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Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:27 WIB
Jakarta tightens LPDP scholarship selection to prevent collusion and nepotism
Jakarta's Commission E official Justin Adrian Untayana has called for stricter selection criteria in the Jakarta version of the Education Funds Management Institution (LPDP) scholarship programme to prevent collusion and nepotism. Beyond academic merit, selection must assess recipients' character and commitment to returning to Jakarta after completing their studies, with the provincial government mapping their academic pathways to ensure they contribute in relevant sectors. Governor Pramono Anung is also pursuing the establishment of a dedicated Jakarta LPDP programme, having initiated detailed discussions with national LPDP leadership to develop an appropriate scheme.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:26 WIB
Pasar Jaya's Cheap Food Programme Arrives, Jakarta Residents Can Buy Essential Goods at Low Prices
Perumda Pasar Jaya has launched its Pangan Murah (Pa'Mur) programme during Ramadan 2026 across multiple locations in Jakarta to maintain price stability and support residents' purchasing power. The initiative offers essential food items such as rice, sugar, cooking oil, and soy sauce, along with daily necessities like detergent and soap at discounted prices, with the promotion running from 1-15 March 2026.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:25 WIB
Danantara and INA Sign Investment Agreement for Chandra Asri CA-EDC Project
Danantara Indonesia, Indonesia Investment Authority (INA), and Chandra Asri Group have signed a Conditional Share Subscription Agreement to strengthen domestic production capacity for Caustic Soda and Ethylene Dichloride (EDC), reducing import dependency and supporting Indonesia's broader industrialisation agenda. The strategic partnership involves a combined investment of $200 million by Danantara and INA in the $800 million CA-EDC plant in Cilegon, Banten, which is scheduled to commence operations in 2027, whilst creating approximately 3,000 construction jobs and 250 permanent positions. The project forms part of Indonesia's National Strategic Projects and is designed to enhance supply chain resilience, support downstream industrialisation, and strengthen the nation's competitive position in the global petrochemical market.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:25 WIB
Teenager Attacks Mother with Machete Over Lack of Food in South Sulawesi Home
An 18-year-old teenager in Tana Toraja Regency, South Sulawesi, reportedly attacked his mother multiple times with a machete after becoming angry and hungry following an extended gaming session when he found no food at home. The 36-year-old victim sustained multiple lacerations and bite wounds to her hands, feet, back, and arms, and was evacuated to hospital for medical treatment. Police have classified the incident as assault.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:23 WIB
Debt Collector Carrying Sharp Weapon Intended to Injure Advocate in Tangerang
A debt collector identified as JBI intentionally brought a sharp weapon whilst repossessing a vehicle belonging to an advocate in Tangerang on 24 February 2026, indicating premeditated intent to harm if the vehicle owner resisted. The incident occurred when the advocate objected to the repossession on grounds that the collectors' methods violated proper procedures. Two accomplices remain at large on the police wanted list, whilst the debt collectors claimed authorisation from Mandiri Tunas Finance, a financing company.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:22 WIB
Coordinating Minister AHY: Cap Go Meh Festival sends harmony message amid global uncertainty
Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY) has characterised the 2026 Cap Go Meh Festival in Singkawang, West Kalimantan, as a powerful symbol of unity and harmony amid global geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. AHY highlighted Singkawang's diverse ethnic composition and the festival's alignment with the 2026 Lunar New Year theme of "Harmoni Imlek Nusantara" (Lunar New Year Harmony of the Archipelago), underscoring Indonesia's commitment to preserving cultural diversity whilst maintaining national stability under President Prabowo Subianto's leadership.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:22 WIB
Residents Benefit from Work and Nutrition Support at Polri Palmerah Food Distribution Centre
The Nutrition Fulfilment Service Unit (SPPG) at Polri Palmerah in Jakarta provides both employment opportunities and free nutritious meals for local residents, including children, toddlers, and pregnant women. Local residents such as Wulan and Akrom have benefited from the programme, gaining employment while their families receive nutritional support, with the centre adjusting working arrangements during Ramadan to accommodate fasting volunteers.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:20 WIB
Iran-Israel Tensions Escalate, Jakarta Composite Index Plummets 218 Points as Foreign Investors Flee
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) dropped 218.66 points, or 2.66 percent, to 8,016.83 on Monday as escalating geopolitical tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran triggered a sell-off in Indonesian equities. Foreign investors recorded net sales of IDR 631.01 billion across the market, with major sales concentrated in large-cap and liquid stocks including energy and banking sectors. The index showed continued volatility on Tuesday, fluctuating around 8,015 levels amid ongoing global uncertainty.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:20 WIB
AWS Data Centres in UAE and Bahrain Crippled by Drone Attacks
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has confirmed that drone attacks have damaged two data centres in the United Arab Emirates and one facility in Bahrain, forcing them offline due to structural damage and power supply disruptions linked to the ongoing Middle East conflict. The incident has impacted critical services including EC2, S3, and DynamoDB, with AWS warning that recovery could take considerable time and advising customers to back up data or migrate workloads to other regions. Amazon has also issued notifications regarding extended delivery times across the Middle East region due to the escalating security situation.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:19 WIB
Regent of Pekalongan Arrested, Golkar Demands Cadres Uphold Good Governance Standards
Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq, a Golkar party member, has been arrested by Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) following a closed investigation in Central Java. Golkar's Secretary General Muhammad Sarmuji called on all party cadres holding government positions to uphold proper governance standards, expressing the party's regret over the incident while declining to comment on internal party details or the specific charges.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:19 WIB
The Radiance of Ramadan Blessings: Tring! by Pegadaian brings festive celebrations to 10 major Indonesian cities
PT Pegadaian is expanding its "Ramadan Bareng Tring!" festival across ten major Indonesian cities to promote digital financial literacy and digital gold investment through its Tring! application. Following successful events in five cities in late February, the festival will continue in Palembang, Denpasar, Bandung, Semarang, and Balikpapan in March 2026, featuring educational talks, live music performances, interactive games, UMKM bazaars, and social responsibility activities including breaking-fast meals with orphans.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:18 WIB
Jakarta Gudang Station Opens Motis Eid 2026 Registration with 24-Hour Service
Jakarta Gudang Station is providing 24-hour offline registration for the Ministry of Transport's free motorcycle transport by train (Motis) programme for Eid 2026. Registration opened from 1–29 March 2026 and can be completed online via nusantara.kemenhub.go.id or in person at designated stations, with participants requiring documents such as family card photos, ID cards, vehicle registration, and motorcycle photographs from multiple angles.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:18 WIB
Ukrainian National Abduction: Mother's DNA Matches Blood Traces Found in Tabanan Villa
DNA samples from the mother of an allegedly abducted Ukrainian national in Bali match blood traces discovered at a villa in Tabanan and inside a rented Avanza vehicle, strengthening police suspicions that the villa is directly connected to the incident. Six foreign nationals have been identified as suspects in the case and remain at large, with Balinese police coordinating with Interpol to locate them. The investigation began following a report of an attack on three motorcyclists in Jimbaran, resulting in the disappearance of the Ukrainian victim.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:17 WIB
Military Personnel Arrested in Maluku Following Alleged Cattle Theft
Military police have arrested a member of Yonif 735/Nawasena battalion in Maluku's Buru district on suspicion of stealing a resident's cattle on 27 February. The unit commander has stated that the military will not protect the suspect if found guilty and that the legal process is proceeding professionally, objectively, and transparently.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:16 WIB
Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq arrested in graft operation with assets worth Rp 85.6 billion
The Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) arrested Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq in a sting operation in Central Java on 3 March 2026. According to his asset declaration report filed with the KPK in March 2024, Arafiq held total wealth of approximately Rp 85.6 billion, including 26 properties across multiple cities, vehicles, and liquid assets, with outstanding debts of Rp 3.2 billion.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:16 WIB
Regent Pekalongan's Office Sealed Following KPK Sting Operation
The Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) conducted a sting operation (OTT) in Pekalongan, Central Java, with Regent Fadia Arafiq among those detained for further questioning in Jakarta. His office and several departmental offices within the local government have been sealed by the KPK with official notices, as authorities investigate suspected corruption offences.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:13 WIB
Commission I of DPR Commends Foreign Ministry's Swift Action to Protect Indonesian Citizens in Middle East
A member of Commission I of the DPR has praised the Foreign Ministry's rapid response in safeguarding Indonesian nationals amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The government's measures including security alerts, 24-hour hotlines, intensive monitoring, travel advisories, and layered evacuation contingency plans have been commended as demonstrating genuine state protection. The legislator also highlighted the empathetic approach of Indonesian ambassadors in educating citizens about crisis mitigation whilst supporting their psychological well-being during the emergency situation.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:13 WIB
PGI urges halt to military escalation in Middle East region
The Indonesian Council of Churches (PGI) has expressed deep concern over military escalation in the Middle East, warning that it risks triggering a global crisis and calling on relevant nations to cease hostilities. The organisation condemned military actions involving the United States, Israel, Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, emphasising its commitment to supporting affected civilians rather than political interests.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:13 WIB
KAI Jakarta: 583,000 Tickets Sold for 2026 Eid Travel Season
PT Kereta Api Indonesia's Jakarta regional operations has sold 583,178 tickets for the 2026 Eid holiday travel period (11 March to 1 April 2026), achieving approximately 56 per cent occupancy across long-distance trains departing from Gambir and Pasar Senen stations. Peak ticket sales occurred during 11-20 March, with 18 March recording the highest daily sales of 48,593 tickets, whilst approximately 476,923 seats remain available across all train classes.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 11:12 WIB
Labour Minister Issues Circular Demanding Religious Holiday Allowance Posts in District/City Administrations
Indonesia's Labour Minister Yassierli has issued a circular outlining requirements for the 2026 Religious Holiday Allowance (THR) payment, stipulating that district and city administrations must establish integrated THR coordination posts. The circular mandates that companies pay the THR in full no later than seven days before Eid 2026, with an estimated total of Rp124 trillion required to cover approximately 26.5 million workers registered with the labour social security agency.
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