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Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 05:28 WIB
Parliament Urges National Police to Reveal Perpetrators in Ukrainian Foreign National Abduction Case to Protect Bali's Security
A member of the Indonesian House of Representatives' Commission III has called on the National Police to investigate the disappearance and apparent murder of 28-year-old Ukrainian national Ihor Komarav, whose remains were discovered in Bali, alongside the demand for USD 10 million in ransom. The legislator has emphasised that the case constitutes premeditated murder with mutilation and demands maximum penalties including death sentences, whilst urging police to trace digital transactions and com
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 05:05 WIB
Doctor Reveals Insulin Users Face Higher Risk During Fasting, Dose Adjustment Required
Insulin-dependent diabetic patients face increased risk of blood sugar fluctuations during fasting if medication doses are not adjusted to accommodate reduced meal frequency. Dr Bramantya Wicaksana from RSU Hasanah Graha Afiah Depok advises that insulin doses should typically be reduced by 15-30 per cent during fasting periods, with any adjustments requiring medical supervision to prevent dangerous hypoglycaemia or hyperglycaemia. Most diabetic patients can safely fast provided they are not in c
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 05:01 WIB
This Basis Becomes an Effective Strategy in Expanding Access to BCA Syariah Financial Services
PT Bank BCA Syariah is implementing a community-based strategy to expand access to Islamic financial services and enhance financial literacy throughout 2025. The bank operates multiple community initiatives including FrenSHub (22 campuses), Saku Sekolah (103 schools), Gema Masjid (1,118 mosques), and WEpreneur (women SME entrepreneurs), alongside its BSya mobile banking application offering online account opening and various Islamic financial products. BCA Syariah's support for cultural and reli
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 05:00 WIB
'Killing auto industry': Indonesia government faces pushback on US$2.4 billion Indian trucks import
Indonesia's state-owned Agrinas has ordered 105,000 pickup trucks from Indian manufacturers Mahindra and Tata Motors for President Prabowo's rural cooperative programme aimed at strengthening food security, but the procurement has triggered significant political and industry opposition. Critics argue the imports contradict the government's domestic industrialisation agenda and could result in approximately 330,000 job losses in Indonesia's automotive sector, with potential economic losses estima
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 05:00 WIB
Israel-Iran Conflict Threatens to Push Pertamax Fuel Prices Higher
The escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran risks significantly driving up global crude oil prices, with direct implications for Indonesia's fuel costs. Fahmy Radhi, an economist at Gadjah Mada University, warns that Pertamax and higher-grade fuels—whose prices are linked to global market fluctuations—could rise substantially, with crude potentially reaching $70–80 per barrel or even exceeding $100 if regional powers become involved. As an importer of 1.2 million barrels of fuel dai
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 05:00 WIB
Western Coastal Highway Guaranteed Pothole-Free for Eid Exodus
Indonesia's Ministry of Public Works is accelerating pothole repairs on the western Pantura (North Coastal Highway) to ensure road safety during the 2026 Eid exodus, with approximately 2,500 remaining potholes down from 7,000 being addressed through rapid patching methods and planned overlay work. Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo has prioritised completing repairs before peak travel season and emphasised the importance of complementary drainage system normalisation along key river estuaries t
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 05:00 WIB
Moments as Iranian Missiles Strike US Military Base in Bahrain
Iranian missiles targeted US military installations across the Persian Gulf region, including the Fifth Fleet headquarters in Bahrain, following coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Multiple Gulf Arab nations hosting American military bases—including Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Kuwait—reported a series of explosions, with the UAE temporarily closing its airspace as a precaution.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 04:51 WIB
BKPM Accelerates Business Licensing to Attract Investors
Indonesia's Investment Ministry and BKPM are streamlining business licensing processes through enhanced regulations and the online single submission system to attract foreign investment and accelerate project realisation. The government has registered approximately 15.4 million business operators and targets IDR 13 trillion in investment over the next five years, with particular emphasis on simplifying procedures for micro-businesses which constitute roughly 90% of Indonesia's business sector.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 04:48 WIB
Bulog Constructs 100 New Food Storage Warehouses, Three in Central Sulawesi
President Prabowo Subianto's administration is implementing a programme to build 100 new storage warehouses for state-owned logistics firm Perum Bulog across Indonesia, with three facilities planned for Central Sulawesi's Banggai regencies. The initiative, funded by approximately 5 trillion rupiah from the national budget and targeted for completion by March 2026, aims to strengthen national food security and modernise the country's grain storage and distribution infrastructure.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 04:48 WIB
Israeli Official Claims Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed in Israeli-US Attack
Israeli officials have claimed they killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in a military operation launched jointly by Israel and the United States, though Tehran has not yet confirmed his death. The operation, announced by US President Donald Trump, marks an escalation of tensions in the Middle East and represents the culmination of months of military conflict between Israel and Iran following the 2023 Gaza invasion. Khamenei has led Iran since 1989 and has overseen the country's r
