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Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:32 WIB
SKK Migas and West Natuna Exploration Limited Commence FID Implementation Phase for Mako Gas Field
SKK Migas and West Natuna Exploration Limited have commenced the Final Investment Decision (FID) implementation phase for the Mako Gas Field, located offshore the Anambas Islands in Riau Islands Province. The project involves collaboration between the Government, WNEL as operator, PT Nations Natuna Barat, and BNI financing, with PLN EPI secured as the offtaker via a Gas Sales Agreement. First gas production is targeted for the fourth quarter of 2027, contributing to national gas supply sustainability and energy security.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:30 WIB
Council of Islamic Scholars: Family Resilience is the Foundation for Building a Robust Civilisation
The Council of Islamic Scholars (Majelis Hukama Muslimin) has emphasised that family resilience is the fundamental foundation for constructing a strong and sustainable civilisation. The organisation's Executive Director argues that families serve as the primary bulwark against various social crises and that the values of Ramadan—including self-discipline, communal prayer, and charitable giving—should be embedded within family life to strengthen social bonds and character education.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:25 WIB
BPS optimistic inflation returns to normal in April following low base effect
Indonesia's Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) projects year-on-year inflation will normalise in April 2026 once the low base effect dissipates. The elevated inflation readings of 3.55 per cent in January and 4.76 per cent in February 2026 are largely attributed to comparisons with the depressed price levels of early 2025, when a 50 per cent electricity tariff discount implemented by the government induced deflation.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:21 WIB
Middle East Tensions Rise Following US-Israel Attack on Iran; Ministry of Hajj: 6,047 Umrah Pilgrims Have Returned to Indonesia
The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has confirmed that 6,047 umrah pilgrims have safely returned to Indonesia from February 28 to March 1, 2026, following escalating security tensions in the Middle East stemming from a US-Israel attack on Iran. The government has coordinated the phased repatriation through 17 flights and emphasised the prioritisation of pilgrim safety and welfare, with approximately 58,873 Indonesian umrah participants still remaining in Saudi Arabia as of March 1. The ministry has urged umrah travel organisers (PPIU) to fulfil their obligations and called on pilgrims to maintain contact with Indonesian diplomatic missions should they require assistance or protection.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:21 WIB
Jordan activates emergency energy plan amid gas supply disruption
Jordan's Energy Minister announced that regional developments have halted the country's natural gas imports, prompting authorities to activate an emergency energy plan utilising alternative sources including liquefied natural gas and fuel oil to maintain electricity supply. Israel's closure of the Leviathan gas field following coordinated US-Israeli strikes against Iran has disrupted a critical energy source for both Egypt and Jordan.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:21 WIB
Ministry of Agriculture: CPO Production Ensures Safe Cooking Oil Supply Ahead of Ramadan and Eid
Indonesia's Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that crude palm oil (CPO) production and national stocks are secure to meet the anticipated 10-15% surge in cooking oil demand during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 2026. The ministry is coordinating with trade authorities and food security taskforces to maintain supply chain stability from mills to retail, whilst balancing CPO allocation between domestic food needs and the mandatory B40/B50 biodiesel programme. The government has implemented digital monitoring systems to track fresh fruit bunches from plantations to mills, particularly in major producing regions such as Riau, Central Kalimantan, and North Sumatra.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:20 WIB
Indonesia and Uzbekistan Launch Free Trade Agreement Negotiations
Indonesia and Uzbekistan have formally launched negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) through a joint statement and signed an Agreement on Trade and Investment Cooperation, establishing a joint working group for technical cooperation. The move is intended to expand market access for flagship products, strengthen value chains, and support MSMEs, capitalising on a 48.9 per cent increase in bilateral trade over the past five years to reach $181.4 million in 2025. Uzbekistan's strategic geographical position in Central Asia is expected to serve as a gateway for Indonesian products to access broader regional markets.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:19 WIB
PBNU Leader Condemns US-Israeli Attacks on Iran
Yahya Cholil Staquf, Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama, has strongly condemned the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, describing them as brutal actions that destabilise the international order and risk triggering uncontrollable global conflict and a resurgence of radicalism. While expressing condolences over the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Staquf also criticised Iran's retaliatory strikes, urging the Indonesian Government to leverage its position in the Band of Friends to mediate a peaceful resolution to the escalating conflict.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:18 WIB
PalmCo Profit Grows 65 Per Cent to Rp6.19 Trillion in 2025
PT Perkebunan Nusantara IV (PTPN IV) PalmCo, a subholding of PTPN III, reported unaudited net profit of Rp6.19 trillion for 2025, representing a significant 65 per cent year-on-year growth driven by improved operational productivity and internal company transformation. The performance was supported by increased fresh fruit bunch (TBS) productivity of 20.63 tonnes per hectare and crude palm oil (CPO) productivity growth of 9 per cent to 4.70 tonnes per hectare, alongside enhanced asset management reflected in a Return on Asset (ROA) of 7.9 per cent, exceeding the initial target of 4.9 per cent.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:16 WIB
Illegal Mining Operations Damage Provincial Road in Tasikmalaya
Alleged illegal sand mining operations along AH Nasution Road in Tasikmalaya's Mangkubumi District are contaminating a recently rehabilitated provincial highway with soil and debris from dozens of dump trucks operating daily. Residents and road users have lodged complaints, with allegations that the mining operation is connected to a Tasikmalaya City DPRD member from the Democratic Party, and are calling for provincial government intervention to enforce closure and enforcement action.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:15 WIB
Observer Refutes Trump's False Narrative on Khamenei, Warns Indonesia Not to Be Dazzled by US-Israel
