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Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:32 WIB
Expert Reveals: Gen Z and Millennials Susceptible to Burnout Due to Loss of Hope
Workplace expert Jack Welch argues that Gen Z and millennials experience burnout not from working harder but from losing faith that their efforts will deliver economic rewards. The "crisis of expectations" stems from rising living costs outpacing wage growth, leaving young workers sceptical about achieving financial stability despite their efforts, with a 2024 Gallup survey showing only 31 per cent of workers under 35 feel they are thriving.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:30 WIB
Bali Climate Emergency: Multi-Faith Religious Leaders Move to Save the Island
Rising frequencies of natural disasters and extreme weather anomalies in Bali have prompted deep concern among religious leaders across faiths, who view the crisis as a moral rather than purely meteorological problem. Multi-faith leaders have agreed that environmental stewardship is an urgent spiritual calling, with each religion—Hindu, Islamic, Christian, and Buddhist—offering theological foundations for environmental protection. Between January and October 2025, Bali experienced approximately 50 disaster events resulting in 41 deaths, 18 injuries, and economic losses estimated at Rp145.4 billion.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:30 WIB
Iwakum Values Constitutional Court Ruling Strengthening Certainty of Journalistic Work and Preventing Press Criminalisation
Indonesia's Constitutional Court has issued a significant ruling on Article 21 of the Anti-Corruption Law, clarifying that journalistic reporting, investigative journalism, public discussion, and academic opinion cannot be classified as obstruction of justice. The Indonesian Journalists Association (Iwakum) has welcomed the decision as a critical safeguard against the criminalisation of press freedom and a necessary clarification that prevents the misuse of obstruction charges to silence legitimate public discourse and anti-corruption investigations.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:30 WIB
Critical Threat: Gemini AI Brain Targeted in Attack Using 100,000 Prompts - Here are the Facts
Google has disclosed a large-scale cyberattack targeting its Gemini AI model through what researchers call "model extraction attacks," wherein threat actors systematically submitted over 100,000 prompts to steal the model's internal logic and reasoning to create counterfeit versions without incurring massive research and development costs. The attack, confirmed by Google Threat Intelligence Group and attributed to intellectual property theft rather than state-sponsored actors, intensively targeted Gemini's non-English language capabilities, prompting Google to disable associated accounts and strengthen API security controls. This incident highlights an emerging trend of aggressive AI technology theft in an increasingly competitive industry, with experts warning that if major corporations like Google are vulnerable, other AI companies face similar risks.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:28 WIB
Ahok Testifies in Pertamina LNG Corruption Trial
Former Pertamina Chief Commissioner Basuki Tjahaja Purnama (Ahok) testified in court regarding alleged corruption in the state-owned enterprise's Liquefied Natural Gas procurement, revealing shock over an "onerous contract" requiring 20-year gas purchases without secured buyers. Ahok described the long-term LNG purchase agreements from Mozambique and the United States as resembling gambling, questioning the absence of buyer commitments and proper governance reporting procedures. Two Pertamina executives face charges of causing state losses of US$113.8 million through improper LNG procurement decisions.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:28 WIB
TNI Restores Security at 11 Pioneer Airports Previously Closed in Papua
The Indonesian military (TNI) has secured 11 pioneer airstrips across three Papua provinces that were temporarily closed in mid-February due to armed criminal group (KKB) disturbances. The Commander of Joint Regional Defence Command III visited the locations and confirmed TNI personnel, including elite rapid reaction forces, have been deployed to restore full security and enable the airports to reopen, which are vital lifelines for remote communities in Indonesia's outermost regions.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:27 WIB
Jakarta Healthcare Workers' Salaries Unchanged for 10 Years Despite Heavier Workloads
A Jakarta Regional Parliament legislator from the Indonesian Solidarity Party has criticised the provincial government for failing to increase healthcare workers' salaries for a decade despite significantly higher workloads than international standards recommend. The legislator cited Jakarta's healthcare worker-to-population ratio of 1.73 per 1,000 residents—far below the recommended 4.45—and noted that basic goods inflation of 36 per cent over the same period has further eroded workers' purchasing power, calling for urgent salary adjustments by Governor Pramono Anung.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:27 WIB
Ministry of Labour Staff's Sister-in-Law Testifies She Opened Bank Account at Defendant's Direction in K3 Extortion Case
Raden Rara Puspita, sister-in-law of a Ministry of Labour employee, testified in Jakarta's Corruption Court that she opened a bank account at the direction of defendant Sekarsari Kartika Putri, a sub-coordinator at the Ministry, which was subsequently used to hold proceeds from extortion involving K3 certification. The account accumulated approximately Rp 13.9 billion, though Rara claimed ignorance of the money flows, whilst the prosecution presented evidence of systematic fund movements related to alleged extortion of K3 occupational safety certification by former Deputy Minister Immanuel Ebenezer and associates.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:26 WIB
Excavation for Rasuna Said Revitalisation Project Left Exposed, Motorists Express Concern
Open excavations on the Rasuna Said revitalisation project in Jakarta's Kuningan area lack adequate protective barriers, causing anxiety among motorists navigating the heavily congested thoroughfare. Whilst completed sections have been sealed with cement and white barriers, ongoing construction areas rely only on concrete blocks and traffic cones, raising safety concerns during peak traffic hours.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:25 WIB
BPS Explains Indonesian Exports-Imports with Countries in the Strait of Hormuz
Indonesia's Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) has provided a breakdown of trade data between Indonesia and three key trading partners located along the Strait of Hormuz—Iran, Oman, and the United Arab Emirates—as geopolitical tensions escalate following recent attacks. Trade figures show significant export activity, particularly with the UAE (US$4.0 billion) and Iran (US$249.1 million in 2025), with major commodities including agricultural products, vehicles, and precious metals. The Strait of Hormuz is a critical global shipping route through which approximately 20 percent of world oil consumption and 20–25 percent of global liquefied natural gas trade passes.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:25 WIB
