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Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:31 WIB
The Secret Behind the Black Colour of Vehicle Tyres
Bridgestone explains that the black colour of tyres results from carbon black added during production, which also enhances durability and heat resistance. Carbon black, derived from crude oil, has been used since the early 20th century, and by the 1970s most tyres were produced entirely in black. The piece also notes that other pigments can be used, though black remains dominant.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:30 WIB
Iftar Schedule for Lombok Island and the NTB Region Today, 5 March 2026
Provides today’s iftar times for Lombok Island and the NTB region, listing Maghrib and Isha by city and regency. It also includes two duas for breaking the fast, with guidance on when to recite them, based on Ustaz Adi Hidayat and Almanhaj.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:30 WIB
Heavy rain and strong winds lash Jembrana, several trees topple and roofs ripped off
Extreme weather with heavy rain and gale-force winds battered Jembrana, Bali, from Wednesday night (4 March 2026) to Thursday dawn (5 March 2026), causing trees to fall, damaging roofs and triggering power outages. Local authorities reported multiple incidents, cleared debris, and urged residents to stay vigilant as conditions may persist.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:28 WIB
Branded Bras and Used Imported Underwear Snapped Up at Pasar Senen
Markets for second-hand clothing are filling up as buyers flock to affordable, branded underwear. Vendors say bras and underwear, many imported from South Korea and Japan, fetch about Rp35,000 each, with high-brand items displayed prominently to attract customers.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:28 WIB
Indonesia remains profitable on US crude despite rising oil prices
Energy Minister Lahadalia says Indonesia can still secure favorable terms for US crude as Brent climbs to about $83 a barrel, with Pertamina experienced in negotiating contracts. Jakarta is diversifying imports away from the Middle East toward the United States to bolster domestic crude supply security, while Singapore continues to supply refined fuels. The report notes heightened geopolitical tensions threaten Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint, underscoring ongoing concerns about supply disruptions.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:27 WIB
Collaboration Brings Sustainable Clean Water Solutions to NTT
ABB Indonesia partners with Happy Hearts Indonesia under the Water for All programme to deliver safe, sustainable water to schools in NTT, amid drought. The initiative highlights private sector CSR in addressing water scarcity and aligns with the SDGs for Clean Water and Education, in a context where Indonesia’s water scarcity is projected to rise and NTT faces drought emergencies.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:26 WIB
The Muara Angke Resident's Tale: 40 Years on the Tideline Amid Coastal Flooding and Economic Strain
In Muara Angke, a shell-peeler named Rokiyah has lived on the edge of tidal flooding for four decades, enduring floods, precarious homes, and health hazards while depending on the area for her livelihood. The story spotlights a vulnerable community coping with climate-driven risks and the daily struggle to survive and rebuild.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:25 WIB
Chandra Asri (TPIA) Clarifies Force Majeure Linked to Strait of Hormuz Developments
Chandra Asri Pacific Tbk (TPIA) has issued clarification on a force majeure notice to its customers amid geopolitical tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. The petrochemical producer stresses that the notice is a precautionary, contractual compliance measure to mitigate risk, and that operations continue with ongoing monitoring and selective run-rate adjustments to safeguard supply.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:25 WIB
REAL Aims for Recurring Revenue from Device and Telco Businesses
REAL, the Indonesian listed group, is expanding asset monetisation by partnering with Madinah Group Indonesia (MFlash) to develop device and telco solutions based on its property assets. The collaboration could unlock revenue from REAL's property, including an initial plan to open a 'Real MFlash' technology retail store at Pejaten Office Park in South Jakarta. The move is aimed at generating recurring income while strengthening governance, as the group also notes it has settled an administrative fine with the OJK.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:24 WIB
22-Year Delay: PPRT Bill Registers the Longest Stoppage in DPR History
Indonesia's Draft Law on Protection for Domestic Workers (PPRT) has reportedly become the DPR's longest-running bill, stalled for 22 years since its inception in 2004. Advocates cite constitutional obligations to protect workers and highlight that domestic workers remain inadequately protected under current law, with millions of migrant workers contributing significantly to the economy. The DPR's Legislative Body aims to complete and enact the law in 2026 while continuing to seek public input.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:22 WIB
PIK 2 (PANI) issuer posts Rp1.15 trillion profit attributable to owners of the parent in 2025
Emiten PIK 2 (PANI) Cetak Laba Rp 1,15 Triliun di 2025 Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia — PT Pantai Indah Kapuk Dua Tbk (PANI) mencatatkan laba yang dapat diatribusikan kepada pemilik entitas induk sepanjang 2025 sebesar Rp 1,15 triliun. Laba tersebut naik 83,55% secara tahunan (yoy). Mengutip laporan keuangan yang disampaikan kepada Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI), capaian laba tersebut berasal dari pendapatan yang tumbuh 52% yoy menjadi Rp 4,3 triliun dari tahun 2024 yang sebesar Rp 2,8 triliun.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:21 WIB
