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Antam gold rises Rp28,000 to Rp2.944 million per gram on Friday morning

PT Antam Tbk's gold price climbed Rp28,000 on Friday to reach Rp2,944,000 per gram, with the buyback price also rising to Rp2,725,000 per gram. The price movements reflect continued upward momentum in domestic gold markets, with tax obligations under PMK No. 34/PMK.10/2017 applying to all transactions.

MP Urges Government to Stabilise Food Prices Ahead of Lebaran

A member of the House of Representatives' Commission VII has called on the government to maintain supply chain stability and control food prices amid surging demand during Ramadan and Lebaran. The lawmaker warned that unchecked price rises could dampen consumer spending, trigger inflation, and undermine economic growth, while urging the government to seize the seasonal consumption boom as an opportunity to stimulate the economy.

Peace Council Outlines Post-War Gaza Reconstruction Plans

The Trump-backed Peace Council has unveiled a governance, security, and reconstruction framework for post-war Gaza, including a new High Representative's Office and the recruitment of a transitional Palestinian police force. Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair endorsed the framework as the best hope for the region, whilst the Council's director-general stressed that full demilitarisation is a prerequisite for reconstruction to begin.

More Than 70 Countries Join US Civil-Military Command Centre for Gaza

US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz announced that over 70 countries are now participating in Washington's civil-military command centre for the Gaza Strip, with humanitarian aid deliveries increasing fivefold compared to pre-ceasefire levels. The initiative has seen 4,200 aid lorries entering Palestine weekly for 13 consecutive weeks, whilst severe hunger among Gazan households has dropped from 30 per cent to one per cent, marking a significant shift in the humanitarian situation.

Horse Powertrain introduces new hybrid powertrain system

Horse Powertrain, a joint venture between Geely, Renault Group, and Aramco, has unveiled a new hybrid powertrain system designed to run entirely on renewable-feedstock petrol, achieving a peak brake thermal efficiency of 44.2 per cent. The system, developed in collaboration with Spanish energy firm Repsol, promises fuel consumption below 3.3 litres per 100 km and significant CO₂ emission reductions, with the first demonstrator vehicle expected in early 2026.

House Commission VII: Use Domestic Products in Village Cooperative Vehicle Procurement

Deputy Chair of House Commission VII Evita Nursanty has urged the government to prioritise domestic products in the Rp24.66 trillion procurement of 105,000 commercial vehicles for village cooperatives, currently contracted to Indian manufacturers Mahindra and Tata Motors. She warned that technical specifications — particularly the requirement for four-wheel-drive vehicles — must not be used to circumvent domestic content regulations, and called for the massive procurement to serve as a catalyst

Profile of Prihati Pujowaskito, the New President Director of BPJS Kesehatan

President Prabowo Subianto has appointed retired Major General Prihati Pujowaskito as the new President Director of Indonesia's national health insurance agency BPJS Kesehatan, replacing Ali Ghufron Mukti for a five-year term under Presidential Decree No. 17/P of 2026. The appointee is a military-trained interventional cardiologist who served as a Kopassus doctor, headed the cardiology department at the RSPAD Gatot Soebroto military hospital, and most recently served as Dean of the Faculty of Me

Prabowo Pledges to Send 8,000 Indonesian Troops to Gaza

President Prabowo Subianto committed Indonesia to deploying up to 8,000 TNI soldiers to Gaza as part of a multinational International Stabilisation Force, announcing the pledge at the inaugural Board of Peace summit in Washington D.C. alongside some 20 world leaders including US President Donald Trump. The move has drawn criticism from Indonesian legal aid group YLBHI, which argues that participation in the US-led body betrays Indonesia's longstanding solidarity with Palestine and sets a dangero

Prabowo Optimistic Trump Can Deliver Peace

President Prabowo expressed confidence in Trump's leadership of the Board of Peace at its inaugural summit in Washington, pledging Indonesia's full commitment to the 20-point Gaza peace plan and reaffirming plans to deploy approximately 8,000 TNI troops to the International Stabilisation Force. The move has drawn domestic criticism from YLBHI, which argues that Indonesia's participation betrays its longstanding solidarity with Palestine by effectively assisting US and Israeli demilitarisation ef

Top National News: Solo's "Wailing Wall," Ahmad Sahroni's Return, and Air Tractor Plane Crash

Three trending national stories dominated headlines: former President Jokowi's Solo residence went viral on TikTok after being labelled "Solo's Wailing Wall" on Google Maps; NasDem politician Ahmad Sahroni was reinstated as Deputy Chairman of House Commission III after a six-month suspension; and an Air Tractor AT-802 cargo plane crashed in the mountains of East Kalimantan, killing its pilot. The stories reflect ongoing public fascination with Jokowi's post-presidency life, continuing parliament

Timeline of Events in Alleged Gratification Case Involving Religious Affairs Minister's Private Jet Use