Prabowo Remembers Try Sutrisno as Soldier and Leader Who Prioritised the Nation
President Prabowo Subianto has eulogised the late sixth Vice President of Indonesia, Try Sutrisno, as a true soldier and principled leader who placed the nation above all else. Prabowo presided over Sutrisno's military funeral ceremony at Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in Jakarta on Monday, delivering an official tribute to the former vice president who died at the age of 90. Sutrisno's passing marks the loss of a significant military and political figure who served as vice president during Suharto's presidency from 1993 to 1998.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:23 WIB
Residents Halt Road Repair Work at Broken Road in West Lombok
Residents in Buwun Mas Village, West Lombok, have prevented the local government's emergency repairs to a road severed by a landslide on 25 February, citing concerns that temporary sand-bag filling methods are ineffective and will fail again. The residents, supported by local police observations, are calling for permanent repairs using heavy equipment rather than short-term measures, fearing the road will worsen under current weather conditions.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:22 WIB
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah affirms state guarantees and protects umrah pilgrims stranded returning home
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) has assured that the Indonesian government will guarantee and protect approximately 2,500 to 3,000 umrah pilgrims from West Sumatra currently stranded in Saudi Arabia due to escalating conflict in the Middle East. The ministry has advised travel operators and prospective pilgrims to suspend departures to the Holy Land, whilst the stranded pilgrims are scheduled to return to Minangkabau International Airport on 5 March 2026.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:22 WIB
What Are the Holidays on 18-19 March 2026? Here Are the Three-Minister Decree Provisions
Indonesia's three-minister decree on national holidays and joint leave for 2026 designates 18-19 March as public holidays marking the sacred day of Nyepi (Balinese New Year, Saka 1948). These dates coincide closely with Eid al-Fitr celebrations, creating an extended holiday period from 18-24 March, whilst joint leave policies vary between private sector employees and civil servants regarding annual leave deductions.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:22 WIB
Bali Airport announces 15 flights cancelled due to Middle East conflict
Bali's Ngurah Rai International Airport has cancelled 15 international flights comprising eight departures and seven arrivals over two days due to airspace closures caused by Middle East geopolitical tensions. The disruptions primarily affect Gulf-bound services from major carriers including Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways, with airport management coordinating with airlines and AirNav Indonesia to mitigate operational impacts and support affected passengers.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:22 WIB
Sixth Vice President Try Sutrisno Received 19 Honour Awards Throughout His Life
Indonesia's sixth Vice President, retired General Try Sutrisno, was honoured with 19 state decorations and medals throughout his lifetime in recognition of his dedication and service to the nation. Respected for his military discipline, humility, and unwavering loyalty to the Republic, Try Sutrisno's distinguished career included numerous strategic assignments within the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) following his military education at the Joint Staff and Command College in 1977. The honours comprised domestic awards including the Adipradana Star of the Indonesian Republic and various international decorations from Yugoslavia, Germany, France, the Netherlands, the United States, and South Korea.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:21 WIB
Biological mother of NS seeks proportionate justice, Commission III pledges "all-out" effort
Lisnawati, the biological mother of 12-year-old NS who died allegedly from abuse by his stepmother, has appealed to Commission III of the Indonesian House of Representatives for commensurate justice. Commission III, which oversees legal affairs, has pledged a comprehensive investigation and recommended that Sukabumi Police expand charges beyond premeditated murder to include child neglect, violence against children, and obstruction of parental contact. The case has also revealed evidence that the child suffered abuse from both his stepmother and biological father over several years, with the authorities now reviewing the biological father's background and providing protection measures for the witness mother.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:21 WIB
Water Supply Cut for a Week Without Notice, Five Communities in Ancol Affected
Water supply from PAM Jaya has been cut for a week across five residential communities (RT) in Ancol Barat 1, North Jakarta, leaving residents without prior notification. Affected residents have been forced to transport water daily by tanker truck, with one household carrying approximately ten jerrycans covering 100 metres to meet their daily needs. PAM Jaya has not yet provided an explanation or response regarding the cause of the outage.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:21 WIB
Public Invited to Submit Feedback on Track Record of Prospective Central Information Commission Members
The Selection Committee for recruitment of Central Information Commission (KIP) members for the 2026–2030 period has invited the public to provide feedback on the track records of 63 candidates who have passed the written thesis selection stage. Public input forms part of the formal evaluation process under the Public Information Transparency Law to ensure the appointed commissioners possess integrity, competence, and commitment to information openness. Submissions with supporting documentation must be sent to panselkip@komdigi.go.id by 6 March 2026.
Mon, 02 Mar 2026, 17:20 WIB
Free Motorcycle Transport Opens for Lebaran in Cirebon: Registration and Schedule Guide
The Directorate General of Railways under Indonesia's Transport Ministry has opened registration for the free motorcycle transport programme (Motis) for Lebaran 2026 at Cirebon Prujakan Station. Registration runs from 1–29 March 2026, with service provision during the outbound exodus (13–19 March) and return period (24–30 March), available both online and at the station. KAI Daop 3 Cirebon operates two routes: the Central route (Kampungbandan–Lempuyangan) and the Northern route (Kampungbandan–Cepu), with detailed train schedules serving to ease traffic congestion and improve motorcycle traveller safety during the holiday period.
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