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 04:45 WIB
UN Convenes Emergency Meeting Following US and Israeli Attacks on Iran
The United Nations has convened an emergency meeting following military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iran, with 20 Iranian cities reportedly affected. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called for immediate de-escalation and ceasefire, warning that continued military action risks triggering broader regional conflict with severe consequences for civilians. The escalation follows Iranian retaliatory strikes against US military bases in the Middle East, with competing clai
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 04:36 WIB
Ramadan: The School of Self-Restraint Before History Grants Power
This opinion piece by a DPR member argues that Ramadan fasting was ordained as a disciplinary practice to restrain the newly empowered Muslim community from the corrupting influence of power immediately after their initial success. Drawing on interpretations of Islamic thought, the author contends that fasting serves as a moral foundation to prevent revolutionary movements from becoming tyrannical, ensuring that communities are spiritually matured before wielding authority.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 04:35 WIB
TNI-Polri Raid Stall at Cibinong Terminal Bogor, Seize 124 Bottles of Spirits
Combined TNI-Polri and local government forces conducted a raid at Cibinong Terminal in Bogor Regency, West Java during Ramadan, seizing 124 bottles of spirits from an illegal stall. Police Chief AKBP Wikha Ardilestanto stated that the operation was aimed at maintaining public order and security, citing concerns that alcohol consumption contributes to traffic incidents and public disturbances. Authorities have pledged to continue strict enforcement against illegal alcohol sales throughout Ramada
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 04:31 WIB
Strait of Hormuz Closure Poses Global Recession Risk to Oil Markets
Combined attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran, OPEC's fourth-largest oil producer, risk triggering major disruptions to Middle Eastern oil supplies that could trigger global economic recession in worst-case scenarios. With control of the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, Iran could potentially restrict maritime traffic and drive crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, a risk that markets are currently underestimating according to energy analysts.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 04:30 WIB
Man Lives in Poverty After Discovering Rp36 Trillion Diamond Hoard in South Kalimantan
A diamond digger named Mat Sam discovered a 166.75-carat diamond, the largest in Indonesian history, on 26 August 1965 in South Kalimantan, valued at approximately Rp36.52 trillion in today's currency. The Indonesian government seized the diamond and promised Mat Sam and his four colleagues a free hajj pilgrimage as compensation, a pledge that was never fulfilled. Despite his historic discovery, Mat Sam lived in poverty for the remainder of his life, and historical records do not document whethe
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 04:25 WIB
MUI Chief: US-Israel Attacks on Iran Undermine Board of Peace Legitimacy
The head of the Indonesian Ulema Council's (MUI) foreign relations division has condemned US-Israeli military strikes against Iran as a genuine threat to global peace and security, arguing that such actions delegitimise US President Donald Trump's Board of Peace initiative. Sudarnoto Abdul Hakim characterises Trump as pursuing hegemonic and imperialist ambitions under the guise of peace, and calls on Indonesia to firmly reject military aggression and uphold international law.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 04:23 WIB
Pelindo Chief's First Visit to Kijing Terminal: PTP Nonpetikemas Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening West Kalimantan Logistics
Pelindo Chief Executive Achmad Muchtasyar visited Kijing Terminal in West Kalimantan for the first time, with PTP Nonpetikemas reaffirming its commitment to developing the port as a strategic logistics hub for western Indonesia. The terminal, operational since August 2022, can accommodate up to 15 vessels including large ships with deadweight up to 100,000 DWT, with cargo throughput growing significantly in recent years. PTP Nonpetikemas pledged to optimise operational performance, safety standa
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 04:20 WIB
US and Israel Attack Iran, Multiple Middle Eastern Flights from Soetta Delayed
Escalating tensions in the Middle East following US and Israeli attacks on Iran have directly impacted international flight operations at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten, with multiple flights to the region cancelled or delayed due to airspace closures. Several major airlines including Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Garuda Indonesia have suspended services to Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Dubai. Airport management has confirmed that affected passengers are being pr
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 04:12 WIB
Xpeng Expands Beyond Greater Jakarta, Opens First Pop-Up Store in Bandung
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Xpeng has officially launched its first pop-up store outside the Greater Jakarta region in Bandung, marking the beginning of its network expansion strategy across major Indonesian cities in 2026. The 48-square-metre showroom at Paskal 23 Shopping Center will operate until August 2026 and offer sales services, product consultations, and vehicle booking facilities. Early customers who complete orders by 20 March 2026 will receive one year of complimentary insu
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 04:01 WIB
Free Mudik Registration Opens Today from Ministry of Transport, Check Requirements
The Indonesian Ministry of Transport has opened free Eid holiday travel registration from 1 March 2026, offering 401 buses with a total capacity of 15,834 passengers for outbound and return journeys. Registration is conducted online via nusantara.kemenhub.go.id and will close when the quota is filled, with available routes covering major cities across Indonesia and motorcycle transport services also provided.
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