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Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 18:01 WIB
This Week in the Indonesian Economy (22-28 Feb 2026)
The final days of February 2026 delivered Indonesia an unwelcome external shock that overshadowed nearly every other development of the week. On the evening of 28 February, the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran, triggering immediate airspace closures across the Gulf region and sending shockwaves through global energy and aviation markets.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:30 WIB
Khamenei Killed; Iraq Declares Three Days of Mourning
Iraq has announced three days of mourning following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israel attack on Saturday morning. Iran's government spokesman condemned the assault as "blatant aggression," whilst government media reported that President Masoud Pezeshkian and two other senior officials will lead Iran during the transition period. Multiple members of Khamenei's family, including daughters and grandchildren, were also reported killed in the att
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:30 WIB
Itera Observatory Hosts Total Lunar Eclipse Observation
The Itera Lampung Astronomy Observatory (OAIL) will conduct observations of a total lunar eclipse expected on Tuesday, 3 March 2026, which will be visible across the Pacific region including all of Indonesia. The observation will be limited to internal research staff and students at the observatory's General Lecture Hall, though the public can watch via live stream on the OAIL YouTube channel. The eclipse will see the Moon appear red or dark brown as it fully enters Earth's umbra, with totality
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:30 WIB
Apindo: Strait of Hormuz Closure Threatens Indonesia's Trade
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid US-Israel-Iran conflict poses immediate risks to Indonesia's trade, with potential disruptions to shipping routes particularly to the Middle East and rising logistics costs due to increased insurance premiums and reduced vessel capacity. The standstill in global shipping and volatility in crude oil prices could trigger domestic inflation, pressure on the rupiah, and strain on Indonesia's macroeconomic resilience, particularly during the Ramadan and Eid se
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:29 WIB
Ramadan 1447 H: Bulog Prepares Thousands of Tonnes of Rice as Regions Step Up Cheap Market Operations
Indonesian regional governments are intensifying market surveillance and intervention to ensure food supplies remain stable and prices remain controlled during Ramadan and leading up to Eid al-Fitr in 2026. State logistics firm Bulog is distributing thousands of tonnes of rice and subsidised cooking oil through various programmes including direct supply schemes designed to bypass intermediaries and prevent price speculation. Local governments are establishing price monitoring teams, conducting s
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:28 WIB
Public Works Minister Instructs Joint Command Posts to Mitigate Flood Risks on Homecoming Routes
Public Works Minister Dody Hanggodo has ordered the establishment of joint command posts between the National Road Implementation Agency and the River Basin Agency to mitigate flood and landslide risks along the North Coast highway ahead of the 2026 Eid homecoming. The minister has set a deadline of ten days before Eid for all road repairs, including smoothing bridge joints and repainting road markings, with portable pumps to be deployed at critical points to prevent flooding delays exceeding on
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:21 WIB
JK Warns of Economic Impact of US-Israel Attacks on Iran; Oil Prices Rise and Fuel Shortages Loom
Vice President Jusuf Kalla has warned of significant economic consequences from Israeli and American military strikes on Iran, including rising oil prices and potential fuel shortages in Indonesia. With domestic fuel reserves estimated at only three weeks' supply, Indonesia faces the risk of fuel scarcity if the regional conflict persists, as supplies from Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Kuwait may be disrupted. The attacks, which resulted in the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and escalated regional te
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:19 WIB
FKUB Bali Bans Hotels and Tourist Sites from Promoting Nyepi Packages
Bali's Inter-Religious Harmony Forum (FKUB) has issued a joint circular prohibiting tourism businesses from commercialising or promoting packages associated with the sacred Hindu day of Nyepi in 2026. The directive bans hotel operators, entertainment venues, transportation providers, and broadcasters from operating during the Nyepi observance period (19-20 March 2026) and includes specific provisions allowing Muslims to perform Eid takbir celebrations in local mosques under controlled conditions
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:18 WIB
Bulog Director: Routine Food Price Monitoring Maintains Consumer Purchasing Power
Perum Bulog's Chief Executive Ahmad Rizal Ramdhani conducted a direct inspection of food commodity prices at Terong Market in Makassar to demonstrate routine price monitoring efforts aimed at protecting consumer purchasing power during Ramadan and ahead of Eid. The inspection found key staple prices—including rice, cooking oil, sugar, and flour—to be stable and compliant with maximum retail price regulations, with beef prices even falling below reference prices and local horticultural supplies h
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:16 WIB
Jusuf Kalla Warns Government to Maintain Stability
Former Vice President Jusuf Kalla has cautioned the Indonesian government to anticipate potential consequences from the combined US-Israeli military operations against Iran, emphasising the need to maintain domestic stability through equitable governance and social justice. Despite Indonesia's distance from the Middle East conflict, Kalla warned that growing public protests and inequality could trigger social unrest, urging the government to prioritise fairness and accountability to prevent dome
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:15 WIB
Emergency Voluntary Eight Meeting: Can Oil Prices Stabilise?
