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Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:31 WIB
Kompolnas Finds New CCTV Footage in Makassar Police Shooting of a Teenager Bertrand Eko Prasetyo
Kompolnas says it has obtained new CCTV footage offering a different perspective on the Makassar shooting of 18-year-old Bertrand Eko Prasetyo. The commission notes the footage supports a view of social disturbance at the scene and says the shots did not appear to be directed at the victim, though further scientific analysis is needed. The latest development is the police officer involved being named a suspect, a step Kompolnas calls a positive signal in handling cases involving officers.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:30 WIB
454 Post Offices distribute aid in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra
The government is mobilising 454 PT Pos Indonesia branches to disseminate adaptive social assistance to flood and landslide victims across Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra. Distribution uses digital payment methods, with the initial phase targeting completion by 15 March, and efforts to complete before Eid al-Fitr to support household recovery. In total, Rp878.6 billion is allocated for three disaster-related social support programmes, including BIH housing assistance, BSSE economic stimulus, and life insurance payments to affected individuals.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:30 WIB
Why Emotions Can Overpower Reason: A Psychologist Explains
Emotions can overrule rational thought when the amygdala is strongly activated, triggering instinctive responses. The piece explains that the prefrontal cortex governs rational thinking and emotional regulation, but when it is underdeveloped or under-trained, emotions can drive impulsive actions. It also highlights how environments that discourage reflective dialogue in childhood may hinder healthy emotional expression and self-control.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:29 WIB
Indonesian House of Representatives Members Back Government in Maintaining National Energy Supply and Prices
Jamaludin Malik of Commission XII DPR RI backs government steps via the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to stabilise the national energy supply and prices amid global geopolitical dynamics, emphasising the need for storage expansion and price stability ahead of Ramadan and Idul Fitri. He highlights increasing energy resilience and a target storage capacity of 90 days, noting current BBM stocks around three weeks. The government is conducting feasibility studies to align storage with international standards.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:29 WIB
Many Roads Still Pothole-Ridden Ahead of Mudik 2026, Lawmaker Says Repairs Must Not Still Be Underway Seven Days Before Eid al-Fitr
A Indonesian lawmaker warns that many roads on the Mudik 2026 route remain pothole-ridden, despite ongoing repairs by the Ministry of Public Works. He urges that no roadworks should be underway seven days before Eid al-Fitr, and calls for adequate rest-area capacity to prevent fatigue-related accidents on toll roads, with BPJT instructed to ensure minimum service standards.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:26 WIB
Lawmakers Urge Evaluation of the Book-Publishing System to Ensure Affordable Prices
A member of Indonesia's DPR Commission X, Abdul Fikri Faqih, calls for evaluating the government’s book-publishing system to guarantee affordable and accessible books across the archipelago. He cites high logistics costs and distribution challenges, urging subsidies and fair distribution, alongside stronger digitalisation of education.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:26 WIB
DJP Adds Service Channels Through Coretax Form and Coretax Mobile
Indonesia's Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) has launched Coretax Form and Coretax Mobile to broaden access to tax services as part of strengthening the Coretax system. The new features enable offline form filling, uploading, and mobile activation of Coretax accounts via M-Pajak, with availability on major app stores. By 5 March 2026, filings for Tax Year 2025 exceeded six million, underscoring demand for more inclusive digital services and the aim to boost compliance before the deadline.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:24 WIB
Environment Minister Urges Intensified Sorting to Curb Organic Waste at Suwung Landfill
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has urged all stakeholders to intensify waste sorting to reduce organic waste reaching final disposal facilities, including Suwung Landfill in Bali, as the government targets closing open dumping by March 2026. He warned Suwung is heavily polluted and that closing it without further planning could provoke social unrest, and announced technical assistance for Badung Regency, including wood waste solutions and an incinerator, pending environmental clearance.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:22 WIB
Deputy Minister for Communications and Digital: Religious AI Platforms Must Use Accurate Data
Deputy Minister Nezar Patria stressed that religious AI platforms must rely on accurate data sources, warning that poor training could yield biased or misleading answers. At the launch of the Islamic AI platform Aiman and Aisha in Jakarta, he noted risk-mitigation measures that steer sensitive questions away from automated replies toward human guidance. Ahmad Imam Mujaddid Rais of Muhammadiyah's Lazismu hailed the initiative as a timely solution, urging developers to include scholarly references and fatwas for more comprehensive information.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:21 WIB
Geology Agency says Mount Marapi seismic activity relatively stable
