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Ugeng Wijaya: Agile, Innovation, and the Challenges of Modern Leadership

Agile and innovation management expert Ugeng Wijaya argues that the biggest obstacle to organisational transformation in Indonesia is not a lack of strategy but a leadership culture that prioritises compliance over experimentation. He contends that excessive caution and fear of personal legal risk prevent leaders from distributing trust and creating safe spaces for learning, rendering Agile adoption superficial.

NasDem's Reasons for Reappointing Sahroni as Commission III Deputy Chair

The NasDem Party has reappointed Ahmad Sahroni as Deputy Chair of the House of Representatives' Commission III on law, replacing Rusdi Masse who defected to the Indonesian Solidarity Party. Sahroni's return is notable given he was previously suspended and transferred to Commission I following controversial remarks during the August 2025 demonstrations, for which he received a six-month ethics sanction from the House Ethics Court.

Prabowo on the Inaugural Board of Peace Meeting in the United States

President Prabowo Subianto attended the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington D.C. at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, with discussions focused on implementing and sustaining the Gaza ceasefire. Indonesia reaffirmed its non-aligned foreign policy stance and commitment to a two-state solution, participating alongside seven other nations in the so-called "Group of 8" aimed at brokering lasting peace in Palestine.

Traffic Corps: Transport Operators and Drivers Commit to Ensuring Lebaran Homecoming Safety

The Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) has announced that public transport operators and drivers have pledged to uphold road safety during the 2026 Lebaran homecoming season. Fleet-wide inspections, roadworthiness checks, and driver fitness protocols are among the key commitments, as authorities emphasise that coordination between regulators, law enforcement, operators, and drivers is essential to reducing accident rates during the peak travel period.

Prabowo assures US Chamber of Commerce of conducive investment climate in Indonesia

President Prabowo Subianto addressed American business leaders at a Business Summit hosted by the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington DC, guaranteeing that Indonesia maintains a conducive investment climate underpinned by political and economic stability, rule of law, and anti-corruption efforts. He highlighted that foreign investment in Indonesia reached US$53 billion last year and introduced the Danantara Investment Management Agency as the country's sovereign wealth fund, whilst outlining op

Jakarta Composite Opens Higher as Asian and Wall Street Markets Rally in Unison

The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) opened 47 points higher at 8,357 on Thursday, buoyed by gains across Asian bourses and a strong Wall Street session driven by technology stocks. BNI Sekuritas projected further strengthening, noting support at 8,180-8,230 and resistance at 8,350-8,430, whilst trading volumes remained thin due to Lunar New Year holidays across several major Asian markets.

Transjakarta and MRT Allow Passengers to Break Fast on Board — Here Are the Rules

Jakarta's major public transport operators, Transjakarta and MRT Jakarta, have introduced special Ramadan policies permitting passengers to break their fast whilst in transit. Both services restrict consumption to water and light snacks such as dates for a maximum of 10 minutes after the Maghrib call to prayer, with heavy meals, coffee, tea, and syrup expressly prohibited to maintain cleanliness and comfort for all passengers.

Yesterday's Crime Report: Brawl Hotspots to Crash at JK's Residence Fence

Jakarta authorities are stepping up security at brawl-prone locations across the capital during Ramadan, with the Civil Service Police Unit coordinating with the military and police to double patrols. In other incidents, a reportedly intoxicated female driver crashed into former Vice President Jusuf Kalla's residence fence, whilst police arrested suspects in a luxury hotel theft, an ecstasy distribution ring, and a Rp400 million burglary allegedly committed by the homeowner's daughter's boyfrien

Ramadhan, Inflation, and Zakat: Testing the Economic Justice of the Ummah

An opinion piece argues that Ramadhan's consumption boom, which significantly drives Indonesia's GDP given that household spending accounts for 53–55 per cent of output, risks exacerbating inequality if inflation goes unchecked and zakat remains a mere annual ritual. The author contends that from a maqashid al-syariah perspective, price stability and productively managed zakat could transform Ramadhan into an annual engine of genuine economic justice rather than a seasonal spike that leaves the

Prabowo Outlines Keys to Economic Stability in Meeting with US Business Leaders

President Prabowo Subianto met with the US Chamber of Commerce, US-ASEAN Business Council, and US-Indonesia Society in Washington DC, presenting Indonesia's strategy for maintaining economic growth above 5 per cent whilst accelerating infrastructure development and energy transition. He emphasised political stability, rule of law, and good governance as essential foundations for investor confidence, alongside a pragmatic commitment to renewable energy, electric vehicles, and green industry.

