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Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:30 WIB
National Police Pursue Drug Trafficker Boy and Courier in Koko Erwin Network
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) are actively searching for two drug trafficking suspects: A. Hamid alias Boy, an alleged drug dealer, and Satriawan alias Awan, a courier in the network of suspected major trafficker Koko Erwin. The suspects are listed on the police's wanted persons list, with investigations revealing that Boy allegedly transferred approximately Rp1.8 billion to a former police chief, who subsequently distributed funds related to narcotics operations in Bima City, West Nusa
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:30 WIB
Ministry of Education and Culture Releases Disaster Education Guidelines
The Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture has launched a Disaster Education Guide and Technical Instructions for learning in educational institutions affected by disasters. The guidelines provide schools with full flexibility to adapt their curriculum during emergencies, emphasising psychosocial support, personal safety, disaster mitigation, and essential literacy and numeracy skills alongside disaster preparedness education. The ministry targets that by 2029, 80 per cent of local governm
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:26 WIB
Breaking News: Former Vice President Try Sutrisno Passes Away
General (retired) Try Sutrisno, Indonesia's sixth Vice President, has passed away at Gatot Soebroto Central Military Hospital in Jakarta on Monday, 2 March 2026, at 06:58 WIB. The announcement was made by the Communication Team of the Association of Army Retirees (PPAD) on Monday morning. The body will be washed at the hospital's mortuary before being transferred to the family residence in Menteng, Central Jakarta for funeral proceedings.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:25 WIB
Indonesia's Manufacturing PMI Reaches Highest Level in Nearly Two Years Ahead of Eid
Indonesia's manufacturing sector expanded robustly in February 2026, with the Purchasing Managers' Index reaching 53.8—the highest level in nearly two years—driven by increased demand ahead of the Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr holiday season. The expansion was underpinned by a sharp rise in new orders, particularly from export markets which showed growth for the first time in six months, whilst employment and production activity increased at their strongest pace since mid-2024. The sector has now been
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:24 WIB
India's Cheap Russian Oil Era Narrows
India's multi-year advantage of importing discounted Russian crude is narrowing as major refiners become increasingly cautious about enforcement action against so-called "ghost" tankers transporting Russian oil. The shift signals a tightening of India's access to below-market Russian energy supplies that had provided significant cost savings during international sanctions.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:24 WIB
Husband in Riau Islands Mutilates Wife; Strengthening of Domestic Violence Victim Services Called For
A 67-year-old man in Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands, fatally assaulted and mutilated his 60-year-old wife following a domestic dispute on 25 February 2026. Deputy Chairman of Commission VIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives Singgih Januratmoko has called for comprehensive state action, including strengthened premarital education, enhanced victim protection services at the regional level, and stricter law enforcement to address domestic violence as a systematic social problem.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:24 WIB
Fuel Prices Officially Rise in March 2026 in Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara; Check Latest Price List
Multiple fuel retailers including Pertamina, Shell, BP-AKR, and VIVO officially raised petrol and diesel prices from 1 March 2026 across Indonesia, with varying increases by region and fuel grade. Pertamax prices increased from Rp 11,800 to Rp 12,300 per litre in Bali, whilst other fuel types and suppliers implemented similar adjustments. The price adjustments affected consumers across Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara with premium fuels experiencing increases of between 300 and 1
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:23 WIB
Pertamina Launches Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility Programme to Restore Former Mining Land in Palembang
PT Pertamina's Patra Niaga unit has launched an integrated Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) programme to rehabilitate approximately 105 hectares of former clay mining land in two Palembang neighbourhoods. The four-pillar initiative has achieved significant results, including a 25% increase in brick artisans' income and a 133% rise in women farmers' earnings, whilst managing 85% of household waste through organic and inorganic waste management systems.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:22 WIB
Public Works Minister Explains Sequence of Events Behind Two Directors-General's Resignations
Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo has disclosed that the recent resignations of two directors-general—from the Water Resources and the Creation of Works directorates—followed the discovery of substantial state financial losses by the State Audit Board (BPK). The ministry received two audit letters, the first in January 2025 indicating approximately Rp3 trillion in losses, later reduced to around Rp1 trillion in an August 2025 letter, prompting Hanggodo to establish new oversight teams with ass
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:20 WIB
The Disappearance of Flood-Control Reservoirs in Jabodetabek, from Thousands to Just 187
The number of natural situ (reservoirs) serving as flood control mechanisms in the Greater Jakarta region (Jabodetabek) has drastically declined from thousands to merely 187, with many of these remaining reservoirs no longer functioning properly. The shrinkage is primarily driven by land conversion and urban development, exemplified by Situ Kuru in South Tangerang, which has diminished from 5 hectares to just 0.54 hectares, directly exacerbating flooding risks in the region. This loss of vital w