The Geology Agency reports Mount Marapi’s seismic activity for 16–28 February 2026 remains relatively stable, with no signs of increased magma supply or tremor. RSAM values fluctuate around baseline and coherence is mid-to-high, indicating ongoing post-eruption activity without escalation toward a larger eruption.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:21 WIB
Riva Siahaan and Yoki Firnandi File Appeals Against Oil Case Verdict
Riva Siahaan, chief executive of Pertamina Patra Niaga, and Yoki Firnandi, chief executive of Pertamina International Shipping, have lodged appeals against the court verdict in the Pertamina oil governance corruption case. The judges sentenced Riva and co-defendant Maya Kusmaya to nine years and Edward Corne to ten years; the defence says the verdict does not match trial facts and asserts there was no loss to Pertamina.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:21 WIB
Safe Driving During Ramadan: Break Strategies and Effective Power Naps
A safety expert advises drivers fasting during Ramadan to schedule rest every 1.5 to 2 hours, with an initial 15–20 minute break featuring stretching, and a second break for a power nap of 5–30 minutes to restore stamina. The advice emphasises stepping out to stretch and inspect the vehicle, and cautions fatigue can set in after about two hours of driving.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:20 WIB
Buleleng Implements 2026 Social Assistance Digitalisation, Residents Can No Longer Claim They Are Poor
Buleleng Regency will implement digitalisation of social assistance in 2026 via a cross-agency NIK-based system. It will automatically determine eligibility using linked data, preventing residents from claiming poverty if they have assets or access to credit; a central-government piloting project supported by the DTSEN indicators. About 267,154 households will be profiled, with 2,750 agents deployed to assist, and a grievance window provided.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:20 WIB
iPhone 16 Series Prices Fall in March 2026 After iPhone 17 Release
In March 2026, prices of the iPhone 16 series fell at authorised Indonesian distributors such as iBox and Digimap following the release of the iPhone 17. Despite the new model, the 16 remains attractive due to mature Apple Intelligence support and the A18 chipset, with price reductions enhancing value for money. The piece also contrasts key features and advises buying from authorised resellers and notes the iOS 26.2.1 release.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:20 WIB
To curb accidents, motorcyclists urged to switch to the Free Mudik Programme
Indonesia's deputy chair of DPR's Commission V, Syaiful Huda, called on the government to provide safer transport alternatives during the mudik homecoming period, including a Free Mudik Programme. He cited that from 2022 to 2025 around 75.9% of mudik accidents involved motorcycle users, equating to about 179,566 mudik travellers, and argued that some could be redirected to safer modes such as buses or trains, especially for families with children.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:20 WIB
Police Find Numerous Online Gambling Accounts, Send Message to Banks
Polri's Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) has urged banks to tighten account-opening checks, applying strict KYC and AML controls to prevent the financial system from being used for online gambling. It also proposes centralised review of accounts linked to gambling and cites asset seizures as evidence of cross-ministerial cooperation to combat online gambling.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:19 WIB
CALS Accuses MKMK of Applying Double Standards in Adies Kadir Case
The Constitutional and Administrative Law Society (CALS) criticises what it calls double standards in how the Majelis Kehormatan Mahkamah Konstitusi (MKMK) handles a report of alleged ethics violations by Adies Kadir, a newly sworn-in Constitutional Court judge. MKMK ruled it would not proceed, saying it lacked jurisdiction, prompting CALS and scholars to consider pursuing the matter via the administrative court (PTUN) and highlighting a perceived inconsistency with a 2025 case involving Arsul Sani.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:19 WIB
Prabowo Urges Faster Conversion of LPG Stoves to Electric Stoves to Reduce Import Dependence
President Prabowo has directed that the conversion from LPG to electric stoves be accelerated, urging quicker implementation of a programme to cut import dependence and subsidy burdens. The plan includes backing from the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology and a task force led by Brian Yuliarto, with a target of implementing clean energy within three to four years.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:18 WIB
Iranian Ambassador: Strait of Hormuz Is Not Closed
Iran's ambassador to Indonesia, Mohammad Boroujerdi, says Tehran has not closed the Strait of Hormuz and maintains wartime traffic protocols. He argues that compliant ships can pass easily and blames US actions for regional security concerns, as tensions rise following an Israeli attack on Tehran and reports of explosions. Tasnim and Fars later report the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, prompting Iran to declare a 40-day mourning period and seven days of national holidays.
Thu, 05 Mar 2026, 18:17 WIB
Used for Corruption, the KPK Seizes Five Cars in a Customs Import Bribery Case
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has seized five motor vehicles from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) headquarters in Jakarta in connection with an import-related bribery case. The cars are suspected to have been obtained from corruption proceeds and were used to support operational activities; the investigation implicates PT Blueray and alleged manipulation of import routes under Finance Ministry regulations.
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