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Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:33 WIB
Mataram's Dishub to Offer Free Mudik: Here Are the Requirements!
The City of Mataram is renewing its free Mudik programme for Eid al-Fitr 2026, titled Mudik Seru dengan HARUM, with quotas for hundreds of travellers. Registration opens online in early March, with four large buses from Damri set to depart on 16 March to three routes (Mataram–Sumbawa, Mataram–Dompu, Mataram–Bima). Participants must have a KTP and follow Dishub Mataram on social media, sharing experiences with the hashtag to be eligible.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:33 WIB
When Do We Weigh More: Going Up or Down in an Elevator?
We explain why our weight reading changes temporarily when an elevator accelerates or decelerates, while our mass remains constant. The physics hinges on how weight is defined and how the floor's push on our body is read by scales, with astronauts on the ISS illustrating weightlessness despite strong gravity.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:32 WIB
IHSG Falls Sharply on Iran–Israel Conflict, BEI: Regional Exchanges Also Down
The Jakarta Composite Index (IHSG) opened with a sharp decline, dropping about 3.5% to around 7,660.7 points as regional markets fell amid rising Middle East tensions. BEI officials linked the global sell-off to geopolitical risk and rising oil prices after reports that Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz, with several indexes including Korea’s trading halting temporarily.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:31 WIB
Middle Class Under Strain Amid Global Uncertainty, Manufacturing Seen as Key to Safeguarding Purchasing Power
Global economic uncertainty has surged and is eroding consumer confidence, putting pressure on Indonesia’s middle class. While manufacturing remains the backbone of the economy, demand is weak and labour-intensive sectors have lost momentum, prompting calls for policy action to sustain domestic purchasing power and growth.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:30 WIB
Apple unveils MacBook Air with M5 chip and expanded memory
Apple has unveiled a new MacBook Air with the M5 chip and doubled memory from its predecessor. The model starts with 512GB of storage and is claimed to deliver four times faster AI performance than the M4, powered by a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU with a Neural Accelerator on each core, and 153 Gbps memory bandwidth. It comes in 13- and 15-inch sizes with Sky Blue, Midnight, Starlight and Silver finishes, with up to 18 hours of battery life, and pricing for Indonesia has not yet been announced.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:30 WIB
Understanding the Dragon Zodiac: Traits, Love and Career
The Dragon sign in Chinese astrology is a mythical, prestigious emblem linked to strength, luck, and prosperity. It is characterised by independence, ambition, charisma, and leadership, with potential flaws such as overconfidence, temper and impulsivity when outcomes fall short. The article outlines how these traits influence both work and social life.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:28 WIB
TNI soldier who pointed a pistol at a ride-hailing driver in South Tangerang arrested and questioned by Military Police
An Indonesian Army soldier identified by the initials Peltu A was arrested after a viral video showed him pointing a wooden toy pistol at a ride-hailing driver in South Tangerang. He is being interrogated by the Military Police Detachment Jaya/1 in Tangerang as authorities emphasise a firm approach to any legal violations.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:28 WIB
Alleged pistol threat by TNI AD soldier against ride-hailing driver in South Tangerang, soldier arrested
An Indonesian Army soldier has been detained after a dispute with a ride-hailing driver in South Tangerang, captured on video showing him pointing an object resembling a pistol. Initial investigations indicate the object was a wooden toy pistol, with the army stating a thorough legal process will follow.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:27 WIB
TNI Exchange Fire with OPM in Mimika, One OPM Member Killed
An encounter between a Papua Koops Patrol Team of the Indonesian National Armed Forces and the Organisasi Papua Merdeka (OPM) in Tembagapura, Mimika, Central Papua, left one OPM member dead and six others detained, with a civilian woman wounded. The incident highlights ongoing security tensions in Central Papua and the authorities' ongoing operations to protect civilians and maintain stability in the region.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:27 WIB
Twenty Candidates for the OJK Board of Commissioners Pass Administrative Screening
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) has announced that 20 candidates have passed the administrative screening for replacement of a Board member. The process includes public input, background checks, assessments, medical examinations, and interviews, with online assessments due by 8 March 2026 and final results to be published on the Ministry of Finance and Bank Indonesia websites.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:27 WIB
Twenty Names of OJK Board Replacement Candidates Announced; Review the Selection Process
