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Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:31 WIB
Pre-trial Hearing for Yaqut Proceeds After KPK Absence
The South Jakarta District Court held a pre-trial hearing on 3 March 2026 regarding former Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas's lawsuit against the Anti-Corruption Commission (KPK) over alleged corruption involving hajj quotas. Yaqut's legal team challenged the validity of the KPK's suspect designation, citing procedural defects including the application of repealed corruption law provisions, and seeking nullification of all related KPK decisions and compensation for trial costs.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:31 WIB
OJK Chief Reveals Results of Meetings with MSCI and FTSE Index Providers
The acting head of Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) capital markets regulator has disclosed the outcomes of meetings with global index providers MSCI and FTSE, which included four major proposals aimed at enhancing market transparency and governance. These proposals involve increased granularity in shareholder ownership data, lowered disclosure thresholds for significant investors from 5% to 1%, gradual increases in minimum free float requirements from 7.5% to 15%, and the introduction of shareholder concentration lists. The regulatory reforms represent a coordinated effort to address common standards raised by multiple index providers rather than individual demands.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:31 WIB
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Assures Safety of 1,415 West Nusa Tenggara Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) has confirmed that all 1,415 Umrah pilgrims from West Nusa Tenggara currently in Saudi Arabia are safe despite ongoing Middle East tensions. The ministry is actively monitoring the pilgrims and coordinating with airlines, travel operators, and Indonesian missions abroad to ensure their scheduled returns to Indonesia proceed without delay.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:30 WIB
Andhika Sudarman, Founder of Dealls and SejutaCita, Removed From Harvard Club of Indonesia Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations
Andhika Sudarman, a Harvard Law School graduate and LPDP scholar, has been removed from the Harvard Club of Indonesia's leadership following sexual harassment allegations from participants in his SejutaCita Future Leaders program that surfaced in late February 2026. The scandal encompasses both serious allegations of inappropriate physical contact and power imbalance during mentoring sessions, as well as logistical failures in the program's execution. The case has triggered broader debate about mentorship ethics, institutional accountability, and the culture of prestige-based authority in Indonesia's startup ecosystem.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:30 WIB
Bubble Tea: Visual Delight That Harbours Hidden Health Risks
Recent investigations have revealed significant health risks associated with bubble tea consumption, including lead contamination in tapioca, digestive complications, kidney stone formation, and choking hazards. The beverage's high sugar content (20-50 grams per serving) contributes to dental decay, metabolic diseases, and potentially mental health issues, prompting health experts to recommend occasional consumption rather than daily intake.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:30 WIB
Asset Ranking of Five Major Banks in Indonesia: Which Leads?
Indonesia's five largest banks—Mandiri, BRI, BCA, BNI, and BTN—have released their 2025 financial results, with all posting asset growth during the year. Bank Mandiri leads with consolidated assets of Rp 2.829.94 trillion, a 16.56 per cent increase from the previous year, driven by credit expansion and third-party fund growth across all five major institutions.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:30 WIB
Strait of Hormuz Closure Leaves Indonesia in Vulnerable Position
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz following escalating military tensions with the United States and Israel poses a significant threat to Indonesia's energy security. Indonesia, which imports approximately 1.2 million barrels of oil per day and 7.2 million tonnes of LPG annually, relies heavily on Middle Eastern supplies transiting through the strategic waterway. With 25-40% of Pacific region energy supplies passing through the strait, the closure could severely disrupt domestic energy supplies and potentially spike global crude oil prices to $200 per barrel.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:29 WIB
Facts from Nadiem Hearing: Kemendikbudristek IT Consultant Paid Hundreds of Millions from State Budget
In testimony before the Corruption Court, former head of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology's data and IT centre revealed that IT consultants hired during Nadiem Makarim's tenure as minister received salaries of hundreds of millions of rupiahs from the state budget. One consultant, Ibrahim Arief, earned approximately 163 million rupiahs monthly, with the prosecution questioning why newly hired consultants received comparable or higher compensation than long-serving civil servants.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:28 WIB
MPR: Cap Go Meh in Singkawang is a local culture enriching national identity
MPR Deputy Chairman Bambang Wuryanto stated that the 2026 Cap Go Meh Festival in Singkawang, West Kalimantan, represents a local culture that enriches national identity and embodies Indonesia's narrative of tolerance. He emphasised that national identity is rooted in diversity rather than uniformity, and called on all parties to learn that differences should unite rather than divide the nation. The MPR reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding national harmony and upheld the significant historical contributions of the Chinese community to Indonesia's development across commerce, education, health, and independence struggle.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:28 WIB
Polluted Sea Becomes Children's Playground in Cilincing, ISPA-Hormonal Disorders Loom
Children from low-income families in Jakarta's Kalibaru district are swimming in heavily polluted coastal waters contaminated with plastic waste, chemical pollutants, and sharp debris because they cannot afford swimming pool entry fees. Medical experts warn that exposure to microplastics and toxic chemicals in the polluted seawater poses serious health risks to children, including respiratory infections (ISPA), acute injuries from sharp objects, and long-term hormonal disruption.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:27 WIB
OJK Prepares Strategy to Reduce Foreign Dependence in Indonesian Stock Exchange