Gearing Up for Eid al-Fitr 2026 Mudik, MUN Prepares Makassar Toll Road
As Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri approaches, traffic on Makassar's toll roads is expected to rise by about six per cent during the H-7 to H+7 period. Peak mudik is forecast for 18 March 2026 (118,906 vehicles per day), with peak balik on 28 March 2026 (117,853 vehicles per day) for the combined MMN and MAN toll segments. The operators will deploy portable toll lanes, extra staff, and real-time CCTV monitoring, emphasising commuter service quality as tariff discounts do not apply to Makassar Toll Road.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:21 WIB
KPK: Proceeds from Corruption Involving Pekalongan Regent Could Build 400 Homes and 60 Kilometres of Roads
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) says corruption costs undermine public welfare. In the Pekalongan case involving Regent Fadia Arafia, tens of billions of rupiah allegedly diverted could fund about 400 homes and around 60 kilometres of roads. Investigators say Rp46 billion flowed to PT Raja Nusantara Berjaya between 2023 and 2026, but only Rp22 billion paid outsourcing salaries, with Rp24 billion allegedly benefiting the regent's family.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:21 WIB
The Game That Went Viral at The Game Awards 2025 Is Now Shutting Down Its Servers
Wildlight Entertainment’s Highguard, showcased at The Game Awards 2025 and released on 26 January 2026, is closing its servers on 12 March 2026 after a short life. Despite claiming over two million players, the game’s concurrent player numbers declined sharply, with Steam peaking at around 15,000 after the first week.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:21 WIB
Changan Secures Level 3 Autonomous Driving Approval in China
Changan Automobile has become the first Chinese car brand to receive MIIT's conditional approval for Level 3 autonomous driving. The permit enables a passenger car to operate autonomously on a single lane on selected expressways and urban elevated roads in Chongqing at up to 50 km/h, following more than five million kilometres of real-world testing. The milestone signals the readiness of Changan's SDA architecture and underpins the drive toward future mobility, with implications for markets including Indonesia.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:20 WIB
Traders complain about modern retail expansion, but Trade Minister says there’s no problem
Trade Minister Budi Santoso says the expansion of modern retail outlets is not a problem, pointing to the existing partnership scheme between distributors (Alfamart/Indomaret) and small grocers as well as MSME marketing support. The Indonesian Street Vendors Association cites about 2 million closures since the 2015 Economic Policy Package, but officials emphasise ongoing cooperation to keep the rural economy circulating.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:20 WIB
AI Triggers a Surge in Data Network Infrastructure Needs
AI is driving a sweeping transformation of data network infrastructure, with bandwidth demands for inter-data-centre connectivity rising for users, firms, and data-centre links. A Ciena survey of more than 1,300 data-centre professionals across 13 countries shows 53% expect AI workloads to strain infrastructure within two to three years, and 87% anticipate requiring 800 Gb/s or more per wavelength for DCI. In Indonesia, around half of new data centres are forecast to serve AI workloads, with bandwidth potentially rising sixfold over five years, underscoring the critical role of robust infrastructure in realising AI growth.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:20 WIB
Note the Dates! This One-Way and Ganjil-Genap Mudik Schedule for Lebaran 2026
The Indonesian government has announced traffic management measures for the Lebaran 2026 mudik and balik periods, including one-way traffic, contraflow and odd–even restrictions on key tol roads. The rules, set out in a joint decree by the Ministry of Transport, the Ministry of Public Works, and the Traffic Corps of the Indonesian Police, aim to safeguard safety and ensure smooth travel during the holiday exodus.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:19 WIB
Two TPSTs in Denpasar Target to Process 500 Tons of Waste per Day
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq visited the Tahura Ngurah Rai Integrated Waste Processing Facility in Denpasar with Bali Governor Wayan Koster and Denpasar Mayor I Gusti Ngurah Jaya Negara. Three new machines at Tahura Ngurah Rai and two at Kesiman Kertalangu are expected to raise Denpasar's daily waste processing capacity to 500 tons, reducing the burden on Suwung landfill. The waste-to-energy byproducts, RDF and carbon, will be sold to power plants and cement factories, with RDF priced around Rp 600,000 per ton; the initiative could push Denpasar toward more modern, efficient waste management similar to Banyumas, Central Java.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 15:17 WIB
MKMK urges objective and transparent Constitutional Court judge selection to avoid public uproar
Indonesia's Majelis Kehormatan Mahkamah Konstitusi (MKMK) has urged that the selection process for Constitutional Court judges be objective, accountable, transparent, and open, in a ruling on a report alleging ethical breaches by Judge Adies Kadir. The panel warned that departing from these principles could fuel public controversy and place a psychological burden on nominees; it also ruled that the three reports fell outside the MK's remit.
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