Indonesia’s Selection Committee for the replacement of ADK OJK has announced 20 candidates who passed the administrative stage, including paper assessments. The process will proceed with public input, background checks, assessments, health checks, and interviews, with health checks scheduled for 9 March 2026 at RSPAD Gatot Subroto; public contributions on integrity and track records can be submitted via the Kemenkeu portal until 26 March 2026. Final results will be announced on the websites of the Ministry of Finance and Bank Indonesia.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:26 WIB
To beautify the city, Bangli Regency to lay cables underground along protocol routes
Bangli Regency in Bali will relocate disordered overhead cables underground along protocol routes to improve city aesthetics. The move, ordered by the regent and requiring cross-sector collaboration, will be funded by private sector contributions and coordinated by telecom associations Apjatel and APJII.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:26 WIB
Makassar City Police Secure Officer and Weapon in Teenager Shot Case
An 18-year-old was killed in Makassar after allegedly being shot by a police officer dispersing a brawl using gel ammunition toy weapons. The officer, IPTU N, is under internal investigation, with the weapon secured and the scene processed; authorities say findings will be provided by forensic analysis. LBH Makassar has demanded disciplinary and criminal sanctions and urged transparency as the investigation continues.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:26 WIB
PLN assured of 84 million tonnes coal supply for coal-fired power plants
PLN has secured about 84 million tonnes of coal from eight major suppliers to feed its coal-fired plants ahead of Eid al-Fitr, mitigating near-term deficit risks and supporting operations through August 2026. The utility still expects around 40 million tonnes more coal for 2026 under its Domestic Market Obligation, indicating tighter supply management for the year.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:26 WIB
Yogyakarta DPD Members Visit Bulog to Ensure Stocks Are Safe and Food Prices Stable Ahead of Lebaran
Four members of the DIY division of Indonesia's DPD visited Bulog's Purwomartani warehouse in Sleman to monitor staple stocks and price stability ahead of Ramadan and Lebaran. They stressed safeguarding low-income households from price shocks and discussed logistical challenges outside Java, including possible market operations. Bulog reported healthy stock levels in the region, with rice reserves and cooking oil well above critical thresholds, and prices largely in check.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:26 WIB
KPK has named suspects in the OTT involving Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq
The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) says it has named suspects in the arrest operation that entangled Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq. The agency stated that the legal status of those detained was set within 24 hours, with details to be disclosed at an official press conference. The operation also saw 11 others arrested from Pekalongan, with the probe focusing on alleged outsourcing procurement across several Pekalongan state departments, and investigations continue to determine each party's role.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:25 WIB
Netmarble Launches 'StoneAge Idle Adventure' Worldwide Today
Netmarble has released StoneAge Idle Adventure, a mobile idle RPG developed by Netmarble N2, globally for smartphones. The title, adapted from the StoneAge IP, features a deck-building system with up to six Trainers and 18 Pets, ongoing in-game events, and login rewards, including a rideable pet on day two.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:25 WIB
Middle East Conflict Triggers Bitcoin Volatility, Investors Need to Manage Risk
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have fed volatility across global markets, including cryptocurrencies. Oil prices jumped and risk-off sentiment spread across assets, prompting calls for enhanced risk management among crypto traders, according to INDODAX, as markets react to geopolitical and macroeconomic developments. Gold strengthened as a safe haven, while US technology equities posted only a limited rebound.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:25 WIB
OJK Responds to Stock Market Decline Amid Middle East Conflict
The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) says geopolitical escalation is weighing on regional and global equities, with the IHSG and LQ45 slipping as investors price in risk. Acting Head Hasan Fawzi says the volatility is a normal transmission; OJK and BEI have tools such as buybacks without RUPS, auto-rejection thresholds, and trading halts to stabilise markets, but stability ultimately depends on investor behaviour; domestic retail investors are urged to be prudent and data-driven while monitoring developments.
Wed, 04 Mar 2026, 11:25 WIB
Indonesia on Alert Level 1 as BMKG Warns 2026 Dry Season Will Be Longer and Drier
BMKG has confirmed that the 2026 dry season will be longer than normal across most of Indonesia, with an earlier onset and a peak in August. The agency expects rainfall to be below normal in about 64.5% of Seasonal Zones (ZOM) and for 57.2% of ZOM to experience longer dry spells, underscoring the need for mitigation planning and long-term resilience across sectors. The initial onset is expected to begin in Nusa Tenggara and move westward.
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