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has identified a concerning trend of declining participation by domestic institutional investors in Indonesia's stock market, with commercial insurance, pension funds, and institutions like BPJS reducing their investment allocations. To address this, the OJK is implementing a cross-sector strategy to encourage banks, insurers, and pension funds to increase capital allocation to the stock market, aimed at reducing dependence on volatile foreign investor flows and strengthening market stability and liquidity.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:26 WIB
OJK Chief Addresses Impact of US-Iran Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Closure
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) Acting Chairman Friderica Widyasari Dewi outlined capital market reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, liquidity, and investor confidence at the 2026 Market Outlook forum. The OJK is implementing an eight-point action plan for market integrity reform whilst acknowledging geopolitical risks from Middle Eastern tensions that could disrupt global crude oil supply chains and impact Indonesia's financial markets.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:25 WIB
China responds to Strait of Hormuz closure, denies missile sales to Iran
China has responded to Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz following US-Israeli attacks, calling on all parties to cease military operations and avoid escalation of the regional conflict. Beijing also denied reports that Iran purchased Chinese CM-302 anti-ship missiles, whilst emphasising that the strait is a critical international trade route for energy, with the closure already driving crude oil prices up 13 per cent in Asian markets.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:25 WIB
Red chilli and chicken meat prices drive increase in Food Price Index during Ramadan
Indonesia's Statistics Bureau (BPS) reported a rise in the Food Price Index (IPH) across various provinces during the fourth week of February 2026, primarily driven by soaring prices of red chillies and chicken meat ahead of Ramadan. Red chilli prices have reached Rp70,000 per kilogramme nationally, with some areas experiencing increases exceeding 125 percent, whilst chicken meat prices averaged Rp41,000 per kilogramme. The BPS emphasized that regions with prices above reference levels and high index increases require close monitoring to maintain food price stability during the Ramadan period.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:25 WIB
Association Calls for Complete Renewal of 40-Year-Old Smallholder Palm Plantations with Government Funding
The Secretary General of Indonesia's Smallholder Palm Oil Farmers Association (Apkasindo) has called for aggressive government support to rejuvenate aging smallholder palm plantations, particularly those over 40 years old, arguing that productivity gains are essential for national production sovereignty and farmer welfare. The association criticises the slow implementation of the Smallholder Palm Oil Rejuvenation Programme (PSR), which has achieved only 30 per cent realisation since 2017 despite available funding, and urges the government to provide improved access to quality seeds, training, extension services, and infrastructure support for smallholder farmers.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:22 WIB
China's Foreign Minister consolidates next steps with Iran, Oman and France
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held telephone calls with counterparts from Iran, Oman and France on Monday evening to discuss the Middle East crisis, with China urging the United States and Israel to cease military operations and avoid further escalation. The discussions highlighted China and France's shared responsibility as permanent UN Security Council members to maintain international peace, whilst regional mediator Oman expressed concern about the humanitarian toll and all parties called for de-escalation and a return to diplomatic channels on the Iranian nuclear issue.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:22 WIB
Supreme Court Upholds Prosecutor's Cassation, Forged Inheritance Document Defendant Sentenced to Probation
The Indonesian Supreme Court has upheld a cassation appeal by prosecutors from Bali's High Prosecutor's Office, reversing an acquittal and convicting Anak Agung Ngurah Oka of forging an inheritance document. The defendant, who was initially acquitted by Denpasar District Court in September 2025, has been sentenced to three months' imprisonment with a six-month probation period, meaning the prison sentence will not be served unless he commits another crime during probation. The case stemmed from Oka's creation of fraudulent genealogy and inheritance documents between 2011 and 2016 to support a land ownership claim in Denpasar.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:22 WIB
Breaking News: KPK Arrests Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq in Sting Operation
Indonesia's Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has arrested Pekalongan Regent Fadia Arafiq in a sting operation on 3 March 2026, along with several other individuals. The arrested regent has been transported to Jakarta for further investigation. The KPK has 24 hours to determine the legal status of those detained, who are currently classified as persons under examination.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:22 WIB
Community School 55 in East Kotawaringin District Targets 1,080 New Students
Community School 55 in East Kotawaringin District, Central Kalimantan, is targeting 1,080 new students for the 2026/2027 academic year, with quotas of 540 primary, 270 junior secondary, and 270 senior secondary students as set by the Ministry of Social Affairs. The school is now expanding to offer junior secondary education for the first time, working with the Family Hope Programme (PKH) team to ensure educational assistance reaches disadvantaged communities accurately. The school is accepting student applications and helping facilitate documentation for residents in remote areas not yet registered in the social services system.
Tue, 03 Mar 2026, 10:22 WIB
The Risks of Buying a Flood-Damaged Used Car: ABS and Airbags Could Fail
Purchasing flood-damaged second-hand vehicles poses serious safety risks beyond component damage and repair costs, as water intrusion can compromise critical safety systems including ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) and SRS (Supplemental Restraint System). Corrosion of electronic modules in these systems can trigger malfunctions—such as braking system failures or airbag deployment failures—that significantly increase accident risk. Experts warn that water damage to these safety-critical electrical systems is nearly inevitable in flood-submerged vehicles and often goes undetected during purchase.
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