OPEC+ members of the Voluntary Eight alliance held an emergency virtual meeting to determine production quotas amid escalating Middle East military conflict and soaring crude prices. With global spare capacity critically limited and the Strait of Hormuz vulnerability posing systemic risk, OPEC+ is expected to take a cautious approach to maintain strategic price levels around USD 70 per barrel whilst avoiding triggering additional supply from competing non-OPEC producers.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:14 WIB
BRI Insurance Delivers Equipment and Operational Assistance to Two Foundations
PT BRI Asuransi Indonesia (BRI Insurance), a state-owned enterprise, has distributed educational equipment and operational funding to two foundations—Yayasan Ridho Berkah Sejahtera in East Jakarta and Yayasan Baitul Yatama Jakarta (Bayata) in North Jakarta—as part of its corporate social responsibility programme during Ramadhan. The initiative, led by BRI Insurance's Chief Executive Officer Budi Legowo and Independent Commissioner Benny Imam Syafii, reflects the company's commitment to supportin
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:12 WIB
US-Israel Attack Iran, MUI Urges Indonesia to Withdraw from Board of Peace
Indonesia's Council of Islamic Scholars (MUI) has called on the Indonesian government to withdraw from the US-sponsored Board of Peace in response to a joint US-Israel military attack on Iran on 28 February 2026. The MUI contends that the Board has proven ineffective in achieving Palestinian independence and questions whether American-led peace efforts are genuinely aimed at fair resolution or simply reinforce asymmetrical security structures.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:12 WIB
ITDC Provides Recovery Support for Children Affected by Flooding in Mandalika
InJourney Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) has intensified post-disaster recovery efforts in the Mandalika Special Economic Zone by implementing a rehabilitation programme for children affected by flooding in Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Barat. The initiative includes distributing 70 food aid packages to affected residents, 58 school supply packages to children, and conducting trauma healing sessions at Mandalika Child Learning Center in partnership with the Gugah Nurani Indonesia Foundati
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:11 WIB
Iran's Expert Assembly Convenes to Select Supreme Leader to Succeed Ali Khamenei
Iran's Expert Assembly is convening to select a new Supreme Leader following the death of Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran. The National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani confirmed the assembly will begin the succession process in accordance with Article 111 of Iran's Constitution. The development follows weekend military escalation in the Middle East and has prompted international responses, including Indonesian civil society calls for the government to withdr
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:10 WIB
Samsung Electronics Plans Shift to AI-Driven Factories by 2030
Samsung Electronics has announced plans to transform its manufacturing facilities both within and outside South Korea into AI-driven factories by 2030, integrating digital twin simulations throughout production processes and deploying dedicated AI agents for quality control, production, and logistics. The company intends to leverage agentic AI technology from its mobile business, including humanoid manufacturing robots, to optimise smart factory operations and improve workplace safety. Samsung w
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:10 WIB
Stranded at the Airport: Middle East-Bound Passengers Left in Limbo as Flights Cancelled
Multiple flights to the Middle East were cancelled at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Sunday 1 March, leaving passengers stranded with little prior notification from airlines. The cancellations followed escalating regional tensions after US and Israeli military strikes against Iran, with affected passengers like those headed to Kuwait and Doha reporting they were neither informed of cancellations nor offered immediate rebooking alternatives.
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:10 WIB
Bandung Municipal Government Awaits Central Regulation on Holiday Allowances for Part-Time Contract Workers
Bandung's municipal government is awaiting central government regulation before it can confirm whether part-time contract workers (PPPK) will receive holiday allowances (THR) for Eid 2026, with city officials unable to guarantee budget allocation until clear guidelines are issued. In contrast, West Java provincial government has already allocated approximately Rp60.8 billion to provide THR to 23,366 part-time contract workers, with each worker eligible to receive one month's salary, though payme
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:10 WIB
Iranian Embassy in Jakarta Responds Positively to Indonesia's Diplomatic Mediation Efforts
The Iranian Embassy in Jakarta has welcomed President Prabowo Subianto's offer to mediate in the escalating conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel. Iran appreciated Indonesia's diplomatic initiative whilst calling on Jakarta to take a firm stance against what it characterises as American and Israeli aggression. Indonesia's Foreign Ministry has reaffirmed its readiness to facilitate dialogue between the conflicting parties, with President Prabowo prepared to travel to Tehran if both
Sun, 01 Mar 2026, 17:08 WIB
Indonesians Urged to Postpone Umrah, Middle East Situation Critical
Indonesia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has advised citizens to postpone planned pilgrimages to Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following US-Israeli military strikes against Iran. The government, which has 58,873 Indonesians currently in Saudi Arabia, is implementing precautionary measures as multiple international airlines suspend flights to the region due to heightened conflict risks.
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