PAM Jaya and WCR Provide Nutrition Education to Prevent Stunting

Jakarta's regional water utility PAM Jaya, through its women's organisation Daya Wanita, has partnered with Women and Children Resilience (WCR) to deliver nutrition and clean water education programmes aimed at preventing stunting across North Jakarta. The initiative targets mothers through PKK groups and Posyandu cadres, emphasising the critical link between animal protein intake, clean water access, and child development in shaping the nation's future generations.

Epstein Scandal's Fallout in Asia

Newly released FBI documents comprising 3.5 million pages reveal Jeffrey Epstein's extensive network of business and political connections across Asia, including links to Hong Kong tycoons Li Ka-shing and the Kuok family, Indian minister Hardeep Singh Puri, and senior Chinese officials. The files expose Epstein as far more than a sex offender, depicting him as a behind-the-scenes power broker who facilitated transnational business deals, intelligence exchanges, and high-level political introduct

Prabowo Attends Board of Peace Summit in the US Today

President Prabowo Subianto is attending the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington, D.C., where he is also expected to sign a reciprocal trade tariff agreement with the United States, potentially at a rate of 19 per cent on Indonesian imports. The move has drawn criticism, notably from former Deputy Foreign Minister Dino Patti Djalal, who raised concerns about unequal standing among member states, Trump's personal dominance over the council, and the exclusion of Palestine despite Israel's

Annual "alarm" of affordable markets ahead of Ramadan

The Situbondo regency government in East Java has launched its annual affordable food programme in collaboration with Bulog and PT Sinergi Gula Nusantara to stabilise staple food prices ahead of Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah. The market intervention initiative offers basic commodities below the government-set maximum retail price to counter seasonal demand-driven price surges, reflecting the routine policy instrument deployed by local governments across Indonesia during the fasting month.

Indonesia and US Agree on Rp116 Trillion in Trade Deals, Including Soybean and Wheat Imports

Indonesian and American firms signed trade and investment deals worth over US$7 billion (Rp116 trillion) on the eve of President Prabowo Subianto's meeting with President Donald Trump to finalise a broader reciprocal trade agreement. The deals include major agricultural commodity purchases — 1 million metric tonnes of soybeans, 1.6 million tonnes of maize, 93,000 tonnes of cotton, and up to 5 million tonnes of wheat by 2030 — alongside semiconductor joint ventures and a Freeport-McMoRan mining p

More Than 20 Countries to Attend Inaugural Peace Board Session

Over 20 countries are expected to attend the inaugural meeting of the Board of Peace established by US President Donald Trump, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. Trump announced the board's formation in January, inviting around 50 nations to join an organisation aimed at supporting Gaza's reconstruction and the path to peace.

How Is the Military Involved in Building Merah Putih Cooperatives?

Indonesia's military has been actively involved in the construction of village-level Merah Putih cooperatives, with Military District Commands pressuring village heads to provide land and signing cooperation agreements with local leaders. A Tempo magazine investigation reveals cases in Bantul, Yogyakarta and Bangkalan, Madura where military personnel have demanded new buildings meeting specific government specifications, overriding existing village infrastructure and drawing formal protests from

US Military on Standby to Strike Iran from Saturday

CBS News reports that US forces have been placed on standby for a possible strike against Iran starting Saturday, though President Trump has not yet decided whether to proceed. The development comes amid ongoing nuclear negotiations between Washington and Tehran, with Trump warning of consequences "far worse" than previous strikes should diplomacy fail.

Environment Minister: Indonesia Currently Facing Triple Planetary Crisis

Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has declared that Indonesia is in the grip of a triple planetary crisis encompassing climate change, pollution, and waste. Speaking at a river clean-up event in Bogor, he cited UNFCCC data showing 2024 was the hottest year on record and warned that no Indonesian river is free from waste contamination, whilst the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) reinforced the message by reiterating its fatwa declaring indiscriminate waste dumping as religiously forbidden.

Flooding on Janger Toll Road at KM 4 Causes Heavy Traffic Towards Tomang

Flooding on the Jakarta-Tangerang (Janger) toll road at KM 4 near Kedoya caused significant traffic congestion towards Tomang, with Jasa Marga warning motorists of standing water on the right lane. Heavy traffic volume also affected multiple sections of the Jagorawi and Jakarta-Cikampek toll roads, compounding congestion across Greater Jakarta's major arterial routes.

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