An international relations observer from Moestopo University has criticised the joint US-Israel attacks on Iran during nuclear negotiations as a grave breach of diplomatic ethics. The expert warns Indonesia to exercise caution regarding geopolitical dynamics and urges the nation not to be swayed by US-Israel positioning, cautioning that such escalation carries significant regional and global consequences, particularly for the economy and international alliances.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:14 WIB
Ministry uses social forestry to boost community welfare
The Ministry of Forestry's Director General emphasised that the Social Forestry Program must extend beyond granting forest management access to include collaboration among government, private sector, and civil society organisations to strengthen community economic empowerment. The programme has so far granted access to 8.33 million hectares of forest land through 11,192 decrees benefiting approximately 1.4 million households nationally, with East Kalimantan alone accounting for over 360,000 hectares across 223 permits.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:14 WIB
When Witness Refuses to Implicate His Mother as Suspect in Noel Ebenezer K3 Certificate Case
A witness in the K3 occupational safety certificate corruption case has declined to see his mother, Enggarwati, charged as a suspect, despite her company depositing approximately 4.4 billion rupiah to Labour Ministry officials. Deka Perdanawan, operational director of PT Delta Indonesia, testified that whilst his mother's company made illegal deposits for certificate processing, she has only been questioned by the KPK as a witness, not charged as a defendant. The case involves former Deputy Labour Minister Noel Ebenezer and ten other defendants accused of extorting 6.52 billion rupiah from certificate applicants since 2021.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:14 WIB
Ramadan Safari in Kampar: Riau Deputy Police Chief Urges Community to Strengthen Security and Order
The Riau Regional Police conducted a Ramadan Safari event in Kampar, where Deputy Police Chief Brigjen Hengki Haryadi emphasised the importance of synergy between law enforcement and all elements of society in addressing global security challenges, cybercrime, and transnational criminal activities. The event highlighted coordinated surveillance systems, concerns over digital crime, cross-border drug trafficking through Malaysia, and motorcycle gang activities involving minors as key security priorities heading into Eid al-Fitr.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:12 WIB
Ministry of Finance: Domestic Economic Resilience is Key Amid Global Dynamics
Indonesia's manufacturing sector demonstrated continued expansion in February 2026, with the Manufacturing PMI rising to 53.8 from 52.6 the previous month, driven by increased new demand and production growth. The Ministry of Finance emphasised that maintaining domestic economic resilience through fiscal stimulus, investment climate improvements, and job creation is crucial as global geopolitical tensions, including the Israel-US attack on Iran and Hormuz Strait closure, pose risks to supply chains and energy markets. Despite external headwinds, Indonesia's fundamental economic indicators remain solid, with sustained trade surplus, strong consumer confidence, and manageable inflation, supported by robust domestic demand and non-oil exports.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:10 WIB
MPR Chairman Reveals Try Sutrisno's Message Before Passing Away
MPR Chairman Ahmad Muzani disclosed that the late Vice President Try Sutrisno had expressed a wish before his death for a fifth amendment to the 1945 Constitution to be enacted before he passed away. Sutrisno, who served as Vice President from 1993 to 1998, emphasised that the amendment should be undertaken to preserve national unity and ensure Indonesia's better future. The former military leader, who also served as head of the Army General Staff and Commander of the Armed Forces, passed away at RSPAD Gatot Subroto on 2 March 2026 after receiving treatment since mid-February.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:06 WIB
Coal Mining Fire in South Kalimantan Demonstrates Critical Governance Crisis
A coal mine fire at KM 171 in Satui District, Tanah Bumbu Regency, South Kalimantan, exemplifies severe deficiencies in mining governance in the province. The incident, occurring in the same location where a national highway collapsed into an abandoned pit in 2022, reveals systemic failures in integrated planning and oversight that place critical infrastructure and public safety at serious risk. Environmental and engineering experts warn that the combination of unstable terrain and active mining operations—including suspected illegal mining—creates inevitable disaster conditions with threats to air quality, groundwater, and land stability.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:04 WIB
Highlighting Middle East Conflict Impact, Ibas Urges Strengthening of Energy and Economy
Deputy Speaker of the Indonesian People's Consultative Assembly Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono warns that escalating armed conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States threatens global energy stability and Indonesia's economy, particularly through disruption of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. He calls for a three-pillar strategic response encompassing strengthened energy resilience, economic stability and protection of citizens, and active diplomatic engagement based on Indonesia's long-standing independent and active foreign policy principles.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:04 WIB
Minister Seeks Responsive Cybersecurity to Combat Gender-Based Violence
Indonesia's Women Empowerment and Child Protection Minister has launched the Shecure Digital Initiative in partnership with UNFPA and cybersecurity company ITSEC Asia to address online gender-based violence through education, technical protection, and advocacy. The minister emphasised that digital protection requires systemic, victim-oriented cybersecurity and that ensuring safe digital spaces is essential to prevent women and children from withdrawing from online participation and limiting Indonesia's potential.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 23:04 WIB
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah: 6,047 Umrah Pilgrims Have Returned Home Safely
Indonesia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) confirmed that 6,047 umrah pilgrims have safely returned to Indonesia between 28 February and 1 March 2026 amid heightened security concerns in the Middle East. The government is coordinating the phased repatriation process through coordinated flights, whilst approximately 58,873 Indonesian pilgrims remain in Saudi Arabia under close monitoring. The ministry urged prospective pilgrims to postpone their journeys until conditions in the Middle East stabilise and established clear protocols for emergency support through Indonesian diplomatic missions.
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