potential price surges, while the EU moves to ban Russian gas by 2027.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:25 WIB
El Niño drought threat: Amran prepares pumping irrigation for 2 million hectares
Indonesia's Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman says the government is mobilising mitigation measures against potential El Niño-induced drought. With BMKG warning of drought from April, the plan includes pumping irrigation for around 2 million hectares, drought-tolerant seeds, and peatland optimization, while rice stocks remain at record levels for March.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:23 WIB
Support for Strengthening Faith Literacy, Sinar Mas Endows Qur'ans Through the Indonesian Mosque Council
Sinar Mas, via Yayasan Muslim Sinar Mas (YMSM), donated 2,000 copies of the Qur'an to the Dewan Masjid Indonesia (DMI) to bolster faith literacy and solidarity among Muslims, with distribution to mosques nationwide. The initiative, led by DMI chair Muhammad Jusuf Kalla and YMSM officials, sits within Ramadan activities and expands spiritual development across Sinar Mas workplaces. Since 2008, with APP Group support, about 1.4 million mushaf have been donated to religious, educational, community, and TNI-Polri institutions, including frontier areas.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:23 WIB
Government Targets All Sumatra Disaster Refugees to Move into Huntaras Before Eid al-Fitr
The Indonesian government aims to relocate all tent-dwelling disaster refugees in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra to huntaras before Eid al-Fitr 2026, reducing tents from about 11,000 to around 6,000. The move prioritises rapid transfer to huntaras or other housing schemes, with meals funded by BNPB in the short term and transitional funding from the Ministry of Social Affairs.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:23 WIB
Islam and the Protection of Witnesses and Victims
This piece discusses Islam as a principle of liberation and its relevance to protecting the vulnerable, including witnesses and victims in Indonesia. It notes a sharp rise in requests for protection to the Witness and Victim Protection Agency (LPSK) in 2025, highlights gaps in philanthropic attention to mustadh’afin, and calls for a broader, maqasid Syariah-aligned approach to safeguarding rights within the justice system.
Fri, 06 Mar 2026, 16:22 WIB
56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week: UN
UN rights chief Volker Turk said 56 Afghan civilians were killed and 129 injured as cross-border hostilities with Pakistan escalated since February 26, with 24 of the dead children and six women. He said the violence has forced about 115,000 Afghans and 3,000 Pakistanis to flee in the past week, and that humanitarian access is increasingly constrained. Turk called on the Pakistan military and Afghan forces to end the fighting and to prioritise aid, noting that more than 2 million Afghans have already returned under Pakistan’s repatriation plan, while many remain at risk.
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