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:20 WIB
Fuel prices across all Indonesian petrol stations rise officially, effective 2 March 2026
All fuel supply operators across Indonesia, including Pertamina, Shell, BP-AKR, and Vivo Energy, have raised non-subsidised fuel prices at petrol stations effective 1 March 2026. Pertamax (RON 92) increased to Rp 12,300 per litre from Rp 11,800, whilst diesel (Dexlite) rose to Rp 14,200 per litre from Rp 13,250 per litre, in accordance with the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry's pricing formula. Subsidised fuels such as Pertalite (RON 90) and subsidised diesel remained unchanged at Rp 10,00
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:18 WIB
Monday: Jakarta Mobile Driving Licence Service Available Until Noon
The Jakarta Metro Police's Traffic Directorate is operating mobile Driving Licence (SIM) services at five locations across Jakarta on Monday, from 08:00 to 12:00 WIB. The service handles renewals for Class A and C licences that remain valid, with fees of IDR80,000 and IDR75,000 respectively, plus additional charges for psychological testing and insurance totalling IDR87,500.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:18 WIB
Legal Roundup: Koko Erwin Courier Named Suspect and Immigration Braces for Foreign National Overstays
Indonesian National Police have designated a courier for drug syndicate leader Koko Erwin as a suspect following his arrest in February, as part of an investigation into methamphetamine trafficking in West Nusa Tenggara. Additionally, Balinese immigration authorities are preparing for potential foreign national overstays arising from Middle East conflict-related flight disruptions, whilst police also launched operations against illegal tin processing in Belitung and enhanced security measures in
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:18 WIB
Analysts: US-Israel-Iran Conflict Could Trigger Global Recession Risk from Oil Prices
Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East following US military action against Iran pose significant risks to global energy markets, with analysts warning that disruptions to Strait of Hormuz shipping routes—through which over 14 million barrels of crude oil pass daily—could drive oil prices above $100 per barrel and trigger a global recession. Iran's substantial reserves of naval mines and short-range missiles provide it with the capability to make the strategic waterway unsafe for co
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:17 WIB
Impact of Escalating Middle East Tensions on Flights to and from Indonesia
Escalating military conflict in the Middle East, triggered by Israeli and American strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian counterattacks, has prompted multiple regional nations to close their airspace, causing major international airlines to cancel operations. Indonesia's Ministry of Transport reports that numerous carriers including Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and others have suspended flights, though domestic carriers Garuda Indonesia and Lion Air remain largely unaffected with so
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:17 WIB
Indonesia's Sixth Vice President Try Sutrisno Passes Away
Try Sutrisno, the sixth Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, died on 2 March 2026 at Gatot Soebroto Central Military Hospital (RSPAD) in Jakarta at 06.58 Western Indonesian Time. The confirmation was made by the former head of RSPAD, Lieutenant General (Retired) Albertus Budi Sulistya, with the body to be prepared at the hospital mortuary before being transferred to a funeral home in central Jakarta for viewing.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:15 WIB
Iran vs Israel and US conflict: Gold and energy stocks poised for gains
Escalating geopolitical tensions between the US, Israel and Iran are driving a global capital rotation towards commodity-based assets and safe-haven investments, with particular momentum in gold, energy and shipping stocks. Rising concerns over potential disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz—a critical conduit for roughly one-fifth of global oil supply—have pushed commodity prices higher, benefiting Indonesian mining and energy producers. Gold prices have approached $5,278 per troy ounce, crude oi
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:14 WIB
Signals of IHSG Rally Strengthening: Five Recommended Stocks with Profit Potential
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) is projected to continue strengthening on Monday, 2 March 2026, with technical analysis from Binaartha Sekuritas suggesting a rebound towards 8,269 if the index holds above 8,171. An analyst has identified five stocks with profit potential, including PT Aneka Tambang, PT Astra International, PT Bank Mandiri, PT Barito Pacific with trading buy recommendations, and PT Indofood with a hold recommendation.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:14 WIB
Iran Conflict Escalation Threatens to Weaken Rupiah to Rp 17,000 This Week
Currency analysts warn that escalating geopolitical tensions in Iran could cause the Indonesian rupiah to weaken to Rp 17,000 per US dollar during the current week, driven by increased risk-off sentiment in global markets. The depreciation pressure stems from both Middle Eastern conflict and ongoing trade tensions between Indonesia and the United States, with Bank Indonesia implementing intervention measures through foreign exchange and securities market operations to stabilise the currency.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 08:13 WIB
Commodity Exchange Opens Today, Gold Prices Projected to Surge Immediately
Gold prices are expected to open sharply higher when Asian markets commence trading, driven by heightened geopolitical risks over the weekend that have prompted investors to strengthen defensive positions. Market analysts highlight critical resistance levels at $5,400, $5,450–$5,500, and $5,600 per ounce that will determine whether the initial price surge reflects short-term hedging activity or signals a more structural shift towards a "haven-first" investment strategy.
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