Indonesia's Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar is under scrutiny for allegedly accepting gratification after using a private jet owned by Hanura Party chairman Oesman Sapta Odang to attend a building inauguration in South Sulawesi. Indonesia Corruption Watch estimates the flight was worth at least Rp 566 billion and has urged the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) to investigate, citing anti-corruption laws that carry sentences of up to life imprisonment for state officials who acce

Trump Praises Prabowo at Board of Peace Summit

President Prabowo Subianto attended the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington, D.C., where US President Donald Trump publicly praised him as "tough and smart" and thanked Indonesia for its commitment to sending peacekeeping forces to Gaza. The summit, attended by leaders and representatives from over 20 nations, focused on implementing and sustaining the ceasefire in Gaza, with Prabowo reaffirming Indonesia's non-aligned foreign policy and commitment to its "Good Neighbour Policy."

The Track Record of Ahmad Sahroni as He Returns to Commission Leadership

NasDem politician Ahmad Sahroni has been reinstated as Deputy Chairman of House Commission III after serving a six-month suspension imposed by the Parliamentary Ethics Court for calling critics who demanded the dissolution of the DPR "idiots." His return follows the resignation of his replacement, Rusdi Masse Mappasessu, who defected to the Indonesian Solidarity Party, and comes after a tumultuous period that saw Sahroni's home ransacked by protesters during the August 2025 demonstrations agains

Two Students File Constitutional Court Challenge Against Pesantren Funding Law

Two university students have filed a judicial review at Indonesia's Constitutional Court challenging articles in the 2019 Pesantren Law that govern state funding for Islamic boarding schools, arguing the current wording creates legal uncertainty by making funding contingent on discretionary policy rather than constitutional obligation. The petitioners seek a mandated funding threshold to ensure pesantren receive an equitable share of the constitutionally guaranteed 20 per cent education budget,

Jimly Asshiddiqie Criticises DPR's Summoning of Constitutional Court Ethics Council

Former Constitutional Court Chief Justice Jimly Asshiddiqie has criticised parliament's decision to summon the Constitutional Court Ethics Council (MKMK) over its handling of ethics complaints against newly appointed Justice Adies Kadir, arguing the council is not subject to parliamentary oversight. The controversy centres on the DPR's last-minute replacement of its previously nominated candidate with Adies Kadir, a former Golkar politician, prompting a coalition of 21 legal practitioners and ac

Pelita Air: Crashed Aircraft Was in Airworthy Condition

PT Pelita Air Service has confirmed that the Air Tractor AT-802 charter aircraft that crashed near Long Bawan Airport in North Kalimantan on 19 February 2026, killing its pilot, was in airworthy condition and had undergone routine maintenance just four days prior. The aircraft was operating a routine mission for the government's One-Price Fuel programme when it went down shortly after departure, prompting a joint investigation by the National Transportation Safety Committee and the Directorate G

Indonesia Appointed Deputy Commander of Gaza Stabilisation Force

Indonesia has accepted a United States offer to serve as Deputy Commander of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) for Gaza, with plans to deploy approximately 8,000 TNI personnel to the Palestinian territory. While the involvement has received Palestinian Authority consent and UN Security Council endorsement through Resolution 2803, the decision has drawn domestic criticism from YLBHI, which argues it betrays Indonesia's longstanding solidarity with Palestine.

Trump Praises Indonesia's Plan to Send Military Personnel to Gaza in Front of Prabowo

US President Donald Trump publicly praised Indonesia's commitment to deploying military personnel to help maintain the ceasefire in Gaza during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington DC. Trump singled out President Prabowo Subianto for his toughness and intelligence, underscoring Indonesia's strategic role in international peace efforts as several nations pledged not only financial support but also personnel for long-term stability in the conflict zone.

Will a weak domestic Indonesian market impede Southeast Asia's aviation sector?

Indonesia's domestic air travel market has contracted sharply — down 34 per cent from its 2018 peak — driven by a shrinking middle class, weakening consumer confidence, surging unemployment and a rupiah at historic lows against the US dollar. With two airline groups controlling roughly 90 per cent of the market and fleet capacity down 30 per cent from pre-pandemic levels, the aviation analyst Brendan Sobie argues that bullish long-term traffic forecasts for both Indonesia and Southeast Asia are

PKS: A Permanent Coalition Must Unite the Will of the People and Political Elites

PKS president Al Muzammil Yusuf has cautioned that the proposed permanent coalition to bolster President Prabowo Subianto's government must not become a vehicle solely for elite political interests, but should bridge the aspirations of the public and the ruling class. Speaking after an interfaith breaking-of-fast gathering at NasDem Tower attended by prominent figures including Surya Paloh, Anies Baswedan, and Jusuf Kalla, Muzammil stressed that the spirit of mutual cooperation must preserve the

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